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Proper nutrition for a Scottish fold kitten. Features of feeding a kitten and an adult cat of the Scottish breed. Feeding secrets for a good character

There is an opinion that the Scottish Fold cat (Highland Fold or Scottish Fold) needs to be fed special food, unlike the straight-eared cat (Highland Straight and Scottish Straight), so that her ears do not stand up. However, the same diet is suitable for both varieties of the breed. It must be balanced so that the body receives all the necessary substances. In terms of nutrition, Scottish kittens, unlike other cats that grow up at home, have their own characteristics.

Basic Rules

A Scottish kitten's diet must be balanced, otherwise it will have problems with stool, abnormal development, and may start vomiting. Babies should be fed 5-6 times a day, teenagers - 3-4 times a day, and adult cats - only in the morning and evening. The kitten must have its own bowl, which is prohibited from being washed with chemicals. It needs to be placed in a quiet place where nothing will disturb the baby. The pet should have free access to water, which should be changed every day. The bowl for it should be quite large.

In order for the kitten to eat properly, it needs to be given small portions and after a short period of time, otherwise the food will be difficult to digest, leading to hiccups and other consequences. You should put in the bowl the amount of food that your baby can eat at one time. Scottish cats are prone to overweight and obesity, so you need to be especially careful about the amount of food and frequency of feeding.

What can a Scottish kitten do?

Before you create a diet for a Scotsman, you need to know what can be given to girls and boys of this breed, and what is strictly prohibited.

List of permitted products:

Product	Peculiarities
Meat	Rabbit, poultry, and beef are the main menu for the kitten. In the daily diet, meat should account for up to 80% of its share. It should be low-fat, raw or cooked. The meat contains useful elements necessary for a kitten: amino acids, protein, etc.
By-products	A Scottish cat can be given meat by-products (kidneys, liver, heart) several times a week. The heart contains the amino acid taurine, which helps digestion and vision. The liver contains vitamins necessary for bones and wool
Bones	Kittens should not be given bones themselves, especially chicken bones, which can penetrate the digestive tract and injure it. But if the bones are large and strong and cannot be swallowed, then they will be very useful for the baby: he sharpens and brushes his teeth with them
Fish	Dry fish such as hake, as well as salmon and salmon, are very useful. It can be boiled in the form of fish soup or served in boiled pieces, separated from the seeds.
Cottage cheese	Fresh and non-sour cottage cheese brings great benefits to kittens. It contains calcium, which is required for building the skeletal system. It also contains protein, a universal building material.
Cheese	Scots can be given mild, unsalted and low-fat varieties. Cheese contains calcium and protein for growth
Dairy	Kittens should be fed fermented milk products (whey, fermented baked milk, kefir), but not milk. They contain proteins and help the digestive system function. But such products should have reduced fat content
Eggs	The yolk contains vitamins, minerals and amino acids. It can be given boiled or raw. But it is advisable not to offer chicken protein to the kitten, as it negatively affects the coat. If you feed your baby quail eggs, you can give the yolk and white, preferably raw. Give this product 1-2 times a week
Vegetables	The pet should be fed vegetables - broccoli, zucchini, carrots, beets, etc. The Scottish kitten's digestive system does not digest most vegetables, but they contain fiber, which prevents constipation. The baby’s body is replenished with all the vitamins they contain.
Porridge	Corn grits, rolled oats, pearl barley, rice, and buckwheat are very useful for kittens. They make stool less hard, which makes it easier to move down. Cereals enrich the body with minerals and vitamins. Porridge is included in the animal’s diet 2–4 times a week, mixing it with meat (80% meat and 20% porridge)
Greenery	Pets can be given dill and other greens. Special grass for cats, consisting of oats and wheat, is very useful with many trace elements and vitamins
Oils	Unrefined vegetable oils from grapes, rice, sea buckthorn, olives, and flax are of great benefit. But they should be given rarely and in small quantities - only one teaspoon at a time and not every day

Natural food should not be salty and should not be flavored with spices. It should be absolutely fresh. The meat is given boiled or raw, but in no case is it fried or marinated.

