Scottish Folds became folds due to genetics. Of course, the Scottish Fold is also for this reason, which makes it stand out among many pet cats and is loved by people. So how do we raise Scottish Fold cats so that cats can have a healthy growth environment.

Scottish Fold

1. How to raise Scottish Fold cats

1. Fold cats have strong adaptability because they have inherited the hard-working character of their ancestors, and they can handle unfamiliar environments calmly. However, when raising a healthy fold cat, you should also pay attention to the weather. The humidity is best maintained at 50-60%, otherwise it will easily suffer from skin diseases.

2. Like most cats, the folded cat has a weak stomach. It is best to give them a fixed brand of cat food. If you need to replace them with other brands of cat food, you must slow down. Take it slow, in the process of changing food, pay special attention to their poop, because suddenly changing cat food can easily lead to diarrhea in cats.

3. Fold cats like to be close to their owners very much, so don't let them stay at home alone for a long time. It's better for their owners to spend more time playing with them when they get home. During play, you can not only enhance your relationship with it, but also help it maintain a fit body.

4. Malnutrition is the most likely cause of folded cat hair loss, and the most common nutrient deficiency is protein deficiency. Insufficient vitamin intake is also one of the reasons. At this time, vitamin A should be supplemented for cats, such as animal liver, or special fish liver oil capsules.

5. A clean environment is very important for a fold cat, so owners should regularly clean the fold cat's litter and the items it uses.

6. The folded ear itself comes from the disabled gene. If two folded-eared cats are mated, it will often cause disability on the tail or limbs due to the increased probability of the disabled gene. Therefore, this mating method is is strictly prohibited. For the health of the next generation, owners should not allow two folded cats to mate.

2. Tips for raising Scottish fold cats

1. Before the rainy season, give the fold cat a bath and blow it dry, so as to prevent the cat from folding. Dermatosis in cats with ears. If your fold cat has skin disease, it is recommended to go to the hospital for diagnosis by a doctor. Because there are many types of fungi, the ointments applied are also classified for different fungi. In case of wrong use, it will only cause more severe skin diseases.

2. All fold cats live in south-facing rooms, and there is a fixed time every day for them to exercise in the yard and bask in the sun. Ultraviolet rays in the sun sterilize. Moreover, the cat litter and litter box that the folded cat uses daily have time to be exposed to the sun frequently.

3. If it is rainy and cloudy and there is no sunshine, you can buy a reptile pet lamp with UV light and hang it in the folded cat room, and find a lamp that is specially treated without harm to the eyes of animals.

4. After the little fold cat is born, wash the mucus from the body with warm water, blow it with a hair dryer to 80% dry, and put it back to the mother cat. This method can greatly reduce the chance of the little fold cat getting milk moss.

5. When purchasing a fold cat, be sure to confirm the elasticity of the tail, and check the legs and feet. Not bulky or inflexible due to stubby legs or separated toes. The elasticity of the tail can be judged by a very gentle stroke from the base of the tail in a slight arch to the tip of the tail. If the elasticity is normal, this arched stroke will not cause discomfort to the cat.