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let's talk about Himalayan cats those
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fluffy little creatures that look like
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they just walked off a movie set they're
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cute they're cuddly and they might just
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be the worst decision you ever make so
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here are 12 reasons why you should think
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twice before bringing one of these Regal
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furballs into your home one the shedding
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situation first up let's discuss
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shedding owning a Himalayan cat is like
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living with a snowstorm That Never Ends
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their luxurious coats shed more than a
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politician dodging questions you'll find
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cat hair in your food on your clothes
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and probably in your morning coffee it's
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like they're trying to create a new
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fashion trend Himalayan Chic spoiler
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alert it's not Chic two grooming gone
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wild speaking of those fluffy coats
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grooming is not just a suggestion it's a
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full-time job you'll need to brush them
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daily to prevent mats and Tangles daily
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that's right while you're trying to
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enjoy your morning coffee you'll be
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wrestling with a ball of fluff that has
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more knots than your last relationship
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and if you skip a day congratulations
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you've just created a new breed the
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Himalayan mat cat three I care drama
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let's not forget their eyes those big
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beautiful orbs that seem to stare into
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your soul but wait they also require
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daily cleaning because they can get
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gunky faster than you can say vet visit
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you'll need cotton balls and warm water
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on standby ready to wipe away the
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evidence of their I drama it's like
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having a toddler who can't wipe their
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own face four the flat face Factor
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Himalayan cats have those adorable flat
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faces that look like they've been
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squished by a cartoon character but this
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cute feature comes with serious
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consequences they can suffer from
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breathing issues due to their basophilic
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nature so while they might look cute
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snoozing on your lap you'll be holding
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your breath every time they doze off
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because you're worried they won't wake
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up five high maintenance Health these
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cats are not just high maintenance in
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terms of grooming they're also prone to
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health issues like dental problems and
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heart disease you'll find yourself at
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the vet more often than at your favorite
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restaurant and let's be honest who wants
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to spend their weekends at the vet
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instead of enjoying life six the
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attitude problem himalayans have a
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reputation for being somewhat aloof and
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demanding they want attention when they
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want it and if you dare ignore them well
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prepare for a dramatic performance that
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would put any soap opera star to shame
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you'll find them knocking things off
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tables just to get your attention
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because what's more effective than
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creating chaos seven the litter box
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challenge now let's talk about litter
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boxes with all that fur comes an equally
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impressive amount of litter box
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maintenance their long fur means litter
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gets stuck in places you didn't know
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existed you'll be vacuuming the area
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around the box like it's an Olympic
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sport trying to keep the house from
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looking like a feline disaster zone
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eight costly grooming bills if you think
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you can handle all this grooming
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yourself think again professional
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grooming for himalayans isn't cheap and
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if you don't keep up with it you'll end
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up with one very matted cat and one very
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hefty vet bill for shaving them down
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nine the foodie felines himalayans can
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also be picky eaters one minute they
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love their food and the next they're
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turning their noses up at it like it's
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yesterday's leftovers you'll find
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yourself trying every brand Under the
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Sun just to find something they'll
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actually eat welcome to the world of
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fine Gourmet dining 10 attention Seekers
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extraordinaire these cats demand
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attention like their royalty and let's
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face it in their minds they are if you
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enjoy quiet evenings watching TV or
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reading a book think again a Himalayan
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will plop down on your lap and demand
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your undivided attention as if they're
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auditioning for a Broadway show 11 the
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Escape artists and if you think keeping
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them indoors will solve all your
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problems think again himalayans are
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Escape artists in Disguise one moment
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they're lounging on the couch and the
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next they found an open window and are
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plotting their Great Escape into the
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wild world outside 12 long-term
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commitment finally let's not forget that
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adopting any pet is a long-term
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commitment himalayans can live up to 15
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years or more are you ready for that
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kind of dedication because once they're
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in your life there's no turning back in
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conclusion while Himalayan cats may seem
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like fluffy little angels from afar
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owning one is akin to signing up for an
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endless series of grooming sessions vet
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visits and dramatic performances worthy
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of an Oscar nomination so before you
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rush out to adopt one of these Charming
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creatures take a moment to consider
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whether you're truly ready for the
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Whirlwind that is owning a Himalayan cat
