American shorthair cats are a pet cat breed that many people like to keep. Owners of American shorthair cats especially like the bulging cheeks. Some owners often ask for advice - do American shorthair cats have cheeks? What do short-haired cats eat? This issue will answer your questions one by one.

Do American shorthair cats have gills?

American shorthair cats can also develop cheeks, but the development of cheeks generally depends on genes. Generally, male cats are born with wider cheeks and are more likely to develop cheeks than female cats. Secondly, the cheeks are also secondary sexual characteristics of male cats, so they should not be sterilized too early, which will affect the cheeks. In the case of insufficient sex hormones, male cats will also have thin cheeks.

What should shorthair cats eat with hairy cheeks?

1. High-quality white meat

American Shorthair cats are carnivorous animals, and their main nutrients are obtained from meat. Therefore, feeding more meat to American Shorthair cats can help them gain weight and gills.

But the meat must be high-protein and low-fat white meat, such as chicken breast and fish, to prevent cats from getting angry. Moreover, low fat will better protect the cat's health and prevent pancreatitis, fatty liver and cardiovascular disease.

2. Canned cats

Canned cat food is a very convenient pet food. It is generally used as supplementary food or staple food. More than 80% of the canned food is minced meat, usually chicken, fish, beef and other common meat sources. After sterilization, it has Rich in protein, fat, and multiple vitamins. Feeding canned cats to American shorthair cats not only provides rich nutrients to help them gain weight, but also helps cats replenish water.

　3. Cooked egg yolk

Egg yolk is the most nutritious part of the egg. It is rich in protein, fat, vitamins and minerals. The yolk contains lecithin, which is helpful for American shorthair cats’ hair and skin care. It contains cholesterol, which can increase male cats’ testosterone. To promote physical development, feeding American short male cats three or four egg yolks every week can not only beautify their hair and protect their skin, but also promote the development of their cheeks, making them more round and generous.

4. Freeze-drying

Freeze-drying is a relatively popular type of pet food. Freeze-drying uses low-temperature quick-freezing, sublimation and dehydration technology to process ingredients. On the basis of achieving sterilization and storage stability, it maximizes the retention of the nutrients and taste of the food. Compared with Raw meat is better (sterile, no risk of parasite infection).

The owner can feed the cat some freeze-dried food, which can supplement its protein and help the American Shorthair cat gain weight and gills.