Feeding with prepared food

Ready-made cat food is a mixture in the form of canned food, pieces of jelly, pastes and dry pads. Usually they contain everything that is included in natural food, but it is processed in a special way so that it can be stored for a long time. You cannot feed a Scottish kitten with cheap mass-market food, for example, Kitiket, Whiskas, etc. Since they are made from cheap ingredients, their consumption leads to illness. You need to listen to the advice of veterinarians and purchase only Premium food: ProPlan, Happy Cat, Royal Canin and others.

It is not recommended to mix ready-made food and natural food - you should choose one. Moreover, the brand of food should be the same, otherwise it will be quite difficult to create a balanced menu, since each food has its own characteristics. If the diet includes dry pads, then the cat should be given plenty of water to drink. Mixing wet food with dry food is prohibited.

Prohibited Products

When creating a nutrition system based on natural products, you need to take into account that the digestive system of Scottish kittens is not adapted to digest and assimilate certain types of food that are acceptable for adult animals. These products include:

Feeding a kitten by age

Kittens up to one month of age are fed by their mother 10 times a day, and at 1 month - 8 times a day. At this time, it is necessary to introduce complementary foods. They start with fermented milk products (cottage cheese, fermented baked milk), but kefir is too heavy for small kittens. At 1.5 months, a baby needs 120 grams of food per day, including mother’s milk, which still remains the basis of his diet. You can start feeding him prepared food at this age.

At 2 months, the digestive system of a Scottish breed kitten is ready for independence and weaning from mother’s milk. At this age, the baby already eats 6 times a day, and the total amount of food per day is 160–180 grams. He is already able to absorb very small pieces of meat because the teeth are fully formed. But it is better to mix meat with porridge and vegetables.

At 3 months, the kitten begins to actively grow, and the final formation of its gastrointestinal tract occurs. At this time, the diet should be replenished with vitamins rich in calcium. The baby should be fed 4-5 times a day, and the amount of food should be 180-240 grams per day. The meat must be ground or given in small pieces. But sometimes it is recommended to include larger pieces in the menu for jaw training.

At 4–5 months, it is necessary to introduce sprouted grass into the diet, which contains essential vitamins and helps get rid of swallowed hair. The kitten already eats 4 times a day, consuming 180 grams of food daily. The meat is no longer crushed or ground, but is given cut into fairly large pieces. Low-fat sea fish is added to the diet.

From the 5th to the 9th month, the kitten is actively growing and continues to eat 4 times a day. The volume of food is also 180 grams daily. After 9 months, the animal is transferred to two or three meals a day, and when it turns one year old, it is already fed 2 times a day.

Those who decide to get a purebred cat often prefer a breed such as the Scottish Fold. These animals are distinguished by a calm and friendly disposition, and also do not require special care, which cannot be said about the capricious “Persians” or the fastidious sphinxes. However, even the highly adaptable Scottish Fold cat can develop serious health problems if you feed it food from your table. Under no circumstances should you do this, even if you really feel sorry for your pet begging for a piece of cutlet or a slice of smoked sausage. It is better to show integrity from the very beginning and wean your baby from the habit of eating at the same table with you, than to subsequently spend money on a veterinary clinic, trying to restore your pet’s lost health.

Scottish fold cats feel equally good eating dry food and natural products. Therefore, there is no fundamental difference in which menu option to choose for your pet. In the first case, you save your own time and effort, since there is no need to separately prepare food for the cat. In addition, dry food is quite well balanced, so you do not have to use vitamins and mineral supplements to provide your animal with adequate nutrition. However, in this case it is necessary to ensure that the cat always has fresh water in the feeder, which should be changed several times a day.

