Domestic

Type

12 - 20 years

Lifespan

Medium

Size

2.3 - 4.5 kg

Weight

20 - 28 cm 

Height

Independent, friendly, inquisitive

Temperament

60 mins per day

Exercise

Low maintenance

Grooming

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	<li>Vetstream Ltd (online) Balinese. In: Vetlexicon Felis. Vetstream Ltd, UK. Website: <a href="https://www.vetlexicon.com/treat/felis/freeform/balinese" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="Link to Vetstream's Balinese Page">https://www.vetlexicon.com/treat/felis/freeform/balinese</a></li>
	<li>Mitchell N &amp; Gould D (online) Retina: inherited degenerations. In: Vetlexicon Felis. Vetstream Ltd, UK. Website: <a href="https://www.vetlexicon.com/treat/felis/diseases/retina-inherited-degenerations" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="Link to Vetstream's Cat Retina: inherited degenerations Page">https://www.vetlexicon.com/treat/felis/diseases/retina-inherited-degenerations</a></li>
	<li>Brownlie S, Fox P, Nicholls P &amp; Watson P (online) Heart: dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM). In: Vetlexicon Felis. Vetstream Ltd, UK. Website: <a href="https://www.vetlexicon.com/treat/felis/diseases/heart-dilated-cardiomyopathy-(dcm)" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="Link to Vetstream's Cat Heart: dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) Page">https://www.vetlexicon.com/treat/felis/diseases/heart-dilated-cardiomyopathy-(dcm)</a></li>
	<li>Barber P, Wallace M &amp; Reed N (online) Kidney: chronic kidney disease. In: Vetlexicon Felis. Vetstream Ltd, UK. Website: <a href="https://www.vetlexicon.com/treat/felis/diseases/kidney-chronic-kidney-disease" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="Link to Vetstream's Cat Kidney: chronic kidney disease Page">https://www.vetlexicon.com/treat/felis/diseases/kidney-chronic-kidney-disease</a></li>
	<li>Lowrie M &amp; Granger N (online) Niemann Pick disease. In: Vetlexicon Felis. Vetstream Ltd, UK. Website: <a href="https://www.vetlexicon.com/treat/felis/diseases/niemann-pick-disease" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="Link to Vetstream's Cat Niemann Pick disease Page">https://www.vetlexicon.com/treat/felis/diseases/niemann-pick-disease</a></li>
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Balinese Cat Insurance, Care and Health Advice

The Balinese cat breed began after long-haired Siamese kittens appeared in litters in the 1940s. Siamese breeders Helen Smith and Marion Dorsey decided to separate these kittens and breed them together to see if a long-haired Siamese kitten could be consistently produced. Breeder Helen Smith named the breed after the Balinese dancers due to their shared grace and beauty.&nbsp;

This demanding breed thrives on attention and may become destructive and <a href="/all-things-pet/understanding-cat-language" title="Link to Everyppaw's guide to understanding cat language">loud if it doesn&rsquo;t get the attention it craves</a>! Balinese have a playful nature and are highly active. They need lots of outdoor time to burn off energy and stimulate their intelligent minds.&nbsp;

They&rsquo;re not suited to family life as they don&rsquo;t like to share the attention with others - so may not make for the best family pet. A Balinese may find it difficult adjusting to children and other pets. Considered more high maintenance than <a href="/cat-insurance/cat-breed-guides" title="Link to Everypaw's cat breed guides page">other cat breeds</a>, a Balinese would be best suited to an experienced cat owner.

The breed made its first UK appearance in 1973. There are now two versions of the Balinese breed, old style and modern, which have different body and head shapes but are still considered the same breed. The breed has the same piercing blue eyes, pointing, and cream colouring of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.everypaw.com/cat-insurance/cat-breed-guides/siamese-cat-insurance-care-and-health-advice" title="Link to Everypaw's Siamese cat breed guide">Siamese cats</a>&nbsp;but with a long coat instead. Point colours include seal, chocolate, blue and lilac.

