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African Serval Cat

African Serval Cat Diet,Size,Temperament,Price

The African Serval Cat which is a native of africa ( Scientific name Leptailurus serval) is a medium-sized African wild cat native to sub-Saharan Africa. As it is considered common and widely distributed, it has been listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List since 2002. It is rare in North Africa and the Sahel, but widespread in sub-Saharan  countries except rainforest regions. On the IUCN Red List it is listed as Least Concern.[1] Results of DNA studies indicate that the serval is closely related to the African golden cat and the caracal.. Gorgeous and incomparable daddy-cats, slim and refines mammy-cats, who will become attentive parents for your future kittens, still are growing up in their prides and are being brought up by rules and standards of our cattery

The best description one can give a person that has no idea what an African Serval Cat is, would be to say: it looks like a miniature cheetah. Most people have seen a Cheetah on the Discovery Channel or a National Geographic special, so this at least gives them some idea of what the creature looks like. The size of the two felines is quite different along with many other differences, but the colors and markings of the two felines are similar, and is a good starting point.

 

Serval cat Size and Appearance:

African Serval is often referred to as the cat of spare parts, this unusual, but beautiful cat is among the feline family’s most successful. It has a small, delicate head and extremely large ears set on an elongated neck, long slim legs (hind legs longer than front), long slender body and a short tail. The ears are black on the back with a distinctive white spot, and the tail has 6 or 7 black rings and a black tip. The coat color is pale yellow with black markings, either of large spots that tend to merge into longitudinal stripes on the neck and back, or of numerous small spots, which give a speckled appearance. These “speckled” African Serval Cat from west Africa – called servalines – used to be considered a separate species Felis brachyura, until it was demonstrated that the speckled pattern was just a variation or “morph”.

 

All to know on African Serval Cat reproduction and offspring . After a gestation of approximately 73 days, females produce a litter of 1-5 kittens, with 2 being the average. They weigh in at around 8.5-9 ounces at birth, and it will take 9-12 days until their eyes open. They begin to take solid foods around the age of 3 weeks, and are independent between 6-8 months, but may remain in their natal ranges. They attain sexual maturity between 18-24 months, and it is at this time that they will be forced out of their mother’s territory. In captivity, Servals have lived past 20 years at Big Cat Rescue and up to 19 years in other facilities.

 

Serval cat Diet:

All you need know on Serval Cat diet before you purchase African Serval / Buy African Serval Cat / African Serval Cat for USA / African Serval kittens for sale:

 

Servals need more nutrients than a domestic cat. In the wild, Servals feed on primarily on rodents and small animals, as well as birds. A diet in captivity needs to be similar for them to get adequate nutrition. One of the most important things is that they get enough calcium in their diet of 54mgs per animal while kittens, tapering off to about 45 – 49mgs per pound for an adult of three years. Much of their calcium will be from the bones of an animal.

Recommended Serval diets consist of raw, bone-in poultry, meat, and fish supplemented with vitamins made for wild felines. This includes, chicken in all forms (quarters, necks, thighs, wings and ground chicken) turkey necks and ground turkey, any cut of beef and ground beef, as well as canned fish like tuna, salmon, jack mackerel.Study shows that the serval also feed on fruits and vegetables, you can offer treats of such things as cheese, beef jerky, fruits like strawberries, cherries, oranges, and bananas, lettuce and tomatoes, macaroni and cheese.

 

Vaccinating a serval cat:

When it comes to African Serval kittens most veterinarians are in agreement. Kittens should receive their FPV, FCV, FHV and CP vaccinations at 7-9 weeks of age. To be sure kittens are well protected against these diseases, at 12-13 weeks of age and at 16-18 weeks of age they receive additional boosters of these vaccines as well as vaccinations against feline leukemia (FLV) and sometimes feline immunodeficiency virus (Feline Aids, FIV). It is generally good to administer a rabies vaccination at 12-14 weeks of age as well. Rabies, FLV, FIV, and Chlamydia psittaci are killed products. The rest of these vaccines are freeze-dried living virus that have been grown in tissue culture in a way that makes them non-pathogenic (weak) i.e. unable to cause disease. Actually, a single injection, at the right time, of all these live products imparts good, long lasting immunity to all of these diseases.

 

Behaviors of Servals:

In the wild, cats needed to be smart to survive. By natural selection, the smart cat was the one who lived to reproduce. In turn, each generation has become smarter and smarter. You will suddenly realize this, when your Serval has suddenly learned to open doors. You will need to Serval proof your home, as you would child proof your home.

There are intelligent behaviors these cats instinctively possess, that were developed for their survival in the wild, and will instinctively be part of them as pets. They have a naturally shy and skittish demeanor, yet are very active, and they have focused attention and drive in their play.

 

Servals with children and Other Pets

Servals usually like other animals and children, they are very smart and can tell a child’s voice from an adult’s voice, that is awesome to say. They welcome play with almost any child or animal once they have time to get accustomed to each other. Once the Serval is close to full-grown however, you should exercise caution when introducing a new small pet, such as a young kitten. They may think that they are a chew toys and hurt them but once they notice its a small kitten they become very good friends.

 

Housing Serval Cats:

Your Serval will need a cat room in the house, and a large pen outdoors dedicated only for the Serval. Throughout the home, always remember to keep the windows closed. “I had two Servals flying through the house and ejected themselves through a screen window. Luckily they decided to chase lightning bugs, so it was easy for a rescue.”

 

They like to paw at mini blind cords and drapery cords. The cords should be pinned up out of their reach because they will jump up to play with them and may get them wrapped around their neck, which can be very tragic.

They are capable of jumping on anything that you have in your house. They like being perched on tall pieces of furniture and on shelves. Anything that is on a shelf or piece of furniture that is breakable should be put in a case or cabinet. Cabinets should be high enough to be close to the ceiling. Also watch out for the top of the refrigerator.

 

Serval legal Status

CITES: Appendix II. IUCN: Not listed.

 

Requirements before owning a serval cat:

 

The Price allocation include the following (Total cost of animals)

* Sterilization and castration each request animal (if need be & depending on clients choise)

* Implementation of microchips

* Age Appropriate vaccination and deworming

* Health certificate

* Lifetime Support

* Written Warranty 2 years health certificate from the Ministry.

* The test of feline leukemia and F.I.V

* Stool Test

 

Bellow are the most needed documents that must be made available to clients (after first or initial deposit is received) before the animal can take off from US.*******

 

* CITES Permit

* The health certificate 2 years warranty

* Veterinary Record

* Certified pedigree

* The transfer of ownership certificate.

* Pets passports.

* Sales contract a Certified by the Board of Livestock here.

 

MALE SERVAL (USD)

 

2 months old $8,000.00

FEMALE SERVAL (USD)

 

2 months old $8,000.00

 

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