Nutritional rules for Scottish Folds

However, some breeders are convinced that there is nothing more beneficial for a Scottish Fold cat than natural products. There is some truth in this, since you can always control the quality of your food and be sure that it does not contain harmful substances. But in this case, it should be remembered that all food must be fresh and selected in accordance with the age of the animal. So, milk can only be given to kittens under 3 months of age while their body still easily absorbs this product. During this same period, children should be introduced to fresh meat, giving preference to lean beef or chicken. Before use, meat should be divided into small portions and placed in the freezer for at least 3 days. Then the pieces are defrosted naturally and given to the pet. In this case, you can be sure that dangerous microbes will not enter the kitten’s body, and 90% of harmful additives, which are often added to poultry and cattle feed, will come out of the meat along with melt water.

On the contrary, it is not recommended to freeze fish, but even in fresh form it poses a real threat to the Scottish Fold cat. Therefore, it should be boiled or steamed. Despite the fact that your pet loves fish dishes, you should include them in your diet no more than 2-3 times a week. In order to diversify your pet’s menu, you can prepare various porridges for him, adding a little milk, fish oil or butter to them.

Special attention should be paid to offal products such as liver, kidneys, heart and tripe.. For the normal development of an animal, they must be present in its diet at least once a week. True, tripe must be boiled and the water changed several times to remove toxins from the food. Then they should be cooled and cut into small pieces. Under no circumstances should you add salt or spices to such dishes, which are strictly contraindicated for cats. For the same reason, sausages, cheeses, smoked meats and pates, to which your pet may be very partial, should be excluded from the Scottish Fold menu.

Scottish Fold cats love fresh vegetables, which should not be limited to them.. Animals themselves determine when their body needs a slice of cucumber and when it should nibble on a piece of potato. The same goes for bread, which your pet may require depending on his mood, or boiled eggs, which contain much-needed protein for the animal.

Some cats enjoy eating fresh fruit and may even enjoy jam. However, in this case, you need to be vigilant, since sweets are strictly contraindicated for your pet. He is also prohibited from giving citrus fruits, avocados and pineapples, raisins and dried apricots. Any fried foods, baked goods and pickles, as well as any soups and meat broths that the animal’s body digests with great difficulty, should be excluded from the Scottish Fold cat’s diet. At the same time, from the first months of life, it is recommended to accustom the Scottish Fold cat to fermented milk products, such as low-fat cottage cheese, sour cream and kefir. In small quantities (up to 2-3 spoons per week) they should be present in your pet’s diet, helping him replenish the balance of important microelements in the body. However, if a cat refuses dairy products, they can always be replaced with mineral supplements and vitamins.

Feeding any animal requires the right approach in order to ensure balanced nutrition and the supply of all necessary substances to the body. In this regard, the question arises of what to feed a Scottish kitten that you just purchased from a nursery or that was born to your Scottish cat without experience in communicating and caring for such animals. Scottish kittens have their own characteristics, both physiologically and in terms of nutrition and diet.

The first thing you need to pay attention to is whether the Scottish kitten has been completely weaned off its mother’s milk and switched to a different diet. If you have adopted a three- or four-month-old Scottish kitten, you can safely start feeding it with natural products or food, depending on what it ate in the nursery and how its nutrition was organized.

It is necessary to make it a rule that you cannot suddenly switch your baby from one type of food to another; the transition should be smooth so as not to injure the digestive system and not provoke a complete refusal of the offered food.

Nutrition Basics

If you don’t know what a Scottish kitten previously ate, then it’s worth building its nutrition system through experiments, but it should be one of three types.

Natural

The so-called natural feeding, the composition of which includes natural food prepared specifically for the animal or selected from what the owners eat. This nutrition system is the most correct and balanced if you are cooking for a kitten at home. Feeding a Scottish Fold cat at home according to this scheme will ensure that it has all the necessary nutrients and will contribute to the proper functioning of the digestive tract.

