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Breed information
Length range : 38-46 cm
Height range : 25-30cm
Weight range : 2.7-4.5kg
Coat : Short coat|single coat|short glossy fine close-lying silver-tipped blue coat with heavy silver sheen
Life expectancy years : 10-15
Colors: silver-tipped blue|blue|silver-blue.
Activitity Level : Moderate
Origin: Thailand
Similar Breeds : Russian Blue|British Shorthair|Oriental Short Hair|Singapura|Tonkinese|Khaomanee
History
The earliest known record of the Korat appears in The Cat-Book of Poems from the Ayudhya period of Thai history from 1350-1767. Traditionally given as gifts to brides and associated with luck and happiness in Thailand , Korats were imported to the United States in 1959 and later strengthened in U.S. breeding lines. They were also described in ancient Thai writings and later seen in England in the late 1800s.
Temperament
Playful
Personality
energetic|intelligent|affectionate|sensitive|calm|quiet|playful|sweet|gentle|loyal|social|inquisitive
Needs
Needs companionship , interactive play , enrichment , puzzle toys , climbing space , gentle routine , regular brushing and routine dental , nail and ear care.
Social Needs
Should not be left alone for long. Forms strong bonds with owners , enjoys cuddling , usually gets along with other pets but may be dominant or jealous if attention shifts away.
Grooming
Korats need little grooming. Weekly brushing is usually sufficient and their single coat sheds lightly. Routine nail trimming , tooth brushing and ear cleaning are advised.
Nutrition
Feed a balanced carnivorous diet with the right quantity to maintain ideal body condition. Fresh water should always be available. Enrichment feeders and food-dispensing toys may help activity and mental stimulation.
Breed Standard
The Korat breed standard describes a rare natural Thai cat with a silver blue coat with heavy silver sheen , medium size , hard muscular body , broad chest , smooth curves , large luminous eyes and a heart-shaped head. The coat must be single , short , glossy and fine and any color but silver-tipped blue is disqualifying.
Did you know?
The Korat is one of Thailand’s traditional good luck cats and was often given in pairs to brides. It is also called the Si-Sawat and is famed for its silver-blue color and heart-shaped face.
Most Common / iconic illnesses
Diabetes mellitus, Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, Periodontal disease, Polycystic kidney disease, Gangliosidosis GM1 and GM2
Symptoms
Diabetes mellitus
1. Increased thirst and urination may occur
2. Weight loss despite good appetite , lethargy , poor coat condition and hind limb weakness or plantigrade stance may occur
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
1. Many cats may show no signs
2. Thickened left ventricle may lead to fainting , congestive heart failure , blood clots , sudden painful loss of rear limb function , lameness or paralysis
3. Sleeping breathing rate above 40 per minute may prompt veterinary evaluation
Periodontal disease
1. Halitosis , excessive salivation , blood in saliva , dysphagia , pain on mastication , difficulty eating , loose teeth , lethargy , weight loss and poor grooming may occur
Polycystic kidney disease
1. Cysts may cause no signs at first
2. Progressive decline in renal function and eventual chronic kidney disease may occur and kidneys may feel enlarged on palpation
Gangliosidosis GM1 and GM2
1. The supplied text only states these are storage diseases that affect the nervous system and does not provide further symptom detail
Onset of symptoms
Diabetes mellitus
1. Most commonly diagnosed in middle-aged to senior cats and risk increases with age and obesity
2. Cornell indicates diabetes may develop during a cat’s lifetime and older cats are commonly affected
Probability Of Onset:
1. General cat lifetime diagnosis is estimated at 1:100 to 1:500 and obesity may raise risk up to 4 times
2. The Korat itself was not identified as specifically predisposed in the supplied source text
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
1. Onset timing was not specifically stated in the supplied text and early stages may not require treatment for years
Probability Of Onset:
1. HCM is common and may affect up to 15% of all cats according to the supplied NC State text
Periodontal disease
1. Great majority of dogs and cats over 3 years may have a degree of disease and the majority of cats over 2 years of age may be affected
2. Gingivitis is the earliest sign and periodontitis usually occurs after years of plaque accumulation
Probability Of Onset:
1. It is probably the most common disease seen in small animal practice and the majority of cats over 2 to 3 years may have disease warranting intervention
Polycystic kidney disease
1. Onset timing was not specified in the supplied text
Probability Of Onset:
1. Probability for Korats was not provided and Merck specifically identifies Persian , Persian-cross and domestic longhair cats rather than Korats
Gangliosidosis GM1 and GM2
1. Onset timing was not provided in the supplied text
Probability Of Onset:
1. low prevalence in responsible breeders.
Reasons
Diabetes mellitus
1. This is a metabolic disease and not a deficiency according to the text
Periodontal disease:
1. No chemical deficiency was identified and plaque bacteria are the primary factor
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
1. No chemical deficiency was identified in the supplied text
Polycystic kidney disease
1. No chemical deficiency was identified in the supplied text
Gangliosidosis GM1 and GM2
- purely genetic disease caused by the inherited inability to produce a specific enzyme
Diabetes mellitus:
- 1. The text indicates that insulin therapy and low-carbohydrate diet may help manage diabetes
2. Weight control , monitoring , blood glucose curves and fructosamine testing may be used
3. Oral SGLT2 inhibitors may be used in some newly diagnosed otherwise healthy cats
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy:
- 1. The guidance says echocardiography may be used for diagnosis and monitoring
2. Early stages may not need treatment for years
3. Cats with severe atrial enlargement may take clopidogrel and heart failure may be managed with medications including furosemide , ACE-inhibitors and pimobendan
Periodontal disease
- 1. The text indicates that scale and polish , root surface debridement , home dental care and extraction or surgery may help depending on severity
2. Human oral care products are not recommended
3. Regular examinations may be important
Polycystic kidney disease:
- 1. The text indicates that diagnosis may rely on physical examination and radiographic or ultrasonographic findings and care may focus on monitoring renal function decline
Gangliosidosis GM1 and GM2:
- 1. Purina indicates DNA testing may identify whether a cat has the potential to be affected. Ask professional vets for detailed information.
Diabetes mellitus :
- 1. No supplement was explicitly recommended in the Korat-specific supplied text and a low-carbohydrate dietary approach can,might be helpful for glucose regulation
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
- 1. No supplement was explicitly recommended in the supplied text
Periodontal disease
- 1. No supplement was explicitly recommended in the supplied text and cat-specific oral care products can,might be helpful for plaque control
Polycystic kidney disease
- 1. No supplement was explicitly recommended in the supplied text
Gangliosidosis GM1 and GM2
- 1. No supplement was explicitly recommended in the supplied text
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