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Where Did the Birman Go? Look for Two Blue Eyes in the Snow

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It takes a second look to find her. A seal point Birman is almost completely buried in a heap of fluffy snow, and only two bright blue eyes and the tips of her dark ears peek out from the white. Snowballs cling to her face, her fur is frosted like a cake, and the fence and bare plants in the backyard hold very still behind her. She looks like a small snow creature that has just woken up.

Birmans are medium to long-haired cats known for their blue eyes, their pointed color pattern, and their gentle, social personalities. Their silky coat has less undercoat than some other long-haired cats, so it tends to mat less, but it still needs regular brushing, especially when snow or ice sticks to it. Clumps of snow can melt into damp, cold fur, so drying a cat with a towel afterward is a smart habit.

Cats like to hide because it makes them feel safe and gives them a chance to watch without being seen. Whether it is under a blanket, in a box, or even in a pile of snow, a hiding spot is a normal part of feeling secure. Still, a cat should never stay out in freezing weather for long, and any cat that seems to shiver or hesitate to move should be brought inside and warmed up right away.

For the moment, this snow-covered ninja is perfectly content. Her eyes glow like two blue stars in the drift, and she waits, silent and sparkling, for whatever comes by.

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