CATDOLL : What should you pay attention to when raising a Scottish Fold cat?

What should you pay attention to when raising a Scottish Fold cat?

1. After it becomes an adult, you should take it to a regular pet hospital for a physical examination every six months, and adjust the feeding method based on the results of the physical examination.

2. Babies can be vaccinated at around 9 to 12 weeks. They need to be vaccinated against infectious diseases and rabies. The vaccines against infectious diseases are mainly used to prevent three common infectious diseases of cats: feline panleukopenia virus, feline herpes virus, and feline calicivirus.

3. In addition to feeding the Scottish Fold cat with staple food, you can also regularly feed it some chicken breast, fish, healthy fruits and vegetables, egg yolks, etc. as supplementary food, but be careful to eat in moderation. It is recommended to choose a staple cat food with a protein content of more than 36%.

4. The cat owner should check the sitting posture and paw pads of the Scottish Fold cat every day to see if there is any swelling or deformation. If any abnormality is found, the cat should be taken to the doctor in time.

5. Regularly deworm the Scottish Fold cat. It is recommended to deworm the cat once a month and deworm the cat once every three months. If the cat is accidentally infected with parasites, it may suffer from hair loss, weight loss, coughing, anemia, diarrhea and other symptoms, which will make it very uncomfortable.

How to care for a Scottish Fold cat

1. The fur needs to be combed regularly. For short-haired cats, brush once a week, and for long-haired cats, brush twice a week to prevent the formation of hair balls.

2. Provide your cat with a scratching post and trim its nails every few weeks.

3. Brush your teeth at least once a week and maintain good dental hygiene habits.

4. Check your ears once a week for signs of irritation, mites, or infection.

5. Keeping the cat's litter box clean will help cultivate the cat's habit of using the litter box.