The round-shaped British shorthair cat is a pet cat that many people like to keep. I believe that all cat owners want their cats to stay with them longer! The lifespan of British Shorthair cats is generally 13-16 years, but if your British Shorthair cat has the following 5 bad habits, it will only shorten its lifespan , pet owners must not indulge them!

1. Begging for food

Anyone who has raised a British Shorthair cat knows that British Shorthair cats are very greedy. If you are eating, no matter how gentle and gentlemanly the British Shorthair cat is, it will run up to you and look at you eagerly, even Not even holding on to your clothes to beg for food. However, human food is not suitable for cats. If you give it to a British Shorthair cat when it asks for food, it will only shorten its life in the long run.

Therefore, no matter how cute and innocent the British Shorthair cat is, pet owners must adhere to the principle and cannot feed it, and do not indulge it, otherwise it will be your beloved cat that will be harmed!

2. Drink water randomly

It seems that all cats have the habit of drinking water randomly, and British shorthair cats are no exception. They like to drink water from the faucet, toilet, water from the owner’s cup, etc., but they don’t like to drink from their own water basin. water. Drinking raw water from the faucet for a long time can easily lead to parasite infection; and the water in the toilet is so dirty, drinking it will not do any good to the British shorthair cat's body; as for the owner's water cup, sometimes it may be filled with coffee and milk Wait for a drink that British Shorthair cats cannot drink!

Therefore, you must correct the bad habit of British Shorthair cats drinking water indiscriminately, otherwise it will really harm their body, and it is not surprising at all to "shorten their lifespan"!

　3. Run out alone

Most British Shorthair cats are quiet, and they rarely run around casually. But if British Shorthair cats are in estrus, they will do everything they can to find someone to mate with. If a British Shorthair cat is allowed to run out alone, accidents may easily occur. If it cannot find its way home, it may be a dead end waiting for it.

If you don’t plan to have a British Shorthair cat, it’s best to take it for sterilization as soon as possible. If you want it to breed, it’s best to help it find a good mate when it’s in heat!

　4. Gluttonous eating

As I said just now, British shorthair cats are very greedy. Once they eat, they will have no restraint. If you don't know, you may think you have a British shorthair pig. However, it is easy to gain weight. Once it becomes fat, it can easily lead to diabetes, heart disease, etc., and the life span of British Shorthair cats will be shortened.

Therefore, in order to prevent your British Shorthair cat from shortening its lifespan, pet owners must not indulge its bad habit of gluttony and uncontrolled eating. Feeding must be scheduled at regular intervals.Quantity!

5. Dig through trash cans

British shorthair cats are very curious and want to dig through everything, including the trash can at home. Things in the trash can are not good for British Shorthair cats, especially some kitchen waste, which is even more dangerous. If your British Shorthair cat eats something it shouldn’t eat, it will be too late for you to regret it. Moreover, it is troublesome to clean up the garbage all over the floor.

Therefore, the British Shorthair cat has a bad habit of digging through the trash can. Pet owners must not indulge it, otherwise it may also "shorten its life"!

Notes on raising British Shorthair cats:

British Shorthair cats have a relatively high demand for protein. Lack of protein is prone to malnutrition, dull hair and other problems. When pet owners choose cat food, they may wish to choose one with high protein content.

For example, "Ganbugui Natural Cat Food" uses fresh chicken and sea fish, paired with wild chrysanthemums. It is high in protein but not irritating, and meets the nutritional needs of British Shorthair cats. The specially added seaweed powder and deep-sea fish oil also have certain benefits for hair.

If the greedy British Shorthair cat eats too much, the pet owner can also give it some probiotics to regulate the gastrointestinal tract, help digestion and absorption, and improve immunity!