Feed

If you want to play it safe with natural foods, dry or wet food is a great choice. However, fold-eared cats, due to the peculiarities of their physiology, require special food that is designed specifically for this breed.

In this case, you should not save money and the ideal option would be to choose exactly the food and brand that the Scottish kitten was fed in the nursery.

But if it is not possible to buy such expensive food, you can stop at cheaper analogues, but in any case, food for a Scots kitten must be chosen according to its age so that it can chew it and the food is properly absorbed. The composition of food for kittens and adult cats is also different; this must be taken into account when choosing the brand and type of dry or wet food;

Mixed

The third type of nutrition is quite controversial and still causes controversy among breeders. It lies in the fact that the nutrition of a Scottish Fold kitten is based on a combination of natural food and feed.

On the one hand, this scheme is quite good, since ensures the body receives all necessary substances and natural food, and given that the food will be the most delicious for a Scottish kitten, sometimes such food will not allow you to go astray due to a change in food or improperly prepared natural food. But if the diet is structured correctly, then this option will be an ideal choice for those who cannot be at home all the time and do not have time to prepare natural products for their pet.

For lovers of factory-made food, a large number of cereals and mousses for kittens are produced, which will help become the main component of their diet, and will also teach the baby to eat various cereals, meat, and fish products.

What can a Scottish kitten eat?

Before you create a diet for a Scottish Fold, you need to decide which products must be included in it, and which are recommended as a delicacy.

If we consider the main components of nutrition, then it must include:

lean meats, such as veal and chicken, previously well frozen or cooked;
The meat must first be ground in a blender to a homogeneous consistency so that the Scottish kitten does not have to chew it or swallow it whole, since in this case it simply will not be digested;
It is not recommended to give skin and fatty parts of meat, as they can cause digestive tract upset;
Fish must be present in the diet. However, you should be very careful about its cleaning and selection, and the best choice would be sea fish, which will be included in the diet at least 1-2 times a week;
the sequence will ensure a sufficient amount of fatty acids contained in fish and calcium so that the skeleton is formed correctly and the body of the Scottish kitten is strong;
the rules for feeding Scottish kittens include such a plan as the mandatory presence of different types of cereals in the diet;
all types of cereals must be boiled before serving and mixed with meat or fish products in order to give them a more appetizing appearance and interest the Scottish kitten in taste and smell;
porridge promotes the proper functioning of the esophagus and is very nutritious, which is very important in the infancy and adolescence of a Scottish kitten, when the body is just forming and growing;
fermented milk products should be included in the menu as a delicacy; they should not be too fatty, it is better to mix them with cereals, because this way they are better absorbed;
It is not prohibited to include boiled eggs in your diet. However, protein is strictly prohibited for feeding kittens;
Quail eggs are also very healthy, they significantly improve digestion and provide the baby with a large amount of vitamins and microelements. Quail eggs go best with boiled meat;
Vegetables can also be included in your Scotsman’s feeding regimen and given either raw or cooked, depending on your pet’s preferences.

What foods should you exclude from your diet?

When building a nutrition system that is based on natural products, it is worth considering that the digestive tract of a Scottish kitten is not adapted to digest and assimilate certain types of food that are quite acceptable for an adult cat. These products are:

salty foods and foods with a lot of spices. It irritates the esophagus and can cause not only short-term stomach upset;
You should not give your Scottish kitten unfrozen or too hot food, since the not yet formed esophagus can react painfully to unusual temperatures, all food should be at room temperature;
In no case should you allow meat with bones or cartilage to get into your pet’s plate; unformed teeth will not allow them to be chewed, and getting into the esophagus can provoke unforeseen consequences;
In order to make meat not only healthy, but also safe, you cannot give it raw; you must freeze it or boil it very well. However, it is better to feed Scottish Fold kittens with boiled meat;
Due to the fact that pork is quite fatty, it is generally prohibited from being added to the diet of a Scottish kitten at any age. An excellent alternative would be veal, turkey or chicken;
the regime must be clearly structured. You can feed Scottish Fold kittens with separate meals;
however, it is not recommended to feed from a common table, since in this case not only the feeding schedule may go wrong, but also food that will not be digested may end up in your baby’s bowl.

