{"id":111497,"date":"2022-04-23T05:49:35","date_gmt":"2022-04-23T05:49:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-is-a-micro-cat\/"},"modified":"2022-04-23T05:49:35","modified_gmt":"2022-04-23T05:49:35","slug":"how-much-is-a-micro-cat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-is-a-micro-cat\/","title":{"rendered":"How much is a micro cat?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-is-a-micro-cat\/#How_much_is_a_micro_cat\" title=\"How much is a micro cat?\">How much is a micro cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-is-a-micro-cat\/#Are_micro_cats_real\" title=\"Are micro cats real?\">Are micro cats real?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-is-a-micro-cat\/#Is_there_any_cats_that_stay_small\" title=\"Is there any cats that stay small?\">Is there any cats that stay small?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-is-a-micro-cat\/#What_is_a_micro_cat\" title=\"What is a micro cat?\">What is a micro cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-is-a-micro-cat\/#How_much_does_a_mini_cat_cost\" title=\"How much does a mini cat cost?\">How much does a mini cat cost?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-is-a-micro-cat\/#How_much_is_a_Munchkin_cat\" title=\"How much is a Munchkin cat?\">How much is a Munchkin cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-is-a-micro-cat\/#How_long_do_micro_cats_live\" title=\"How long do micro cats live?\">How long do micro cats live?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-is-a-micro-cat\/#Do_tiny_cats_exist\" title=\"Do tiny cats exist?\">Do tiny cats exist?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-is-a-micro-cat\/#Are_Nano_cats_real\" title=\"Are Nano cats real?\">Are Nano cats real?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-is-a-micro-cat\/#Is_there_a_teacup_cat\" title=\"Is there a teacup cat?\">Is there a teacup cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-is-a-micro-cat\/#What_kind_of_cats_stay_small_forever\" title=\"What kind of cats stay small forever?\">What kind of cats stay small forever?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-is-a-micro-cat\/#Is_it_possible_for_a_cat_to_stay_small\" title=\"Is it possible for a cat to stay small?\">Is it possible for a cat to stay small?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-is-a-micro-cat\/#What_is_the_smallest_cat_you_can_buy\" title=\"What is the smallest cat you can buy?\">What is the smallest cat you can buy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-is-a-micro-cat\/#Is_there_a_breed_of_cat_that_stays_tiny\" title=\"Is there a breed of cat that stays tiny?\">Is there a breed of cat that stays tiny?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-is-a-micro-cat\/#How_much_is_a_tiny_cat\" title=\"How much is a tiny cat?\">How much is a tiny cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-is-a-micro-cat\/#What_is_the_cheapest_breed_of_cat\" title=\"What is the cheapest breed of cat?\">What is the cheapest breed of cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-is-a-micro-cat\/#How_much_is_a_Munchkin\" title=\"How much is a Munchkin?\">How much is a Munchkin?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-is-a-micro-cat\/#Is_it_cruel_to_have_a_Munchkin_Cat\" title=\"Is it cruel to have a Munchkin Cat?\">Is it cruel to have a Munchkin Cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-is-a-micro-cat\/#Do_Munchkin_cats_live_long\" title=\"Do Munchkin cats live long?\">Do Munchkin cats live long?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-is-a-micro-cat\/#Whats_the_most_expensive_cat\" title=\"Whats the most expensive cat?\">Whats the most expensive cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-is-a-micro-cat\/#How_long_do_mini_cats_live\" title=\"How long do mini cats live?\">How long do mini cats live?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-is-a-micro-cat\/#Do_Munchkin_cats_have_shorter_lives\" title=\"Do Munchkin cats have shorter lives?\">Do Munchkin cats have shorter lives?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-is-a-micro-cat\/#Do_Munchkin_cats_have_health_problems\" title=\"Do Munchkin cats have health problems?\">Do Munchkin cats have health problems?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-is-a-micro-cat\/#Can_cats_live_20_years\" title=\"Can cats live 20 years?\">Can cats live 20 years?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-is-a-micro-cat\/#Is_there_such_thing_as_a_tiny_cat\" title=\"Is there such thing as a tiny cat?\">Is there such thing as a tiny cat?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_is_a_micro_cat\"><\/span>How much is a micro cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>List of Teacup Cat Care Supplies and Costs.<b>ID Tag and Collar<\/b><b>$15<\/b><b>Carrier<\/b><b>$40<\/b><b>Food and Water Bowls<\/b><b>$10$30<\/b>9 more rowsx26bull;17-Jan-2022<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_micro_cats_real\"><\/span>Are micro cats real?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Miniature cats are usually about one third to one half the size of normal size cats of the same breed. A genuine Teacup Cat however, is born with a genetic dwarfism that, instead of making just the legs short, causes the cat to be proportionally small all over.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_there_any_cats_that_stay_small\"><\/span>Is there any cats that stay small?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Singapura<\/b> Known as one of the smallest cat breeds in the world, the Singapura is half the size of the average cat. Possessing a kitten size throughout their lives, their bodies are petite and delicate and they usually dont weigh more than 5 pounds (yep, you heard that right!).<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_micro_cat\"><\/span>What is a micro cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Put simply, dwarf cats have short legs on a normal-sized body, and miniature cats are <b>small all over. Teacup, micro and ultra-micro are just terms coined to describe different degrees of miniaturization.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_does_a_mini_cat_cost\"><\/span>How much does a mini cat cost?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While buying a teacup cat can set you back anywhere from <b>$500 to $2,000, many shelters offer low or no-cost adoptions.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_is_a_Munchkin_cat\"><\/span>How much is a Munchkin cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>about 12-15 years<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_do_micro_cats_live\"><\/span>How long do micro cats live?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Put simply, dwarf cats have short legs on a normal-sized body, and miniature cats are <b>small all over. Teacup, micro and ultra-micro are just terms coined to describe different degrees of miniaturization.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_tiny_cats_exist\"><\/span>Do tiny cats exist?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Put simply, dwarf cats have short legs on a normal-sized body, and miniature cats are <b>small all over. Teacup, micro and ultra-micro are just terms coined to describe different degrees of miniaturization.