What food is suitable for British cats?

The pet diet is an important point regarding pet care. His health and longevity largely depend on the right menu, which also applies to cats. The British breed stands out for its popularity, therefore, when acquiring a pet of this suit, you should study the requirements for the feed most suitable for such animals.

Depending on the breed of domestic cats, certain principles of healthy nutrition for the pet were formed during their breeding. As for the Briton, whose diet will consist of feed produced under industrial conditions, the breeder should study in detail the available range intended for this breed of animals. British cats are one of the most unusual and attractive individuals of the cat world, which are in excellent contact with humans, stand out with their exotic appearance and peaceful disposition.

Today, British breeders are offered a wide selection of prepared feeds, which can be divided into several types.

• Canned products. A good product for animals will consist of vegetable, meat, fish and fruit ingredients, enriched with groups of vitamins and minerals. This option is considered the best among other types of food for cats, because it stands out for its high organoleptic and taste qualities. Canned products are suitable for long-term storage, as they are sold in sealed containers, which eliminates the risk of pathogenic bacteria entering.In addition, in closed form such food for representatives of the cat family can be stored at home for up to two years. Canned food is produced by the manufacturer as a paste or cut into small pieces in jelly or broth.

However, when selecting products, it is important to ensure that the composition does not contain dyes, harmful preservatives and waste meat or fish instead of high-quality basic ingredients.

• Wet food. Such products for feeding animals are sold in convenient small-sized bags. As a rule, the contents of one bag will be enough for a single meal. Premium feeds are made from natural and high-quality meat and fish products, which will provide the animal with a balanced diet. Unlike canned cat food, it will have less moisture, so the pet should always have fresh water in the bowl. Usually this category is realized in the form of small pieces of meat, vegetables and seafood, filled with jelly or sauce. The disadvantage of the product is the minimum shelf life, so even in the refrigerator the contents of the package quickly lose their properties and taste, in addition, there is a likelihood that the product in open form will deteriorate very quickly.

• Dry food. This type of food for pets is dried meat products, offal, cereals or vegetables. As the name implies, this category is distinguished by a minimum moisture content inside. Unhindered access to clean water for an animal that eats dry food is a must. The positive qualities of this product are availability, the possibility of long-term storage. However, it is in this case that it is highly likely that low-quality ingredients will be added to it. Some veterinarians believe that pets who eat dry food most often suffer from ailments such as urolithiasis, as well as gastrointestinal diseases.

Cat food is divided into classes. There are four main categories, each of which stands out for its individual characteristics.

This is the most budget option in the rating of feed for the British, which are manufactured in an industrial environment. In addition to low cost, such products will be of low quality, which may adversely affect the health of the pet. According to studies, only 60% of such feed is able to absorb the body of cats. The advantages of goods for feeding economy class cats include their availability, since both small kiosks and large hypermarkets are engaged in the sale of such products.

As a rule, cheap food contains dangerous additives that are addictive in the animal. Comparing the benefits of a natural diet and feed of economy class, the advantage will be on the side of the first option of feeding a pet. In situations where the option of a balanced menu for the British is not suitable for the pet owner in terms of the family budget, it is worth contacting a veterinarian for advice.

In this case, under the special control of the breeder, a British cat can feel good throughout life.

These products belong to the middle price segment among cat foods. The meat content will be small, but the composition contains cereals, vitamins and vegetables. The digestibility of this product by animals is at the level of 80%. A notable feature of premium feeds is the ability to pick up food for a pet with specific needs, for example, manufacturers offer special products for castrated or sterilized Britons.

Such feed will stand out from other products for cats due to its high cost, but the quality of the ingredients used will be at the same level. As a rule, bona fide producers are used as the main component of natural dehydrated meat. In addition, various cereals are present in the feed, there are products of the grainless category. Berries, fruits and vegetables are actively used. Among animal feed additives, balanced and easily digestible additives should be included.. There is a small risk that such expensive feeds are not suitable for British and British, but, as practice shows, it is precisely this feed of industrial production that will be as close as possible in its chemical composition to the natural diet of pets.

