Choosing food for Scottish Fold cats

Purebred Scottish Fold cats are the real embodiment of aristocracy. At the same time, they have a calm and gentle disposition. These pets, like any other, need proper and balanced nutrition. Only under the condition of a well-designed menu, the cat will be active and healthy. Today we look at how to choose the best food for these beauties.

Scottish Fold cats are insanely popular. These beauties are loved by many people who appreciate a kind and calm nature in animals. It should be noted, and surprisingly soft, plush fur of these pets. Of course, it will remain so for many years if you take care of proper nutrition of the seals.

Many people are interested in what is the advantage of feeding Scots with ready-made feeds over food from the table. It should be borne in mind that not all products that people eat contain the necessary amount of necessary components and vitamins. Some products can not be eaten at all in cats.

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

Ready food for cats of all breeds are presented in a huge range. The choice of consumers made products with different tastes - to find the perfect solution for your favorite Scot is not difficult. With such a large selection of menus, it will be possible to diversify the cat, and not to constantly give it the same.

Finished food is not necessary to pre-cook for a Scottish Fold cat. They just need to put in a bowl and that's it. The main thing is to choose for your pet what suits him best - a dry or wet treat.

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

With premium or super premium quality branded feeds, you need to feed the lop-eared Scots 2-3 times a day - this is the standard rate. If the diet for the cat will be made correctly, then the pet will be healthy and energetic. Meat should always be based on meat, regardless of whether you are ready to give food or use natural fresh food.

There are things that Scottish Fold cats can not be given, like most other breeds. Forbidden positions include sugar, salt, stabilizers, flavors and other similar additives. Such ingredients should be avoided by picking up good food for the Scots. They can be especially dangerous for a little kitten.

It is necessary to monitor the temperature of the food. It should not be too cold or hot. The optimum is room temperature. The consistency must also be correct. If you feed a kitten of this breed, it should be given food in a well-ground form. Closer to 6 months, you can give a kitten feed, consisting of larger items.

There are several choices of feed. suitable for lop-eared Scots, namely:

• dry;
• wet and semi-moist.

Dry feed is rightfully recognized as the most popular. The granules that make up such products have a long shelf life. Beforehand, they do not need to be prepared, cooked 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.

As long as the Scots kids still have milk teeth, they won't be able to gnaw the granules normally. When the teeth are loosened and replaced, the gums can be badly injured while taking such food. When the teeth are already cut and grow, dry food can lead to bite damage and curvature of the incisors - this is very important to consider.

Sometimes kittens (the same happens with adult cats) do not chew 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 bulky with the right amount of moisture, the animal will not feel full, even if the portion was calculated correctly;
• abdominal distention;
• constipation due to dehydration.

For adults, dry food is great. They not only feed animals, but also work as a toothbrush, cleaning their teeth, as well as massaging the gums. Often, dry feed pellets are used to encourage baleen friends during dog training and various training processes.

But dry food, used as the main food, will necessarily require large fluid intake 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.

The second most popular wet and semi-moist products for cats. Such a diet differs from the above dry with a significant liquid content. This type of delicacy is more suitable for the Scots, because it does not force cats to consume water in large quantities. True, these products have one minus - sometimes their regular use in food ends with the loosening of the gums, due to the absence of hard pieces.

Wet food are of two types:

• pastes;
• pieces with gravy.

Pates should be given to small kittens and elderly cats, whose teeth should not be subjected to unnecessary stress in the form of dry, hard pellets. Such wet food options are the ideal solution for pets suffering from various diseases associated with the oral cavity. As for the feed in the form of pieces in gravy, they are best given to adult pets and teenage cats.

All existing varieties of cat food are divided into classes. Economy, premium and super premium products are on sale. The most affordable fodder is related to the economy class. They are cheap and very actively advertised. Manufacturers that produce such food, cheapen it as much as possible, using a basis of soy or carbohydrates.

As part of most of the budget feed there are all sorts of flavorings, dyes and other ingredients that can not be called useful. Lop-eared Scots, as well as representatives of any other breeds, are not recommended to be fed with such feeds - they can seriously harm the health of fluffy ones.

For a permanent diet, it is recommended to purchase premium and super-premium feed categories. If you choose a product for a neutered cat or a sterilized cat, then you need to buy only premium options.

Vitamin complexes, protein and other necessary components are present in the feed of such classes. True, this food is more expensive. Some varieties of premium feed can be found only in rare pet stores. Many manufacturers of such delicacies produce separate therapeutic line of feed, which should be given to animals for the purpose of a veterinarian.