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Nano_cats_real\"><\/span>Are Nano cats real?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Singapura<\/b> <b>Known as one of the smallest cat breeds in the world, the Singapura is half the size of the average cat. Possessing a kitten size throughout their lives, their bodies are petite and delicate and they usually dont weigh more than 5 pounds (yep, you heard that right!).<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_there_a_teacup_cat\"><\/span>Is there a teacup cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Nano, the Tiniest Kitten &#8211; TinyKittens &#8211; Caring more Compassionately for Feral Cats. Nano taught us the smallest things can take up the biggest space in our hearts. <b>We are thrilled to have officially transitioned his colony into maintenance mode after successfully TNR-ing more than 90% of the cats<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_kind_of_cats_stay_small_forever\"><\/span>What kind of cats stay small forever?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Munchkin<\/b> When you think of a kitty that stays a kitty forever, one of the most popular breeds that probably pop into your head is the Munchkin. For good reasons, these cats have gained lots of traction over the years since their breed first began.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_possible_for_a_cat_to_stay_small\"><\/span>Is it possible for a cat to stay small?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>However, not all felines grow to the usual, adult cat size. <b>Some breeds of domestic cat tend to stay small, or are specifically bred to be smaller than usual. Its important to note that some cats can pay a heavy price to stay tiny.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_smallest_cat_you_can_buy\"><\/span>What is the smallest cat you can buy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Singapura<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_there_a_breed_of_cat_that_stays_tiny\"><\/span>Is there a breed of cat that stays tiny?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Miniature cats are usually about one third to one half the size of normal size cats of the same breed. A genuine Teacup Cat however, is born with a genetic dwarfism that, instead of making just the legs short, causes the cat to be proportionally small all over.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_is_a_tiny_cat\"><\/span>How much is a tiny cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>List of Teacup Cat Care Supplies and Costs.<b>ID Tag and Collar<\/b><b>$15<\/b><b>Food and Water Bowls<\/b><b>$10$30<\/b>10 more rowsx26bull;17-Jan-2022<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_cheapest_breed_of_cat\"><\/span>What is the cheapest breed of cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Munchkin<\/b> When you think of a kitty that stays a kitty forever, one of the most popular breeds that probably pop into your head is the Munchkin. For good reasons, these cats have gained lots of traction over the years since their breed first began.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_is_a_Munchkin\"><\/span>How much is a Munchkin?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The <b>$500 to $1500 range is around average, but exhibition quality examples of the Munchkin breed can cost $2000 or more. Conversely, you may be able to find one for $100 or less, although such a low price should raise flags and demand further investigation before buying.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_cruel_to_have_a_Munchkin_Cat\"><\/span>Is it cruel to have a Munchkin Cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>But <b>vets say breeding these cats is cruel, and people should stop buying them. Adult munchkins look a lot like wiener dogs, with long bodies and short, stubby legs, and just like that breed munchkins have a bunch of health problems linked to their unusual bodies.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Munchkin_cats_live_long\"><\/span>Do Munchkin cats live long?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Munchkin cats have an average lifespan of <b>12 to 14 years.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_the_most_expensive_cat\"><\/span>Whats the most expensive cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Ashera<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_do_mini_cats_live\"><\/span>How long do mini cats live?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>12-15 years<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Munchkin_cats_have_shorter_lives\"><\/span>Do Munchkin cats have shorter lives?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Breeds to Avoid Some cat breeds fall slightly short of the average cat lifespan of 15 years. For instance, Manx cats only live around eight to 14 years on average, and Singapura cats live around nine to 15 years. <b>Munchkin cats have an average lifespan of 12 to 14 years<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Munchkin_cats_have_health_problems\"><\/span>Do Munchkin cats have health problems?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Munchkin cats are known to be at a higher risk (than other feline breeds) for severe osteoarthritis because the shorter limbs affect their activity levels and behavior. Diagnosis of osteoarthritis and the assessment of its severity for a cat may require radiography.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_cats_live_20_years\"><\/span>Can cats live 20 years?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Average cat lifespan While dependent on many things, including luck, <b>some domestic cats can live to up to 20 years old. During their life they will go through six key life stages which may help owners understand certain health\/behavioural problems that could arise and things to keep an eye on.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_there_such_thing_as_a_tiny_cat\"><\/span>Is there such thing as a tiny cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Worlds Smallest Cat Breed: Singapura<\/b> The smallest cat breed in the world, the Singapura may be half the size of the average cat (as little as 4 pounds!) but he has a big presence. This tiny breed is active and affectionate and wants to know what everybodys doing all the time.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How much is a micro cat?Are micro cats real?Is there any cats that stay small?What is a micro cat?How much does a mini cat cost?How much is a Munchkin cat?How long do micro cats live?Do tiny cats exist?Are Nano cats real?Is there a teacup cat?What kind of cats stay small forever?Is it&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-111497","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/111497"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=111497"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/111497\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=111497"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=111497"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=111497"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}