This demanding breed thrives on attention and may become destructive and loud if it doesn&rsquo;t get the attention it craves! Balinese have a playful nature and are highly active. They need lots of outdoor time to burn off energy and stimulate their intelligent minds.&nbsp;

They&rsquo;re not suited to family life as they don&rsquo;t like to share the attention with others - so may not make for the best family pet. A Balinese may find it difficult adjusting to children and other pets. Considered more high maintenance than&nbsp;<a href="/cat-insurance/cat-breed-guides" title="Link to Everypaw's cat breed guides page">other cat breeds</a>, a Balinese would be best suited to an experienced cat owner.

Balinese kittens are playful, energetic, and friendly &ndash; traits that they never lose! From the moment you take <a href="/kitten-insurance" title="Link to the Everypaw Kitten Insurance page">your kitten</a> home, they will make themselves comfortable. They&rsquo;re not afraid of heights and will climb anything to get a good viewing point. They love nothing more than to sit at windows and watch the world go by.

Their elegant and regal looks don&rsquo;t suit their personality. They&rsquo;re energetic, talkative, and cuddly. They thrive on lots of attention and don&rsquo;t really like having to share it. They get along with <a href="/dog-insurance" title="Link to Everypaw's Dog Insurance page">dogs</a> and cats, but they prefer to be the centre of attention.

Balinese are fussy eaters and tend to prefer wet food to dry. But there are benefits to feeding dry food - it <a href="/all-things-pet/how-to-keep-your-cats-teeth-clean" title="Link to Everypaw's guide on how to keep your cats teeth clean">helps to clean their teeth</a> and encourages chewing. A combination of wet and dry food is ideal.&nbsp;

Their fine boned bodies aren&rsquo;t designed to <a href="/all-things-pet/how-to-tell-if-you-have-an-underweight-or-overweight-cat" title="Link to Everypaw's article about checking if you have an under or overweight cat">carry additional weight</a> so make sure you&rsquo;re feeding your cat the right amount and are avoiding any extra calories. Check the food packaging for guidelines.

Balinese have a single coat (no undercoat) so don&rsquo;t need as much grooming as other long-haired breeds. Because they have a single coat, their fine hair lays close to their body giving it a silky appearance. Running a brush through your cat&rsquo;s hair once a week will remove any loose hairs and keep their coats in good condition.&nbsp;

Grooming is a great way to bond with your pet, and luckily Balinese <a href="/all-things-pet/bad-fur-day-read-our-cat-grooming-101" title="Link to Everypaw's guide to cat grooming">cats tend to enjoy being brushed</a>. It also provides a chance to check their eyes, ears, and teeth for any signs of ill health. You don&rsquo;t need to trim your cat&rsquo;s nails, but it&rsquo;s a <a href="/all-things-pet/how-to-stop-cat-scratching" title="Link to Everypaw's guide on how to stop a cat scratching">good idea to have scratch posts</a> for them to use to keep them in check.

This intelligent breed is easy to train. To <a href="/all-things-pet/kitten-litter-training-tips" title="Link to Everypaw's guide to litter training a kitten">teach your cat to use a litter tray</a>, place one away from their bed and food/water bowls. Show them where it is and then leave them to it. They&rsquo;re inquisitive so will want to explore this new item and will soon be using it.&nbsp;

You can also teach your Balinese cat tricks like sit and stay. Training is a great way to stimulate their minds and will strengthen the bond between you.

Balinese cats are athletic and curious, so need <a href="/all-things-pet/letting-your-cat-outside" title="Link to Everypaw's article about letting cats outside">access to an outdoor area</a>. A cat proof garden or large enclosure (&lsquo;catio&rsquo;) will give them the space that they need to play, bird watch and climb. If kept indoors, your cat will likely climb your furniture and knock your ornaments off.

Jungle-gyms, interactive food dispensing toys, and cat trees will keep your cat entertained, but nothing will please them more than spending time with you!

