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Description of the Mixed Breed Cat
Mixed breed cats, depending on the distance of the breed from which they are descended, may closely resemble the original breed, e.g., a 1/2 Abyssinian, 1/2 DSH (Domestic Shorthair) may closely resemble a "purebred" Aby. However, a fourth generation Abyssinian mix may have lost the resemblance to a purebred Aby, except for, perhaps, its distinctive coat "ticking" and color.

Profile of the Mixed Breed and Domestic aka Moggie Cat Because so many people are fixated on 'cat breeds,' I'm including a 'breed profile' of the mixed breed cats, along with moggies, which are cats of unknown breed. You can also share your stories and photos about Life With a Domestic Cat or Mixed Breed Cat on this site.

Most healthy indoor cats would prefer to use a clean litter box than the floor, because the cat litter resembles the sand or dirt they would use outdoors to cover their waste. Covering waste is an ingrained habit to keep predators from following their spoor.

How Litter Box Problems May Be Connected to Urinary Tract Health While a number of factors can contribute to cats' urinating outside the litter box, the most serious possibility, and the one to eliminate immediately, is that the cat has a lower urinary tract disorder, and a veterinary appointment should be first on the list. Second is to assure that there are suf…