There are many kinds of cats, and each friend likes a different type of cat. Many friends have British shorthair cats at home. British shorthair cats are cute and cute, and have lively personalities. There are many things that we need to pay special attention to when raising short-haired cats. In addition to providing a comfortable environment for the cat, you must also prepare a reasonable diet for it. So, what are the general precautions for raising short-haired cats?

Preparation of supplies for raising short-haired cats:

1. Prepare a warm environment

Before raising a cat, no matter what breed it is, you need to prepare a living environment suitable for the cat. Only with a good environment can cats have a healthy body and a beautiful mind. There will inevitably be some fear when facing a strange environment, and owners should help them adapt.

2. Prepare a reasonable diet

All cats have a common characteristic, which is that the digestive function of their gastrointestinal tract is relatively weak, and British shorthair cats are no exception. This is mainly reflected in the sudden change of food rations. If the owner changes the food too suddenly, it will cause diarrhea.

3. Use sturdy plates

Cats are very sensitive to their own cutlery, so choose sturdy and durable cutlery with sufficient capacity from the beginning. British Shorthairs have short noses and round and flat faces. It is best to use a plate, because the big and flat face cannot eat food in a small bowl.

4. Choose water containers carefully

The water in the large bowl will wet the hair on the chin and cheeks of the British shorthair baby, so don't fill it with too much water. When choosing materials, pay attention to the ones that are strong in texture, have thick bottoms, and have blunt edges that are not easy to tip over. Keep food off the plate when eating, so place an old newspaper under the plate for easy cleanup.

5. Use special bath liquid

The pH of cat and human skin is different, and the thickness of the skin is also different. Using human detergents may cause irritation or even allergies to cats, so a special pet bath solution must be prepared for it.

6. Special comb for short hair

Many people think that British Shorthair cats, which are short-haired cats, can be groomed less or not at all. This is wrong. The hair of British shorthair cats is medium-long hair, not short hair close to the skin. It’s best to prepare a pet-specific comb with medium-tooth spacing.

7. Use cotton balls to clean your face

Cotton balls are absolutely an indispensable cleaning tool for raising British shorthair babies. British Shorthair babies’ short noses and flat faces make facial cleaning essential. Wiping its tear ducts and face with cotton balls is a required course as an owner.

8. Prepare bright toys

The British Shorthair is a cat that likes to play by itself. Like all cats, it likes round and colorful rolling toys. You can prepare some bright string balls and plastic balls for it.

9. Use special sand basins

You can use the toilet sand basin as a place for your British shorthair baby to defecate, or it is also convenient to buy a special toilet. The cat toilet should be made of thick hard plastic, which is easy to clean.

There are some things that you need to prepare before raising a cat at home. British shorthair cats have a cute appearance and a gentle personality. When raising a cat, we prepare the cat’s nest and feeding utensils for the cat. You can also prepare various items for it. A variety of brightly colored toys. At the same time, it is also important to pay attention to the balanced diet of the cat and prepare cat food.