By following these basic rules, you can ensure proper feeding for your little pet, ensuring the growth and formation of a healthy body. Another very important rule is to add treats and vitamins to the main diet, which should be chosen only after consultation with a veterinarian.

How often should you feed?

Those who bring home a Scottish kitten for the first time think that food should always be present in its bowl. However, this position is incorrect and leads to obesity in cats. The portion should be calculated based on the age and weight of your baby; you need to feed a cat from 2 to 6 months no more than 3 times a day, and after 6 months you can give food twice a day and this will be enough for good nutrition.

In addition to food, there should always be clean, pre-boiled water in the next bowl, regardless of whether you feed your Scottish kitten natural food or food

Dry and wet food in the diet

If, when purchasing a kitten, the breeders notified you that they fed it dry or wet food and you decide to adhere to this nutrition system, then you should consider several basic rules that apply to this diet:

You should not buy cheap food, it may contain artificial colors and harmful preservatives that will not bring any benefit to your pet, and the money saved will have to be given to the veterinarian;
the presence of a small amount of carbohydrates in the food is the key to a balanced diet;
food for a Scottish pet must be balanced; careful oral care is required if you feed a Scottish kitten with dry food;
When creating your own menu, you should take into account the total and daily calorie content, and avoid a monotonous, same-type diet;
the presence of vitamins and microelements in natural food may not always fully satisfy your British kitten’s needs for essential nutrients;
After consultation with a veterinarian, it is recommended to include special supplements in the diet once a week.

If we talk about the amount of carbohydrates and proteins, it is recommended to calculate them from the dosage for an adult cat, for example, he needs up to 150 grams of protein and 50 grams of carbohydrates per day.

Features of the British digestion

Before deciding what to feed your Scottish Fold kitten, you need to take into account that up to 6 months their jaw develops and their teeth change. It is during this period that it is necessary to pay special attention to oral hygiene., providing food soft enough for comfortable chewing. You can be sure that the nutrition plan is built correctly if the following signs are not present:

bad breath;
saliva is released in the required quantity;
teeth without yellow plaque and stones;
gums are even pink;
The kitten swallows food easily.

In addition, the number of meals is of great importance, since this breed is prone to gaining excess weight and obesity, so owners of this breed should pay special attention to the frequency and amount of food for their pet.

Nuances

Also, there is such a feature of British cats as a tendency to constipation. This should be taken into account by those owners of small kittens who have not encountered this breed before. They should take into account that for a healthy animal, stool is normal if it is excreted once a day.

Therefore, if your cat looks lethargic and does not show interest even in its favorite food, you should definitely contact a veterinarian who will examine the condition of its digestive tract and adjust feeding in such a way as to eliminate such unpleasant consequences as constipation or upset.

Features of choosing dry food

For those who prefer to feed their pet dry food, it is recommended to choose not only food from expensive brands and above average prices, but also specially designed for British fold cats. Since they need special microelements due to the structural features of the skeleton and cartilage tissue.

For kittens, they choose specialized food that is finer in structure, softer and easier to digest, while containing a large amount of microelements and nutrients for active growth and formation of an adult body.

Representatives of the Scottish Fold breed are very peaceful and unpretentious creatures. Their diet includes a wide selection of products, but it is worth considering several features, which will be discussed below. The optimal food for Scottish Fold cats is industrial food, both dry and canned. In addition to specialized cat food selected based on the age (kitten, adult cat) and activity level of the cat (calm, moderate, active), representatives of the breed can be fed the following products, which will be discussed below.

