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.
