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ladies and gentlemen gather round today
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we're diving into the world of cats
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specifically the Egyptian ma now before
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you rush out to adopt one of these
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exotic beauties let me share 12 reasons
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why you should think twice about
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bringing an Egyptian Mau into your home
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one the Exotic appeal first off let's
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talk about their looks the Egyptian ma
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is a stunning cat with a spotted coat
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that looks like it just walked off a
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Pharaoh's tomb but let's be real this
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breed is all about the looks you'll find
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yourself explaining to everyone that yes
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you do have an ancient Royal cat while
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secretly hoping it doesn't knock over
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your favorite vase in a fit of Zoom eyes
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two high maintenance grooming now don't
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be fooled by that short coat while they
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don't shed excessively they still
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require regular grooming to keep their
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fur looking sleek and shiny you'll need
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to brush them weekly because nothing
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says I love my cat like spending your
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Saturday afternoon wrestling with a
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feline Diva who thinks grooming is
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beneath them three sensitive skin
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speaking of grooming these cats have
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sensitive skin that can easily get
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irritated without proper care you might
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find yourself dealing with skin
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infections or allergies so not only are
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you brushing them regularly but you're
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also on high alert for any signs of
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irritation it's like having a cat that
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requires more skin care than you do four
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health risks Galore Let's Get Serious
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for a moment Egyptian Mouse are prone to
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a variety of health issues from heart
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disease to respiratory problems owning
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one could feel like playing a game of
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medical roulette you might think you're
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adopting a cute kitty but you could be
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signing up for Endless vet visits and
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Hefty bills five urolithiasis the Stone
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Age one of the more serious conditions
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these cats can face is urolithiasis
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which is just a fancy way of saying they
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can develop stones in their urinary
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tract this can be especially dangerous
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for male cats as those stones can get
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stuck and lead to some very serious
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health crisis so if you thought your
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biggest worry was whether they'd use the
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litter box think again six pyruvate kyes
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deficiency let's not forget about
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pyruvate kyes deficiency a rare genetic
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disorder that can lead to anemia and
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other complications if your cat starts
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looking a little pale or lethargic it
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might not just be because they're
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plotting world domination from the
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comfort of your couch it could be
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something much more serious seven Dental
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drama Egyptian Mouse can also suffer
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from Dental issues if their teeth aren't
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brushed regularly that's right your cat
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needs dental care if you thought
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brushing your own teeth was annoying
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imagine trying to get your cat to
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cooperate while you scrub away at its
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pearly whites good luck with that eight
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feline asthma like many cats Egyptian
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Mouse can develop asthma a condition
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that can lead to wheezing and coughing
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fits that sound alarmingly similar to a
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human having an asthma attack you'll
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find yourself running to the vet for
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inhalers instead of just enjoying quiet
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evenings at home nine high energy levels
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these cats are not couch potatoes they
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have energy levels that could rival a
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toddler on sugar they love to play and
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need plenty of exercise to keep them
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happy and healthy if you're not prepared
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to engage in Daily play sessions or
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invest in some ser ious cat toys get
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ready for some feline chaos as they turn
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your home into their personal playground
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10 Social Butterflies Egyptian Mouse
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thrive on social interaction not just
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with humans but also with other pets if
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you think you can leave them alone while
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you go out for dinner or even just take
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a shower prepare for some serious
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sulking or destructive behavior when you
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return 11 not hypoallergenic if you're
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one of those people looking for a
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hypoallergenic cat well the Egyptian ma
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is not it they produce dander just like
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any other cat which means allergy
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sufferers might want to steer clear
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unless they want to turn their home into
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an allergy clinic 12 long-term
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commitment finally let's talk about
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commitment Egyptian Mouse can live up to
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15 years or more that means signing up
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for over a decade of potential health
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issues and quirky behaviors that could
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drive anyone mad are you really ready
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for that kind of long-term relationship
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in conclusion while the Egyptian ma may
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seem like an exotic addition to your
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home with its striking appearance and
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playful personality owning one comes
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with its share of complications that
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could make anyone reconsider their
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decision so before you rush out to adopt
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one of these Regal felines take a moment
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to ponder if you're truly prepared for
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the adventure ahead thank you
