Why you can’t raise a cat with folded ears

1. Cats with folded ears are born with cartilage genetic diseases, which can cause disease at any time. Once the disease occurs, it will fall into endless pain.

2. Fold-eared cats are very difficult to take care of. You need to take care of them very carefully and observe their physical health. Therefore, folded-eared cats are not suitable for novices to raise.

3. The later cost of raising a Fold-eared cat is very expensive, because Fold-eared cats require regular physical examinations, and some Fold-eared cats take medicine throughout their lives. Once a Fold-eared cat gets sick, it will also cost a lot. The medical expenses are not something ordinary people can afford to raise a fold-eared cat.

4. Fold-eared cats also have a relatively poor physical constitution, not only carrying genetic diseases, but also many other diseases, such as common systemic infections, heart disease, plague, etc. Moreover, cats with folded ears also have poor gastrointestinal conditions and are prone to symptoms of diarrhea, vomiting, and soft stools.

5. The life span of folded-eared cats is very short, generally only about 10 years, which is unacceptable to many pet owners.

Key points of raising Fold-eared cats

1. Fold-eared cats inherit the hard-working character of their distant ancestors, so they have strong adaptability and can adapt to unfamiliar environments. Take it in stride. However, when raising a healthy folded-eared cat, you must also pay attention to the weather. It is best to maintain the humidity at 50-60%, otherwise it will be easy to suffer from skin diseases.

2. Like most cats, folded-eared cats have relatively weak intestines and stomachs. It is best to feed them with a fixed brand of cat food. If you need to change other brands of cat food for them, do so slowly. Take your time, and pay special attention to their poop during the food change process, because suddenly changing cat food can easily cause cats to have diarrhea.

3. Fold-eared cats like to be close to their owners, so do not let them stay alone at home for a long time. It is best for the owners to spend more time playing with them after they return home. While playing, you can not only enhance your relationship with it, but also help it maintain a healthy figure.

4. The most likely cause of hair loss in cats with folded ears is malnutrition, and the most common nutrient deficiency is insufficient protein, and insufficient vitamin intake is also one of the reasons. At this time, cats should be supplemented with vitamin A, such as animal liver, or special cod liver oil capsules.

5. A clean environment is very important for Fold-eared cats, so owners should regularly clean the Fold-eared cat’s cat litter and the items it uses. Because the ears of cats with folded ears are folded, it is easy for them to accumulate earwax. The ears of cats with folded ears need to be cleaned frequently to prevent ear mites and otitis. You can use cotton swabs dipped in baby oil or ear drops for cleaning.

6. The folded ears themselves come from the disability gene. If two folded-eared cats mate, they will often develop tail or limb disabilities due to the increased probability of the disability gene. Therefore, this mating method is Strictly prohibited. For the health of the next generation, dear owners,Don't let two Fold-eared cats mate either.

7. Care of rickets

1) Reduce the jumping of folded-eared cats, control the cat’s weight, and arrange a soft cat nest;

2) Observe the cat’s daily life. If you find that the cat is not active, has swollen joints, thickened foot pads, stiff tail, etc., the cat may have become ill and needs to be sent to the hospital for diagnosis and treatment;

3) Go to the hospital regularly The hospital takes X-rays to understand the cat's health;

4) If the disease has already occurred, you need to take chondroitin, or you can take some anti-inflammatory drugs to protect the joints to reduce the cat's pain.