This is the latest generation of fodder, which is an improved version of extra feeds for representatives of the cat family. The meat used for such a product is obtained from animals raised on eco farms. Similar features for growing cereals and vegetables are provided for this category of ingredients. Chelists should not contain any flavor enhancers or other chemicals, so some Britons may refuse it when they are introduced to a new feed.

As a rule, cats of the British breed are not too picky in food, so they are happy to eat middle-class feeds.

However, experienced breeders of such animals still recommend a careful approach to the selection of industrial feed, given the following recommendations:

• it is important to study the composition indicated on the package, whether it is dry, wet or canned product; it is worth refusing to purchase if one or more unknown ingredients are in the list of components;
• expiration dates also remain relevant, since expired goods can become hazardous to a cat’s health;
• after the optimal type and class of feed has been selected, you should take care of choosing the most suitable packaging weight - do not buy large bags of food or the smallest portions so that the food does not deteriorate before the cat eats the entire volume; if you buy small portions, then you should be prepared for frequent trips to the store.

The fundamental point for the British is the presence of protein in food, since pets still remain predators, so they need animal food. For an adult, it takes from 120 to 250 grams of food per day, but in some periods, for example, during pregnancy, the daily norm can be doubled. Kittens will need a separate look and portion of food. British breeders are advised to adhere to the following rules when choosing pet food:

• in addition to the brand of the product, it is worth paying attention to how much the cat enjoys the daily use of such food, in some cases it will be necessary to give preference to middle-class feeds instead of luxury goods that belong to expensive commodity items;
• it is important to pay attention to the reaction of the animal’s body, its condition and behavior, for this it is recommended to buy several small packages of different products;
• it is worth giving preference to feeds that will always be available for sale in the nearest store;
• if one brand of food was chosen, then you should not purchase products from another manufacturer, since this is fraught with serious digestive system disorders in the animal, which is associated with large changes and rearrangements regarding the ingestion of another type of food;
• for the British it is worth choosing food without a large amount of vegetable carbohydrates;
• dry food is recommended to alternate with wet, which will be useful for the digestive tract of the animal.

For cat owners who cannot control the amount of food eaten per day due to their absence at home, one should not resort to options where the animal is left with a full bowl of food for the whole day. Since the food will surely wind up, especially moist or canned food, in addition, it is likely that the pet eats too much.

This is due to the cat’s tendency to be overweight, which results in health problems and longevity.

If a cat appeared in the house as a kitten, then from then on it should be accustomed to its diet. The option with two feedings is considered correct - in the morning and in the evening, in some cases the animal can be fed once a day. Learning may take some time, but subsequently a clear schedule will help to avoid begging by the animal whenever the owner is in the kitchen.

This is due to the well-developed intelligence of the feline family, who are able to remember where their food is and simply steal it.

Two meals a day is the norm, which applies only to adult and healthy cats. For pregnant, elderly and sick pets, the procedure and frequency of feeding should be slightly different. And this also applies to kittens, as soon as they begin to eat on their own and before reaching 10 months of age. Food should be designed specifically for kittens. Almost every manufacturer of pet products produces a special line for small pets. A separate series of feeds is available for castrated and sterilized Britons, since such animals have a high probability of kidney and urinary tract diseases. The main distinguishing feature of industrial feed in this group is the low content of ash, phosphorus and magnesium.

For breeders of British cats, veterinarians without fail recommend that you familiarize yourself with the main recommendations regarding food nutrition for industrial production. The following basic rules can be distinguished:

• it is forbidden to feed a cat with dry food and natural food at the same time, it is such a diet that can provoke the development of serious ailments in the animal;
• among all classes of feed for the British, experts still advise choosing a premium category;
• do not buy feed by weight, because over time, some of the useful components in them simply break up; food packaging must be hermetically sealed;
• very often it is the elite’s expensive elite food that causes allergic reactions, so when using this product you should carefully monitor your pet; if the cat began to scratch very often, it is worth replacing the selected food with another option;
• the pet must have its own dishes, and it is also forbidden to leave the animal without food for 2-3 days; such fasting days will go completely wrong for the pet;
• in animals that feed on industrial feeds, especially dry varieties, fresh water should always be available;
• the British are forbidden to give sweets, fried, spicy and oily.

For a video on how to feed British cats, see below.