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Balinese cats are delightful companions, and it&#39;s essential to consider getting them the right insurance coverage. You&#39;re in luck if you are looking for the perfect protection for your fluffy feline friend. At Everypaw, we offer various <a href="https://www.everypaw.com/cat-insurance">Lifetime Cat Cover</a> options to safeguard your beloved Balinese cat.

Plus, vet fees are not the only thing wrapped up by your kitty cover; every policy is full of extras. You&#39;ll have access to round-the-clock veterinary support through <a href="/petcall" title="Link to Everypaw's Petcall information page">Petcall</a>. And if they don&#39;t find their way home, we can help with our theft and straying benefits.

Balinese cats are delightful companions, and it&#39;s essential to consider getting them the right insurance coverage. You&#39;re in luck if you are looking for the perfect protection for your fluffy feline friend. At Everypaw, we offer various&nbsp;<a href="https://www.everypaw.com/cat-insurance">Lifetime Cat Cover</a>&nbsp;options to safeguard your beloved Balinese cat.

Plus, vet fees are not the only thing wrapped up by your kitty cover; every policy is full of extras. You&#39;ll have access to round-the-clock veterinary support through <a href="/petcall" title="Link to Everypaw's Petcall information page">Petcall</a>. And if they don&#39;t find their way home, we can help with our theft and straying benefits.

PRA is a group of inherited eye diseases that eventually lead to blindness. Affected cats will show signs of poor vision, like nervousness in dimly lit areas. It&rsquo;s untreatable but cats can live happily without their sight. However, blindness will affect their ability to hunt and their awareness of danger, like moving cars, so they should ideally be kept indoors or in a safe enclosed garden.

With DCM the heart muscle becomes stretched, which causes the heart to swell. This leads to weaker contractions meaning that blood isn&rsquo;t pumped around the body properly. It&rsquo;s often seen in cats that don&rsquo;t have enough taurine in their diet.&nbsp;

Taurine supplements can sometimes allow the heart muscle to recover, and medication can be given to increase the strength of contractions. Controlled exercise is also important for a successful recovery.

<a href="/all-things-pet/chronic-kidney-disease-in-cats" title="Link to Everypaw's guide to CKD in cats">Feline kidney disease</a> is common in middle-aged and <a href="/pet-insurance-for-older-pets" title="Link to Evrypaw's Pet Insurance for Older Pets">elderly cats</a>. The cells that filter natural toxins (normal waste) out of the blood become damaged as part of the normal aging process. Eventually, so much kidney tissue is affected that the waste products build up inside the bloodstream.&nbsp;

There are some inherited defects in long-haired breeds that can make the damage worse. Affected cats will have dark urine, pass urine more often and be thirstier than normal.

Unfortunately, the damage is irreversible and will ultimately be fatal. But there are supportive treatments available to help your cat feel better.

This condition belongs to a group of genetic disorders called storage diseases. It&rsquo;s most commonly seen in <a href="/all-things-pet/kitten-development-3-6-months-old" title="Link to Everypaw's guide to kittten development from 3-6 months">kittens less than 6 months old</a>. Symptoms vary but can include chewing, tremors, loss of balance, paralysis, behaviour changes, and an enlarged liver and spleen. Unfortunately, there&rsquo;s no cure and most affected kittens die before 1 year of age.

Common Balinese Cat Health Problems by Vetstream

It&#39;s not unusual for Balinese cats to be cross-eyed. The condition isn&rsquo;t dangerous, will not affect their vision and doesn&rsquo;t require treatment. But there are some other Balinese cat health issues that do require attention. Everypaw has teamed up with veterinary experts Vetstream to give you all the information you need on common conditions in this breed.

