All information about nutrition and food for British Shorthair cats will be shared in detail in this article.
British Shorthair cats are quite voracious, so they will eat any food you give them. However, choosing the right food for British Shorthair cats to help them develop comprehensively and stay healthy is not something that every cat owner knows. Choosing food also depends on the characteristics of each cat as well as your experience in raising them.
Origin of British Shorthair
The British Shorthair, also known as the Aln cat, is the oldest cat breed in the world today. It appeared around 100 AD, when the Romans explored and invaded the islands of the United Kingdom. During the invasion, they brought the Aln cat with them.
Not only living and developing very well in the UK, British Shorthair cats are also raised as pets in many aristocratic families in the UK. But since the Persian cat appeared in the UK in particular and European countries in general, British Shorthair cats have been “out of favor”. The number of Aln cats has also gradually decreased over time.
After World War I, the British Shorthair was almost extinct. It was not until the 1960s that breeders succeeded in creating a purebred British Shorthair. This result was recognized by the American Cat Association (CFA) and The International Cat Association (TICA).
British Shorthair cats appeared in Vietnam at the end of 2008 and until now this breed of cat is loved by many people. Because the number of Aln cats is not much, the price of these cats is still very expensive, from about 4.5-8 million VND/cat. Caring for Aln cats is also difficult due to the difference in climate between Vietnam and the UK.
The British Shorthair is the oldest cat breed in the world today.
Aboutproblem British Shorthair Cat Foodyou can combine both forms of feeding cats with pre-processed canned food or buying fresh food for Aln cats to eat. You can also combine both types of food to change the taste for Aln cats to eat more deliciously. Specifically:
Prepared food for British Shorthair cats
There are many processed food products specifically for cats such as:Me-o, Royal Canin, Whiskas, Nutri Source Weight Management, Cat Eye Kitten & Cat, Home Cat, O’fresh – Cat care, Whiskas tuna… These are all famous brands in the world, the quality of the products has passed the inspection of prestigious agencies and organizations, so you can completely rest assured to buy them for your cat to eat.To buy ready-made food specifically for cats, you should go to reputable and well-known pet food stores on the market. However, the price will be an issue that makes you hesitate whether to buy ready-made food for cats or not. Compared to buying fresh food to cook for Aln cats, buying ready-made food is much more expensive.
The biggest advantage of ready-made cat food is that it saves time and effort in feeding cats. Cats are still provided with all the necessary nutrients for development. Canned cat food is also very diverse, with many different types, from dry to hard, from wet to soft, so it is suitable for British Shorthair cats of different ages.
If you have time, don’t hesitate to go to the market to buy fresh food to cook for your British Shorthair cats.
Beef, chicken, duck, pork, fish, shrimp… are the most suitable and best foods for Aln cats. In addition, vegetables and fruits provide fiber and vitamins, which are also necessary foods to help cats increase resistance, improve the immune system, digest and absorb food better to stay healthy. If your cats are lazy to eat vegetables, you should grind the vegetables, mix them with meat and feed them.
To limit the situation of British Shorthair cats becoming obese due to overeating and lack of exercise, you should limit their rice intake. Eating too much rice, too often and continuously will cause the cat’s weight to increase rapidly.
The advantage of cooking for your British Shorthair cat is that it saves a lot of money compared to buying ready-made food, fresh food has a more attractive flavor. The biggest limitation of making your own cat food is that it takes time. If your work is too busy, this is really an impossible task. Besides, having to balance nutrition and nutrients in each daily meal to help cats develop comprehensively and not become obese is not easy.
You can choose one of the two types of food above. But it is better to combine both canned food and homemade food for British Shorthair cats. When you are busy, you can feed your cat with processed food; and when you have free time, you can buy food and prepare it for them. Changing the taste of food regularly also helps British Shorthair cats eat more deliciously.
What should British Shorthair cats not eat?
Besides those British Shorthair Cat Food Well there are some dangerous foods that Aln cats should not eat such as:
Raw Potatoes: Potato leaves and skins contain toxic chemicals that can be toxic to cats. The digestive system and stomach are the two parts that will be affected first if you feed potatoes to your Aln cat.
Garlic and onions: These are two types of food that cats are forbidden to eat. Just eating onions and garlic in small amounts will cause cats to become weak, vomit, have diarrhea, anemia, and even die.
Raw eggs: Not only do raw eggs contain many pathogenic bacteria, they also contain avidin which hinders the absorption of vitamin B, seriously affecting the health of Aln cats.
Raw meat and fish: British Shorthair cats can be poisoned by eating raw meat and raw fish. Therefore, cook meat and fish thoroughly to eliminate bacteria that are harmful to your cat’s health.
Salmon: Cats also like to eat fish. But salmon is absolutely not recommended for cats. The high fat content and mercury in salmon can be harmful to your Aln cats.
Dog food: The nutritional needs of cats and dogs are completely different. If cats eat dog food for a long time, they will lack nutrients, leading to many complicated diseases.
British Shorthair cats should not be fed raw eggs.
Food for British Shorthair cats Not too different from other cat breeds, so you can completely find the food they like at stores, supermarkets or markets. Love along with understanding of diet and care are the secrets to help your British Shorthair cats grow fast and stay healthy.
