Choose food for Scottish fold cats

Purebred Scottish fold cats are a true embodiment of aristocracy. Moreover, they are distinguished by a calm and gentle disposition. These pets, like any others, need a proper and balanced diet. Only on condition of a well-composed menu the cat will be active and healthy. Today we will consider how to choose the best food for these handsome men.

Scottish fold cats are insanely popular. These beauties are loved by many people who value a kind and calm character in animals. It should be noted and surprisingly soft, plush hair of these pets. Of course, she will remain such for many years, if you take care of the proper nutrition of the cats.

Many people are interested in what is the advantage of feeding Scots with ready-made feed over food from the table. It must be borne in mind that not all foods that people eat have in their composition the right amount of necessary components and vitamins. Some foods cannot be eaten by cats at all.

As for the finished industrial feed, they already provide for the presence of all the required vitamins and minerals. All ingredients are balanced.

Ready-made feeds for cats of all breeds are presented in a huge assortment. At the choice of consumers, products with different tastes are made - choosing an ideal solution for your beloved Scots is not difficult.With such a large selection of menus, it will be possible to diversify a cat’s menu, rather than constantly giving it the same thing.

Ready-made feeds do not need to be pre-cooked for a Scottish fold cat. They only need to be put in a bowl and that’s all. The main thing is to choose for your pet what suits him best - a dry or wet treat.

In a large assortment of branded feeds you can "get lost", because of which many owners are interested in which product will be the best and most suitable. It is important to build on the feed class. The main thing is not to give pets treats of the economy class, as they can cause serious harm to the health of pets, especially if you feed the animal with such products constantly.

High-quality branded premium or super-premium feeds need to be fed Fold Scots 2-3 times a day - this is the standard norm. If the diet for the cat is correctly composed, the pet will be healthy and energetic. The basis of nutrition should always be meat, regardless of whether you are ready to give food or resort to natural fresh products.

There are things that can not be given to Scottish fold cats, like most representatives of other breeds. Forbidden items include sugar, salt, stabilizers, flavorings and other similar additives. Such components should be avoided, picking up good food for the Scots. They can be especially dangerous in relation to a small kitten.

It is necessary to monitor the temperature of food. It should not be too cold or hot. Optimum is room temperature. Consistency should also be correct. If you feed a kitten of the specified breed, then he should be given food in a well-ground form. Closer to 6 months, you can give the kitten food, consisting of larger elements.

There are several feed options, suitable for fold scots, namely:

• dry
• moist and semi-moist.

The most popular are rightly considered dry feed. The granules that make up these products have a long shelf life. Previously, they do not need to be cooked, boiled or stewed - they are immediately poured into bowls and after that they can be eaten. The main thing is to remember that such delicacies should not be given to very small kittens.

While the Scottish babies still have milk teeth, they will not be able to properly crack the granules. When teeth are loosened and replaced, gums can be severely injured while eating such food. When the teeth have already erupted and grow, dry food can lead to bite damage and curvature of the incisors - this is very important to consider.

Sometimes kittens (this happens with adult cats) do not chew the granules, but immediately swallow them whole. There is nothing good from such meals. As a result, this can lead to a number of problems:

• overeating - until the granules become voluminous with the right amount of moisture, the animal will not feel full, even if the portion was calculated correctly;
• bloating;
• constipation due to dehydration.

For adults, dry food is perfect. They not only feed the animals, but also work like a toothbrush, brushing their teeth and also massaging the gums. Dry feed pellets are often used to encourage baleen friends during training and various training processes.

But dry food, used as the main food, will certainly require a large consumption of liquid from the cat. The Scot will have to drink a lot, otherwise there will be certain problems associated with the digestive system. That is why the owners should not forget about the regular change of water - it should always be fresh and clean.

Wet and semi-moist products for cats are recognized as the second most popular. Such nutrition differs from the dry described above by a significant liquid content.This type of treat is more suitable for Scots, as it does not force cats to consume large amounts of water. True, these products have one drawback - sometimes their regular use in food ends with loosening of the gums, due to the absence of hard pieces.

Wet foods are of two types:

• pastes;
• pieces with gravy.

Pate should be given to small kittens and elderly cats, whose teeth should not be subjected to unnecessary stress in the form of dry hard granules. These wet feed options are ideal for pets suffering from various diseases related to the oral cavity. As for the feed in the form of pieces in gravy, it is better to give them to adult pets and teen cats.

All existing varieties of cat food are divided into classes. On sale are products of economy, premium and super-premium. The most affordable are the feed belonging to the economy class. They are cheap and very actively advertised. Manufacturers producing such food, reduce its cost as much as possible, using a base of soy or carbohydrates.

The composition of most budget feeds contains all sorts of flavoring additives, dyes and other ingredients that cannot be called useful. Lop-eared Scots, as well as representatives of any other breeds, are not recommended to feed with such feeds - they can seriously harm the health of furry ones.

For a constant diet, it is recommended to purchase premium and super-premium categories of feed. If a product is selected for a castrated cat or a sterilized cat, then you need to buy only premium options here.

In the feed of such classes there are vitamin complexes, protein and other necessary components. True, such food is more expensive. Some varieties of premium feeds can be found only in rare pet stores. Many manufacturers of such delicacies produce separate medical lines of feed, which should be given to animals as prescribed by the veterinarian.

