Nowadays, many people want to raise an American shorthair cat, but many people also wonder whether it is a good idea to raise an American shorthair cat. First, before raising an American shorthair cat, the owner should understand how to raise an American shorthair cat. Cats provide good protein and other nutrients, so usually, the owner can feed the American Shorthair cat some fish, but only in moderation, not excessive. Excessive feeding of fish can be harmful to the health of American Shorthair cats.

The American Shorthair Law

Diet:

A nutrition expert pointed out that fish can provide cats with better protein and other nutrients, but excessive fish is harmful to cats' health. For example, tuna itself is rich in a large amount of polyunsaturated fatty acids, and requires a considerable amount of vitamin E to prevent fatty acid spoilage. If the American shorthair cat eats a diet containing excessive tuna for a long time, it may have very serious consequences, such as yellow fat disease. The cause of yellow fat disease is that the content of vitamin E in the food is insufficient, thereby forming a yellow substance deposited in the body fat, the disease produces a painful inflammatory response.  The key to preventing the disease in American Shorthair cats is to give cats a nutritionally complete and balanced diet, and avoid overfeeding tuna. These are the precautions for raising American Shorthair cats, and owners should keep in mind.

Nursing:

The nasal passages of American Shorthair cats are relatively short, and they often shed tears, which are easy to shed tears around the eyes. Especially light-colored cats, the tears left on their faces are really ugly. This situation requires the owner to clean up every day, and it can also be removed. There is a simple way to wipe the eyes with a hot towel every day, or use some starch and boric acid powder mixed in half and then pat on the tear stains, the powder can absorb the stains Bleach.
Alternatively, you can also choose to take a tablespoon of boric acid powder and dissolve it in a cup of boiling water, and stir well. Buy a small container and put the cotton pads in the container. Then pour the solution onto a cotton pad, then slowly pour off the excess solution and close the box. Then take one of these homemade makeup removers daily to bleach, remove tears, and also prevent tear buildup. However, remember to replace the cotton pad once a week, as bacteria will grow and cause infection if left for a long time.

If the American Shorthair has a face There are already stubborn stains on it, then we can use the above-mentioned method, that is, use some starch and boric acid powder to remove the stains. You can first mix the powder with water into a paste, then apply the paste on the stain of the American Shorthair cat and let it dry naturally. After drying, brush it off and wipe the cat clean. Pay special attention, do not let the powder fall into the cat's eyes, it will cause damage to the eyes.