The Egyptian Mau

Are you familiar with the Egyptian Mau? It is an ancient cat that is said to originate from Egypt. In fact, some paintings date the cat as far back as 1550 B.C. The Egyptian Mau is depicted in daily life of the ancient Egyptians and even suggests that the cat may have been worshipped as a god by the kings of that time period. Mau in Egyptian means ‘cat’ or ‘sun’ so it is thought by some that the cat could’ve been a god of the sun. Studies of the breed’s DNA reveals that the Egyptian Maus of today have both European and North American ancestry or origins. Either way, the Egyptian Mau is an exotic looking breed that closely resembles the wild cheetah, which is one of the reasons it is sought after by many cat enthusiasts. It is the only cat breed with naturally occurring spots on the coat. Talk to your vet Aurora CO for more information.