Premium feed is much better than those that belong to the class of economy. As a rule, they can be given to cats every day without fear for their health. About cheap products this can not be said.

Separately, it is necessary to allocate cat food, belonging to the class of holistic. Such products are rightly recognized as the highest quality and in most cases are made only from natural ingredients. They cost dearly, but do not harm the health of the lop-eared Scots. It is worth noting that the prevalence of these products is not the greatest, especially compared to the public feed.

Food for representatives of the Scottish breed must be chosen carefully. Do not buy the cheapest products of low quality. Consider a small rating of the best producers of high-quality feed, which is ideal for charming Fold Scots.

First, find out which feed is best suited for Scottish kittens.

• Royal Canin. A well-known brand offers high-quality feed for kittens. We should also highlight the French-made dry product Shorthair kitten, which includes rice, poultry and corn. It has a pleasant aroma, is distinguished by a small expense.

• 1 st choice kitten. Excellent balanced premium feed for kittens, containing 30% protein. You can give not only kittens, but also pregnant cats. Allergic reactions to the components of this product are extremely rare.

• Hills science plan kitten tuna. Dry food pellets for the Scots, which can be given to kittens from 2 months. The composition contains tuna and chicken meat. Omega fatty acids are available.

• Wahre liebe junge. Another high-quality dry food that can be given to kittens of any breed from 2 months. It contains colostrum, which has a beneficial effect on the immune system of babies. There is also turkey and chicken meat, eggs, rice and beet pulp.

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

As for the best feed for adult Fold Scots - here the rating will consist of other products. Let's get acquainted with them.

• Flatazor crocktail adulte poissions. This feed is the perfect solution for adult Scots. It is based on fish meat, poultry. Chicken fat is not here - duck is used instead. Corn fiber and millet also occur. Apples and beet pulp are used as fiber. According to veterinarians, the protein in this diet is absorbed quickly and easily by the body of cats. In addition, the product contains the necessary vitamins.

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

• 1 st choice adult cat chicken formula. This is a premium premium Canadian adult feed. It has a high protein content (30%) and fat (17%). Proteins in the composition of high-quality, derived from poultry meat. Grain crops are not here, but there are components such as brown rice or rice bran.This product has only one drawback, which should be taken into account - there is cellulose in its composition. Usually this component is included only in cheap food.

• Earthburn holistic, primitive feline natural cat food. This product is manufactured in the United States can not be called widespread. It is rarely found in stores. It has 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, which lacks cereals. 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 of Canadian production. It is ideal for adult Fold Scots. The protein here is 35%, and fats - 19%. The basis of the product is herring, salmon and flour from the carcasses of these fish. No grain crops. Alfalfa and peas are used instead. Sources of many vitamins and fiber are carrots, pumpkin and apple. Also in the composition is cranberry - acidity regulator.

Fold Scottish food should be chosen carefully paying attention to the following product features.

• Meals should be premium, super premium or holistic. Too cheap economy products should not be taken.
• Separately pick feed 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, designed for kittens from 2 months.
• Familiarize yourself with the composition of the feed. It is not recommended to take food with flavoring additives, preservatives of unknown origin and various chemicals. The best options will be products on a natural basis.
• For the Scots it is necessary to buy only high quality branded feed.
• Feeding from medical lines can be bought for cats, but only after consulting a veterinarian.

If you brought a luxurious Fold Scot, then you should know what to feed him is prohibited.

• Do not give the bones of fish and birds. Kitty can swallow them and damage internal organs.
• It is better not to feed the Scots with river fish. Raw and too fatty fish carcasses are also better not to give.
• It is not recommended to feed fat meat. Therefore, lamb, pork and fatty poultry should be banned.
• Do not give raw eggs because of the threat of getting salmonella.
• Cow's milk can provoke gastric disorders pedigreed cat. First of all it concerns those cases when an animal drinks milk in its pure form.
• Do not give the Scots drugs intended for humans, not for animals. Firstly, you are unlikely to be able to calculate the correct dose, and secondly, most of the components in human medications are not suitable for animals.
• It is not recommended to give food from the table. In no case do not feed the Fold Scots sweet, products with spices, baking. Banned fried, canned and smoked products. The Scots should not be given even the food that is intended for small children, because in these variants there are also various additives: salt, sugar and spices - these elements are not perceived by the body of cats.
• Spicy food neither the Scots nor the representatives of other breeds can not be given. Otherwise, you can cause serious damage to the digestive system of pets.
• It is not recommended to give raw potatoes to the Scots, because there are dangerous and toxic substances for them.

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