What kind of cat is maru

So does mine. But in so many ways, all cats are alike. The hundreds of Internet cat videos out there confirm this.

Except for Maru's videos. He does all those familiar cat things just a little bit differently. Like lounging around. And ignoring cat pal Hana. And racing across the house. You have to watch the videos to understand.

Finally, there's the box obsession. There is no packaging or container that Maru believes is too small for him to fit into. And he's almost always right. He's the Houdini of cats, except he's the opposite of an escape artist. Many Maru fans find the cat downright inspiring. Maru hasn't yet had Bill Murray play him in a movie, as Garfield has.

By Cheryl Lock. Barrack includes the Balinese in her list of longest-living cat breeds, since these cats have an average lifespan of years. All Scottish Fold cats with folded ears are affected by this disease.

As of 22 September , the nine-year-old Scottish fold cat had been watched a staggering total of ,, times. The ban is being introduced because the animals may develop serious health problems as a result of a gene that they are carriers of. The cat so beloved of the American singer Taylor Swift has folded ears as a result of a genetic defect.

All Scottish Fold cats suffer from variable degrees of painful degenerative joint disease, which can result in fusing of the tail, tarsi ankles and stifles knees. My hooman says it is ok that I don't understand as long as I am happy. Maru : I don't know why, but I can't seem to stop going into a box when I see one. It just gets me so excited! Maru : I love hanging out on top of a cat tree, by the window and in the bathroom.

Maru : When I nap I like a small box because it is snug and fits me just right. However, when I play, I prefer a huge one :. Maru : It's getting warmer lately, so I get to play in the backyard more often. My hooman puts me on a harness when I go out, so I get really excited whenever I see the harness. I like sun bathing, sniffing the air and looking for bugs when I am outside, but I get scared when I see birds flying over me.

Maru is turning 3 years old on May 24th this year. Maru even has his own book published. His book is available in many countries. Powered by Rebelmouse. Powered by RebelMouse. Interview with Maru the Cat. Amy Bojo. Subscribe to Love Meow Newsletter for more cat stories.