CATDOLL : How old is a British Shorthair cat considered an adult?

British shorthair cats are considered adults when they are over 12 months old, which is equivalent to 16 to 18 years old for humans. During this process, the weight of British shorthair cats will gradually increase until they reach maturity, and their weight will remain the same. The weight of adult male cats is maintained at about 5 kilograms, and the weight of female cats is maintained at about 4 kilograms.

Feeding methods for adult British Shorthair cats:

1. Diet. Adult British Shorthair cats can start to be fed adult cat food, but when changing cat food, it is best to adopt the seven-day food change method. British Shorthair cats have poor digestive function, and suddenly changing cat food will cause diarrhea and other conditions.

2. Exercise. British Shorthair cats don’t like to exercise and are prone to obesity. Overweight cats will also have physical problems. It is recommended to exercise and play for more than half an hour every day to stay healthy.

3. Cleaning. Cats have the habit of self-cleaning with their tongues, but they also eat a lot of hair. Feeding them some hairball paste regularly can clean the hairballs in the intestines in time and help them take care of their stomachs.