how to raise a folding cat? Many people who love cats hope to have such a unique pet cat, but as we all know, there are many diseases in folded-ear cats, so how should we raise them?
1. Folding cats are very adaptable, and they don't need to be spoiled, just need a warm and peaceful living environment. Folding ears are very sweet, like to be close to people, willing to play with their owners, and more eager to get their favor.
2. Like other cats, the necessities of life for folded-ear cats include: a litter basin, litter, a bowl for eating and drinking, a cat climbing frame and a cat scratching board. In addition, a warm and comfortable cat nest should be prepared for folded-ear cats. It is best to place it in a sunny and ventilated place, so that cats can bask in the sun when sleeping. Sunbathing is very important for cats, which can supplement calcium and sterilize.
3. If it is the first time to raise a folded-ear cat, you must bring home a small folded-ear cat that has been vaccinated for more than 3 months. Such a kitten has been able to grow steadily and raise it with more peace of mind. In addition, even if Xiaozheer has taken it home, you should keep in touch with the cat house for the first two or three months. In case Xiaozheer is depressed or even doesn't eat or play, you can ask the reason and seek medical advice as soon as possible.
4. Folding cats are greedy. When they see people eating, they pester their owners to eat. No matter what you feed them, they will eat, but this will damage their health. Therefore, it is recommended not to feed people's food to the folding cat. Even if people pester you again when eating, don't be soft-hearted.
kittens with broken ears within 5 or 4 months should not be fed milk, because their stomachs are very sensitive and fragile. It is suggested to feed cats with cat food, canned cats and cat snacks specially formulated for kittens with broken ears, occasionally with a little boiled chicken or beef, and these chicken or beef must be cooked until soft and rotten.
6. Like most cats, the gastrointestinal function of cats with folded ears is weak, so it is best to feed cat food with folded ears, because cat food is specially tailored for cats, which is more comprehensive in nutrition and more conducive to digestion and absorption by cats. The brand of cat food you feed should be fixed. If you need to replace other brands of cat food for them, you must have an adaptation process and gradually replace the original cat food with new cat food.
7. The canned cat fed to the folded-ear cat must be eaten within two days after opening, and it must be covered and stored in the refrigerator. When it is eaten again, it needs to be heated slightly in the microwave oven, and the temperature is almost the same as that of our hands. The cat's rice bowl should be cleaned and wiped dry after each feeding. Never feed expired food to folded-ear cats, let alone other pets' food. This will easily lead to gastrointestinal diseases, but it will not pay off.
8. Folding ears cats should ensure a certain amount of drinking water every day, so they should prepare a proper amount of fresh drinking water for folding ears cats every day. Instead of drinking tap water for cats, they must drink cold boiled water. The bowls for drinking water should be cleaned every day, and the bowls should be wiped dry every time before being put into drinking books.
9. It is very important to clean the ears of folding cats. The structure of folding cats' ears is different from that of other kinds of cats. Because the ears of folding cats are folded down, dust and dirt can easily accumulate in their ears. If they are not cleaned regularly, they are prone to ear mites and even infection and inflammation, which will adversely affect the health of folding cats. Therefore, it is very important to clean their ears regularly. You can use ear drops special for folding cats every week.
1. Folded-ear cats like to be close to their owners, so you should try to spend some time with your cat every day. Don't leave it alone all the time. You can comb and groom it, touch its body and play with it for a while. In this interaction, you can not only enhance mutual affection, but also make folded-ear cats healthy physically and mentally.
11. The frequency of bathing for folded-ear cats should not be too frequent, nor should they not be washed for a long time. Generally speaking, in hot summer, folded-ear cats can be bathed once every half month, once every month in spring and autumn, and once every two months in cold winter. Of course, the cycle of bathing for folded-ear cats needs to be determined according to the cat's physical condition, and there is no hard and fast time regulation. In addition, you must use a cat-specific shampoo to bathe the folded-ear cat, and never use a human shampoo to bathe the cat.
12. Skeletal disease of folded-ear cats is hereditary, so there is no way to prevent and cure it. The owner needs to pay close attention to the cat's every move in daily maintenance. The symptoms of the cat are not obvious at the initial stage of the disease. When the owner finds that the cat has become inactive, he can check whether the cat's joints are swollen and the foot pads are thickened. If there is any abnormality, he should take the cat to the hospital for diagnosis and treatment as soon as possible.