We will find that many friends choose to keep European shorthair cats. This is one of the new independent breeds in recent years. It mainly originated in Europe and has a strong ability to adapt to the environment, and its hair color is mainly Divided into lavender and key colors, the appearance features are more obvious. So, what are the characteristics of European shorthair cats? What are the feeding points?

1. The appearance characteristics of European shorthair cats

1. The limbs are relatively slender

The European Shorthair is not as sturdy as the British Shorthair, and its body and limbs are longer and slender. The face is round, the nose is short, and the ends of the small ears are round and thin, giving the overall feeling of lightness.

2. Strong adaptability

The European Shorthair is strong and durable, and has strong adaptability. Pale shades such as cream are often rare. Limbs of medium length (British Shorthairs are short-limbed). Medium in size, male cats can weigh up to 8 kg.

3. Pandas have plump cheeks

Coat color features All colors are acceptable except for chocolate, lavender and point color. Quite wide, with arc lines, longer than wide. Slightly round. Cheeks are plump, especially in Tomcats.

4. The chin is round and firm

The chin is round and firm. The neck is moderately long and muscular. The ears are medium in size with slightly rounded tips. Wide spacing and upright. The eyes are large, round, widely spaced and slightly slanted. The color must be clear, pure, and in harmony with the coat color.

5. The body length is not stubby

The body is quite long and not stubby. Kuiwu, strong and muscular. Broad and well-developed chest. The legs are moderately long, strong and strong. Tapering gradually and evenly toward the claws. The claws are round and powerful.

2. Feeding points for European shorthair cats

1. Digestion and absorption capacity

Exercise will change the intestines Digestive and absorptive capacity of the tract. The functions of the liver and kidneys, such as filtering and detoxification, will change. More attention should be paid to the hardness of the food suitable for cats, and appropriate amounts of calcium, iron, vitamins and other trace elements should be supplemented.

2. Tongue grooming

European shorthair cats have a rough tongue with special barbed tongue nipples, like a comb, which European shorthair cats often use Tongue licking method to groom the coat. Areas that cannot be licked will be groomed with their claws.

3. Hairballs are formed in the stomach

It is best to groom the cat once a day. Because cats shed their hair all year round, especially in the molting seasons of spring and autumn, cats will swallow the hair into their stomachs when they groom themselves, and over time will form hairballs in their stomachs.

3. European short hair Hair cat grooming methods

1. No need to force a bath

There is no need to force a short-haired breed to take a bath. Soak the towel with warm water, wring it dry, wrap the cat and wipe it gently, and then wipe it with the towel to remove the dirt.

2. Massage and stroking

Dip both hands in hot or cold water, first massage from the buttocks to the head against the hair two to three times, and then massage the head, back, and ribs along the hair , abdomen, the attached dirt and shed hair can be removed.

3. Carefully dry off the water

Quickly and carefully wipe off the water from the body with a towel to prevent the cat from catching a cold. It is best to do it in a warm place at home or in a heated room. Use a clean brush to gently comb the whole body, especially the dirty areas.

You will find that European shorthair cats have obvious appearance characteristics. We should choose food that is easier to digest when feeding, and at the same time do a good job in the care of European shorthair cats, especially at regular intervals. Give the cat a bath and keep the entire room ventilated.