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What Is the Temperament of a Garfield Cat (Exotic Shorthair)?
The Exotic Shorthair (often called a Garfield cat) is gentle, timid, and friendly, and quiet most of the time. They enjoy human company, are good even with strangers, and rarely attack even when accidentally hurt.
My Exotic Shorthair had an eye removed and now the socket discharges and smells bad – what should I do?
Post-enucleation discharge and odor suggest infection or a complication. Rinse with saline, use vet-prescribed antibiotics, keep the collar on, and see a vet if no improvement.
What Is the Exotic Shorthair’s Temperament?
The Exotic Shorthair is friendly, gentle, lively, and curious, getting along with people and other pets, and needs play to burn energy. Some are lazy and dislike being disturbed while resting, which makes them prone to weight gain.
How do I train an Exotic Shorthair (flat-faced) cat?
Cats are independent and hard to train, so start early as a kitten. Use favorite treats as rewards but don't overfeed. Begin with basics like sit, down, and come, then raise difficulty.
Why does my Exotic Shorthair (Garfield) lick people’s noses?
An Exotic Shorthair licking your nose can mean greeting, affection, acting cute, or gathering info. It may be saying hello and showing goodwill. These cats are affectionate and dependent, showing it directly by licking or rubbing. They also lick when being cute.
Why does an Exotic Shorthair have bloody stool?
Bloody stool in an Exotic Shorthair can be digestive problems like infection or ulcer, or parasite infection, abdominal trauma, or tumors. With other signs like vomiting, poor appetite, or weight loss, take it to the vet, who can test the stool and examine to find the cause and treat it.
How often should an Exotic Shorthair (Garfield) cat be bathed?
An Exotic Shorthair can be bathed every 1 to 3 months; if clean and odorless, bathing is unnecessary. Too-frequent baths harm coat and skin and cause disease. Regular brushing cleans and bonds; check for abnormalities while brushing.
How often should an Exotic Shorthair be dewormed?
Deworm an Exotic Shorthair monthly inside and out from 0 to 6 months, then internal every 3 months and external monthly. Always deworm only when healthy.
Common Health Issues in Exotic Shorthairs and How to Care for Them
Exotic Shorthairs are prone to eye discharge, a short nose with breathing trouble, malocclusion, delicate paw pads, ear issues, and coat/skin problems from poor self-grooming. Daily cleaning, brushing, and early vet care keep these in check.
How to Feed an Exotic Shorthair Cat
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.