A cat with an “average” activity level should receive a basic amount of calories. A calm pet that stays mostly indoors and doesn't expend much energy may require ten percent less food than recommended on food packages. However, an active pet who plays all day may require 20 to 40 percent more than the base amount of food.

Your cat should always have free access to fresh, clean water. The water bowl should be washed every day.

Cats require taurine, an amino acid that is essential for normal heart function, vision and reproduction. Although most mammals can synthesize taurine from other amino acids in the body, cats cannot. Since taurine is found only in animal protein foods, cats require a meat-based diet to meet their body's needs.

As with humans, excessively hot or cold weather can increase a cat's energy needs. Staying warm or staying cool requires extra energy, so you may want to consult your veterinarian about feeding regimen in such cases. If your pet is recovering from surgery or suffering from an illness, it is also possible to increase nutritional requirements to speed up the healing process. Talk to your veterinarian about ways to adjust your cat's diet during illness or recovery.

As a general rule, it is recommended to feed cats twice a day. Measure the recommended daily amount as indicated on the cat food package and divide into two meals. The interval between doses is from eight to twelve hours. Try to adapt to your cat's needs by observing her behavior: whether she eats all the food, how often she comes to the bowl, and so on.

Some cat owners work on strict schedules that do not allow them to feed their pet twice a day. Don't worry - cats can be safely fed in other ways that meet the needs of both pet and owner. It is quite acceptable to give food in small portions more than twice a day or put a daily portion of food in a bowl at one time. However, in this case, you need to ensure that the animal does not overeat and the food remains fresh. If difficulties arise with this, then special devices are sold that dispense certain amounts of food at a designated time - this way the animal will not be tempted to eat everything at once.

Feeding Scottish Fold kittens aged 1-2 months

If you need to care for kittens in the first few months of their lives, then prepare to gradually transition them from milk to regular cat food.

Newborn fold kittens receive adequate nutrition from their mother's milk during the first four weeks of life. Mother's milk is 100 percent suitable for their needs, so you don't have to feed them anything extra.

If the mother cat is sick and cannot produce enough milk, or if the kittens are found without a mother, a milk replacer may be needed. If you have this situation, contact your veterinarian for nutrition selection and feeding recommendations.

During the first weeks of life, a kitten's weight may double or even triple. This rapid growth will continue, but gradually the speed will decrease. Large amounts of energy and nutrients are required to support this impressive growth.

Make sure the food you choose is formulated specifically for kittens. Your pet needs to eat this food until he reaches maturity, around one year of age.

By the time Scottish Fold kittens are 1 month old, they should be given a small amount of specialized dry kitten food, although milk is still the main food. This gradual introduction process is important in transitioning kittens to adult cat food. Most cats feed their kittens milk for about two months. By this time, 80 percent of the kitten's total nutrient intake should come from solid food.

Babies separated from their mother can begin to be fed moistened food from three weeks of age. Use formulated milk replacers to moisten kitten food and gradually reduce the amount of milk.

You can use a free-feeding method - this means that the kitten has access to food whenever he wants. In this way, they mainly give dry food, since it does not disappear or dry out during the day. If you have a dog at home, make sure that it does not eat cat food (dogs love it very much).

Also make sure there is always fresh water available in the kitten’s access area. At first, curious kittens will likely play with their food more than eat it, but gradually they will get used to eating it rather than throwing it around the bowl. At the age of 2 months and beyond, the main diet should be dry food in order to support the growth and development of a small Scottish Fold kitten!

NATURAL NUTRITION

1. Raw frozen beef – (at least 30 grams for a kitten, 100-120 grams for an adult cat). Every day (from about 3.5 to 8 months) eating beef can be 500-1500 grams (per day).

2. Boiled chicken without bones - you can have it every day. Chicken breasts for kittens. From about 3.5 months you can give chicken legs.