That’s All You Need to Know About Balinese Cats

This playful, active, and affectionate breed is best suited to experienced cat owners that can dedicate lots of time and attention. They need lots of mental and <a href="/all-things-pet/your-guide-to-cat-exercise" title="Link to Everypaw's cat exercise guide">physical exercise</a> and may become destructive if they don&rsquo;t have climbing frames and toys to play with. Their silky coat is low maintenance and less likely to affect allergy sufferers.&nbsp;

There are some <a href="/all-things-pet/10-common-cat-illnesses-and-symptoms" title="Link to Everypaw's guide to 10 common cat health conditions">common cat health conditions</a> to be aware of but if you buy from a reputable cat breeder with healthy breeding programmes, your cat could be with you for up to 22 years!

If you notice any unusual behaviour or symptoms in your Balinese cat, it&#39;s always best to book a health check with your local vet!

This playful, active, and affectionate breed is best suited to experienced cat owners that can dedicate lots of time and attention. They need lots of <a href="/all-things-pet/cat-games-for-cats" title="Link to Everypaw's guide to games for cats and owners">mental and physical exercise</a> and may become destructive if they don&rsquo;t have climbing frames and toys to play with. Their silky coat is low maintenance and less likely to affect allergy sufferers.&nbsp;

There are some health conditions to be aware of but if you buy from a reputable cat breeder with <a href="/all-things-pet/buying-a-kitten-heres-what-you-should-look-out-for" title="Link to Everypaw's guide on what to ask before buying a kitten">healthy breeding programmes</a>, your cat could be with you for up to 22 years! If you notice any <a href="/all-things-pet/getting-inside-the-head-of-cat-behaviour" title="Link to Everypaw's guide to understanding cat behaviour">unusual behaviour</a> or symptoms in your Balinese cat, it&#39;s always best to book a health check with your local vet!

No cat is truly hypoallergenic, but Balinese cats produce less Fel d1 (the protein that causes allergies), so they&#39;re less likely to affect allergy sufferers. They also shed less than other long-haired breeds. But before bringing one home, you should spend time with this breed to make sure it doesn&rsquo;t affect you.

Despite being high energy cats, they&rsquo;re surprisingly cuddly. They love to play and climb, but they also love lots of attention. They&rsquo;ll quite happily curl up on your lap for a stroke or brush. They&rsquo;re friendly to people and other cats, and they&rsquo;ll get along with cat-friendly dogs too.

The cost of this breed can vary between &pound;400-&pound;1300. This depends on the reputation of the breeder and heritage of the parent cats being used. A cat suitable for competition with an excellent pedigree will tend to cost more.

This breed is independent but friendly. They love attention and are very talkative, just like their Siamese ancestors. Although they&rsquo;re active cats that enjoy playtime, they also make great lap cats. They&rsquo;re best suited to homes with older children as they prefer a calm environment.

What is the average Balinese cat's lifespan?

The average lifespan of a Balinese cat is 12 to 20 years. With proper care, a healthy diet and regular veterinary checkups, many Balinese cats live well into their late teens.

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Getting your furry friend covered shouldn&#39;t just come down to cost. There&#39;s a lot more to it than that, so take the time to do a pet insurance comparison. Think about their breed, the level of cover they might need, and what would be important to you. After all, insurance is there for both of you.

One of the best ways to do that is to compare cover levels. This will give you an idea of how much your pet insurance will cost, how much you can claim against vet bills, as well as the policy benefits. It&#39;s all about finding the Lifetime Pet Insurance that works best for you and your pet.

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Choosing the right pet health insurance isn&#39;t always easy. We know that. And we also know that a key part of deciding is knowing what&#39;s not covered. That way, at least there are no nasty surprises in terms of coughing up for bills that you thought were going to be taken care of by your policy.

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Fingers crossed, you never have to! We want to reassure you that claiming on your pet health insurance is as hassle-free as possible. That&rsquo;s why we have Vet Pawtal. A direct platform for vets so they can submit claims and leave you to care for your pet.

Vet Pawtal is the fastest and most efficient way to claim. There&rsquo;s no more paperwork for you, and we&rsquo;ll keep you updated every step of the way.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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