Premium feeds are much better than those that belong to the economy class. As a rule, they can be given to cats every day, without fear for their health. This can not be said about cheap products.

Separately, it is worth highlighting cat food belonging to the class of holistic. Such products are rightfully recognized as the highest quality and in most cases are made only from natural ingredients. They are expensive, but do not harm the health of the fold Scots. It is worth noting that the prevalence of these products is not the largest, especially compared to budget feeds.

Scottish breeds should be carefully selected. You should not buy the cheapest low quality products. Consider a small rating of the best manufacturers of high-quality feeds that are ideal for charming fold-scots.

First, find out which feed is most suitable for Scottish kittens.

• Royal Canin. A well-known brand offers high-quality feed for kittens. Separately, it is worth highlighting the French-made Shorthair kitten dry product, which contains rice, poultry and corn. It has a pleasant aroma, low consumption.

• 1 st choice kitten. A beautiful balanced premium kitten food containing 30% protein. It can be given not only to kittens, but also to pregnant cats. Allergic reactions to the components of this product are extremely rare.

• Hills science plan kitten tuna. Dry food in granules for Scots, which can be given to kittens from 2 months. The composition contains tuna and chicken meat.There are omega fatty acids.

• Wahre liebe Junge. Another high-quality dry food that can be given to kittens of any breeds from 2 months. The composition contains colostrum, beneficial effect on the immunity of babies. There is also turkey and chicken meat, eggs, rice and beet pulp.

These feeds are best suited to small Scottish fold kittens. Some of them in dry form can be given to babies who are not yet 6 months old.

As for the best forages for adult lop-eared Scots - here the rating will consist of other products. Get acquainted with them.

• Flatazor crocktail adulte poissions. This food is an ideal solution for adult Scots. It is based on fish meat, poultry. There is no chicken fat here - duck is used instead. Corn fibers and millet also occur. As fiber, apples and beet pulp are used. According to veterinarians, the protein in this feed is absorbed quickly and easily by cats. In addition, the product contains the necessary vitamins.

• Royal canin British shorthair. High-quality food, released specifically for Scottish and British cats, taking into account the peculiarities of their digestive system. The product is available in the form of large curved croquettes - the whole cat will not be able to swallow them, and during chewing, the teeth and the oral cavity as a whole will be cleaned.

• 1 st choice adult cat chicken formula. This is a premium Canadian premium adult Scottish food. It is characterized by a high content of protein (30%) and fat (17%). Proteins in the composition are high-quality, obtained from poultry meat. There are no cereal crops, but there are components such as brown rice or rice bran. This product has only one drawback, which should be taken into account - cellulose is present in its composition. Usually this component is included only in cheap food.

• Earthburn holistic, primitive feline natural cat food. This product is made in the USA can not be called widespread. In stores, you can rarely find it. It is characterized by a high content of high-quality protein - up to 44% and fat - up to 20%. This is a good high-calorie diet for adult Scots, in which there are no crops. It is based on chicken and turkey flour, herring and egg powder, potatoes and brown rice. The balance of such a diet is exceptional. There are excellent vitamin supplements.

• Acana pacifica for cats. Wonderful high protein feed Canadian production. It is ideal for adult fold scots. Protein here is 35%, and fats - 19%. The product is based on herring, salmon and flour from the carcasses of these fish. There are no crops. Instead, alfalfa and peas are used. Sources of many vitamins and fiber are carrots, pumpkins and apples. Also in the composition is cranberries - acidity regulator.

Fold Scottish food should be selected carefully Paying attention to the following product features.

• Meals should be premium, super premium or holistic. Products that are too cheap should not be taken.
• Separately select feeds for kittens and adults. For babies, dry food up to 6 months is better not to take with the exception of branded high-quality options for kittens from 2 months.
• Familiarize yourself with the composition of the feed. It is not recommended to take food with flavors, preservatives of unknown origin and various chemicals. The best options are natural-based products.
• For Scots, you need to buy only branded high quality feed.
• It is possible to buy food from treatment lines, but only after consulting a veterinarian.

If you got a luxurious fold Scot, then you should know what it is forbidden to feed him.

• Do not give the bones of fish and birds. A cat can swallow them and damage internal organs.
• It is better not to feed the Scots river fish. Raw and too fatty fish carcasses are also better not to give.
• It is not recommended to feed fatty meat. Therefore, lamb, pork and fatty poultry should be banned.
• Do not give raw eggs because of the threat of salmonellosis.
• Cow's milk can provoke gastric upsets of a thoroughbred cat. First of all, this applies to those cases when the animal drinks milk in its pure form.
• Do not give Scots medicine that is for people, not animals. Firstly, you are unlikely to be able to calculate the correct dose, and secondly, most of the components in human medicines are not suitable for animals.
• It is not recommended to give food from the table. In no case do not feed the fold Scots with sweets, products with spices, baking. Fried, canned and smoked foods are prohibited. Scots can not even be given food that is intended for small children, because in such options there are also different additives: salt, sugar and spices - these elements are not perceived by the body of cats.
• Spicy food can neither be given to Scots nor representatives of other breeds. Otherwise, it can cause serious damage to the digestive system of pets.
• It is not recommended to give the Scots raw potatoes, as it contains substances that are dangerous and toxic to them.

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