3. Chicken or beef by-products (heart, lungs, liver, kidneys) (frozen) in boiled form. Heart no more than once a week (boiled). Boiled liver (since the liver is a filter for any organism, including ungulates) - do not get carried away with light-colored kittens, the fur may turn brown or yellow. Lungs and kidneys are optional; few cats eat them at all. All frozen meat products must be scalded with boiling water.

4. Fish - it’s better not to give it at all.

5. Chicken egg yolk (whites should not be given) - raw or boiled in pure form or can be ground with cottage cheese. 1-2 times a week. Quail eggs can be given whole raw.

6. Fresh, raw or boiled milk (only for kittens under 3 months of age, since an adult cat cannot digest milk and causes an upset stomach, but a kitten needs it).

7. Liquid milk porridge (kittens under 3 months of age): sometimes they give oatmeal, a small amount with the natural method of feeding, but you don’t have to do this, it’s better to replace it with vegetables.

8. Fermented milk products: kefir (it’s good for kittens to add gluconate and glycerophosphate, ground into powder), bio-yogurt, cream (a little) - all of medium fat content, as well as cheese. You can do it every day. Cheese is given to older kittens (4-5 months), often as a reward or treat during training.

9. Fresh non-acidic cottage cheese (also with the addition of gluconate and glycerophosphate, ground into powder) - can be mixed with sour cream or raw egg yolk. Kittens – 3-4 times a week, adult cats – 1-2 times a week.

10. Cereals: oatmeal (steamed), rice, buckwheat – mixed in a 1:2 ratio with boiled meat (1 cereal: 2 meat). Few times a week.

11. Raw or boiled vegetables: carrots, cauliflower, dried seaweed, pumpkin, tomatoes, cucumbers (a little), fruits, etc. - mixed in a 1:2 ratio with meat (1 vegetables: 2 meat). Several times a week (alternate with cereals).

12. Greens – sprouted wheat grains. You can grow grass on the windowsill (from wheat or oats). NO grass from the street!

There is no need to add it to food, because the cat regurgitates grass. Older kittens are given a hair removal paste (for example 8in1).

13. Dry brewer's yeast - found in all complex supplements (B vitamins). A daily kit + microelements + supplements is provided.

14. Cats are not given vegetable oil, only Vaseline, if there are problems such as constipation. You can take a drop of ADE oil vitamins into your mouth daily. With normal nutrition, kittens should not be constipated.

15. Mineral and vitamin supplements (for example, Canine vitamins, 8in1). Every day, dosage depends on the age of the kitten. The rest is a delicacy. Real vitamins are packaged in powders and injections.

16. Fresh water, purified through a filter or boiled, should ALWAYS be standing. Do not accustom cats to boiled water, then if they drink raw water from the tap, they will have stomach problems. No need to raise a hothouse frail animal!

Cat food is not salted, sweetened, or seasoned.

Meat and meat by-products that are given raw must first be frozen in the freezer and then scalded before feeding. You cannot feed your kitten only meat and fish, or only cereals. You shouldn’t get carried away with fish at all; its excessive consumption leads to inflammatory kidney diseases and urolithiasis. Castrated animals should not be given fish at all.

Food should be slightly warm or at room temperature. Do not give food that is too hot or cold (from the refrigerator). All food for the kitten is ground very finely, large and small bones are carefully removed. For an adult cat, food is cut into small pieces. Don't give large pieces! It is better to immediately teach the cat to eat in only one place (this should be a quiet, calm place, not in a draft, where no one walks constantly, not near the door, as you can accidentally hit the kitten).

Raw meat is given in its pure form (you can also add raw carrots with a drop of clarified oil), boiled meat should be mixed with vegetables to avoid constipation.

Kitten 1.5-2 months. fed approximately 5 times a day (or given free access to food). By six months, gradually reduce the number of feedings to 3 times a day. From 8 months Feed like an adult cat 2 times a day. In general, it is difficult to reduce feeding a cat to one meal at a time, since cats eat several times. If you want a well-fed, growing animal, there is no need to restrict food: cats do not overeat if they do not have health problems.

