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Breed information
Length range : 30-38 cm
Height range : 20-25cm
Weight range : 3.6-5.4kg
Coat : Short coat , glossy and soft to silky , resilient in silver and bronze , fine in smoke , easy to maintain.
Life expectancy years : 9-16
Colors: silver|bronze|smoke|black|blue|chocolate|tabby pattern.
Activitity Level : Moderate
Origin: Egypt
Similar Breeds : Bengal|Ocicat|Abyssinian
History
The breed is strongly linked with ancient Egypt where spotted cats resembling today’s Mau appear in historic art. In the modern breed history , Russian Princess Nathalie Troubetskoy began a breeding program after obtaining Maus in Italy and brought three Maus to the United States in 1956. The breed was accepted for CFA registration in 1970 and advanced to championship status in 1977.
Temperament
Playful
Personality
playful|active|intelligent|loyal|sensitive|curious|social|gentle|athletic|reserved|outgoing
Needs
Needs climbing spaces , perches , interactive play , room for exercise , early socialization and a home that can manage sensitivity to sudden noises.
Social Needs
Intensely devoted to owners and family , generally sociable with familiar people and often good with other animals , but cautious or reserved with strangers and easily startled.
Grooming
The coat is easy to care for and weekly brushing or combing is generally enough to keep it shiny and reduce shedding. Regular nail trimming and ear cleaning when dirty are also useful. Bathing is usually unnecessary unless showing the cat.
Nutrition
Fresh clean water should be available daily. The breed benefits from nutrition that supports an athletic body and from avoiding overfeeding if activity drops. Room to exercise may help body condition.
Breed Standard
The Egyptian Mau is the only natural domesticated breed of spotted cat and should present as an alert , active , colorful , medium-sized cat with well-developed muscles and balanced temperament. It has a slightly rounded wedge head , large almond eyes , proportionately longer hind legs , medium-long graceful body and a lustrous spotted coat.
Did you know?
Mau means cat in Egyptian. The breed is famed for its naturally spotted coat , gooseberry-green eyes , ancient Egyptian association , and exceptional speed and agility.
Most Common / iconic illnesses
Urate urolithiasis, Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, Dental disease, Obesity, Anesthesia sensitivity
Symtoms
Urate urolithiasis
1. Straining to urinate with little or no output , frequent litter box trips , urinating outside the box , blood in urine , crying while urinating and genital grooming may occur
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
1. Many cats may show no early signs or only a murmur
2. Later signs may include lethargy , reduced appetite , rapid or labored breathing , open-mouthed breathing and sudden hind-limb pain or paralysis from blood clots
Dental disease
1. Bad breath , red swollen or bleeding gums , tartar , drooling , dropping food , chewing on one side , reduced appetite , loose teeth or tooth loss may occur
Obesity
1. Ribs or spine may be hard to feel , waistline may be lost , abdomen may look rounded , grooming may become difficult and play may decrease
Anesthesia sensitivity
1. During or after anesthesia there may be hypothermia , prolonged recovery , abnormal heart rhythms or low blood pressure
Onset of symptoms
Urate urolithiasis
1. Can occur at any age
2. Often first diagnosed from 1-7 years
Probability Of Onset:
1. Moderate
2. The text indicates a higher genetic risk for urate stones than the general cat population
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
1. May be detected by screening in young adults around 1-3 years
2. Clinical signs may not appear until 3-8+ years or later
Probability Of Onset:
1. Low to moderate
2. It is described as a potential concern rather than a highest-risk breed issue
Dental disease
1. Mild signs may begin around 1-2 years
2. Significant disease is often present by 3-4 years without prevention
Probability Of Onset:
1. Very high
2. The content suggests this is likely without proactive care
Obesity
1. Can begin after maturity around 1-2 years especially after spay or neuter if diet is not adjusted
Probability Of Onset:
1. Moderate to high for indoor cats without enrichment and portion control
Anesthesia sensitivity
1. Occurs during or immediately after procedures requiring general anesthesia
Probability Of Onset:
1. High risk factor if an inappropriate anesthetic protocol is used
Reasons
Urate urolithiasis
1. Water may be lacking and dehydration can concentrate urine
2. The metabolic issue is inborn rather than a simple deficiency
Dental disease:
1. Not a chemical deficiency
2. Mechanical plaque removal may be lacking
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
1. Primarily genetic
2. Taurine is noted as vital because deficiency may cause a different heart condition
Obesity
1. Excess calories are the issue rather than deficiency
2. Exercise and portion control may be lacking
Anesthesia sensitivity
1. This is a physiological low-body-fat trait rather than a nutritional deficiency
Urate urolithiasis:
- 1. A veterinary low-purine diet , increased water intake , canned food and potassium citrate may help dissolve or prevent stones
2. Surgery may be needed if blockage occurs or stones are too large
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy:
- 1. Echocardiography may help identify disease
2. There is no known cure but medications may be used to control heart rate , lung congestion and clot risk
3. Monitoring may improve quality of life
Dental disease
- 1. Daily tooth brushing , professional cleaning under anesthesia , dental diets or treats and extraction of diseased teeth may help
Obesity:
- 1. Calorie restriction , measured meals , diet change and increased interactive exercise may help
Anesthesia sensitivity:
- 1. The text indicates that careful veterinary planning , pre-anesthetic bloodwork , safer protocols and intensive monitoring may reduce complications. Ask professional vets for detailed information.
Urate urolithiasis :
- 1. Potassium citrate can,might be helpful for making urine more alkaline under veterinary supervision
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
- 1. Omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA can,might be helpful for heart support.
2. Coenzyme Q10 can,might be helpful for heart muscle energy support.
3. Taurine can,might be helpful as part of complete nutrition support
Dental disease
- 1. Ascophyllum nodosum can,might be helpful for plaque control support.
2. Enzymatic water additives can,might be helpful for reducing plaque buildup
Obesity
- 1. L-carnitine can,might be helpful for fat metabolism support in weight-loss plans
Anesthesia sensitivity
- 1. No supplement can,might change this risk factor
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