How to Feed an Exotic Shorthair Cat
📝 Summary
Exotic Shorthairs need wide, shallow ceramic bowls and a small-nozzle bottle; small kibble fed on a schedule. Daily eye/nose care, brushing, ear checks, malocclusion watch, stool monitoring, diet variety, low-dust litter, and regular deworming and vaccines keep them healthy.
1 Feeding an Exotic Shorthair
The Exotic Shorthair’s flat face needs special feeding. Use wide, shallow bowls and feed on a schedule. Here are the care points.
1. Choose the Right Dishes
The broad, short jaw suits a wide, shallow ceramic bowl; a small-nozzle water bottle avoids wet fur and skin trouble. Clean and disinfect dishes often.
2. Feed on a Schedule
Small kibble suits the short muzzle; pick age-appropriate food. At 2-3 months feed 5-6 times daily plus fish oil and VE for VD and calcium; as it grows, increase portions and reduce frequency.
Eye and Breathing Care
Prone to eye and airway issues – clean eyes and wipe the nose daily.
Coat Care
They cannot fully self-groom; brush daily and condition the coat for health and shine.
Ear Checks
If eye discharge persists despite cleaning, check the ears – ear problems can reach the eyes; clean ears regularly.
Dental and Malocclusion
Watch for malocclusion; use an oral rinse and correct early if it eats with a raised head.
Stool Watch
Normal stool is formed and tubular; loose stool signals digestion or gut trouble – take note.
Varied Diet
Rotate dry and wet food for appetite and balanced nutrition.
Litter Choice
The short nose dislikes dusty, perfumed clay; use low-dust, unscented litter and a large covered box.
Deworm and Vaccinate
Regular deworming and vaccines are key to preventing illness.
Those are the feeding and care points for an Exotic Shorthair – hope they help.
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