Remember: a cat is a carnivore, and it does not have to eat borscht, pasta or coleslaw. A cat has its own special diet, and you should take this into account when feeding your pet, and not try to accustom it to what you and I eat - this is HARMFUL for cats and leads to various diseases.

NO CATS! (any age)

1. Chicken and fish bones - A kitten or cat can choke, and bones damage the esophagus and stomach and clog the intestines.

2. Pork. Poultry meat (except chicken and turkey): goose, duck. In its raw form it leads to infection with worms, in some cases to dangerous infectious diseases, which leads to the death of the animal. This meat is very fatty and is poorly absorbed by the cat’s body.

3. Fatty, spicy, salty, smoked foods, including sausages and canned food for people. Fried foods. They cause gastrointestinal upset and disrupt metabolism. As a result, the animal looks bad and chronic diseases appear.

4. Sugar, chocolate, sweets, cakes and everything sweet. Disturbs metabolism, weak immunity, dull coat, dental diseases. CHOCOLATE contains theobromine, which is a POISON for cats and causes severe poisoning and death of the animal.

5. Potatoes. Starch is not digested by the cat's intestines; potatoes are absolutely useless for her and can cause upset.

6. Legumes (soybeans, peas, beans). It is not absorbed by the body and causes bloating and fermentation in the intestines.

7. Salt, spices. Food for cats is not salted or spices are used, because this does not bring any benefit to the cat’s body, only harm.

8. Medicines, including vitamins, intended for humans. Cats have their own special balance of substances in their body; vitamins for humans are not suitable for them. In addition, many medications for humans cause severe poisoning; the kidneys may fail, which leads to death. For example, a weakened cat can be killed with a no-shpa tablet.

READY (INDUSTRIAL) FEED

Feeding ready-made food is more convenient because it saves time on food preparation, it is balanced, and the cat receives all the necessary nutrients.

You can feed dry and canned (canned) food (adult animals only!).

You need to choose high-quality dry food from good manufacturers: Eukanuba, Hills, Nutro, Eagle Pack, Purina Pro Plan, Iams, Royal Canin Royal Canin). Good foods are usually labeled "Premium" or "Superpremium".

Cheap food such as Kitty Kat, Katinka, Whiskas, Darling, Vaska, Friskas, etc. cannot be given! They are of poor quality, contain too many mineral salts, and do not use meat and high-quality offal as protein, but bones, skins, and feathers. Their consumption leads to various diseases and does not satisfy the cat's needs. There is also a high risk of developing urolithiasis.

From canned food, good food is from the dry food manufacturers recommended above, as well as Gourmet (Gourmet Gold, Pearl), Petrit treats ("canned natural food"), Bozita, Four-legged Gourmand, Sheba.

A kitten up to 8-10 months, sometimes up to a year, is fed with special food for kittens, both dry and canned.

This is very important for proper development. Then they are transferred to adult food. Kitten food is also given to pregnant and lactating cats. When feeding dry food to a male cat (especially a neutered one), the packaging should be marked “prevention of urolithiasis” (this food has a special formula with a low content of ash, phosphorus and magnesium).

For a cat this is not so important, just high-quality food is enough. Dry food can be poured throughout the day, it does not spoil. Canned food provides as much as the animal can eat at one time. The following diet is recommended (based on the daily dose): 75% canned 25% dry food - for show animals, for others - 50x50.

IT IS NOT RECOMMENDED TO MIX READY-MADE FEED FROM DIFFERENT MANUFACTURERS, SINCE EACH COMPANY DEVELOPS ITS OWN DIET (SET OF PRODUCTS, VITAMINS, MINERALS). IF THE FOOD IS MIXED, THEN THERE IS NO NEED TO TALK ABOUT BALANCED NUTRITION.