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British shorthair cats are brave and curious, but very gentle and adaptable. They will not change due to changes in the environment. It won't lose its temper or make noises. It will just climb to a relatively high place, lower its head and look up at you with its big round eyes and a smile on its face, just like " Like the cat named "Louis" mentioned in "Alice in Wonderland", it captures your heart with just its cute facial expression without talking, and it can no longer change your love for it. Follow the daily maintenance work of Gu Chou Yingduan below:

Daily maintenanceTo raise a British shorthair cat well, you need to do its daily care carefully.

1. Feeding: Changes in circulation will change the digestion and absorption capacity of the intestines and the filtration and detoxification of the liver and kidneys. More attention should be paid to the food hardness suitable for cats, and adequate supplementation of calcium, iron, vitamins and other trace elements. Change foods with different tastes; (Note: fasting of foods that are difficult to digest and protecting the supply of clean water)

2. Brush your pet’s teeth: If possible, brush your pet’s teeth to reduce bacterial invasion caused by gum inflammation;

3. Eye care: frequently use wet cotton to remove excess mucus, and clean the skin around the eyes dryly;

4 ． Ear care: Check the inner ear canal regularly;

5. Joint care: Joint pain is a symptom of old ageIt is a common problem for pets. If it cannot be exercised regularly, you can gently massage its muscles or relax its limb joints when it is resting.

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To raise a good British shorthair cat, it is best to prepare professional equipment for it and provide it with a comfortable living environment and space.

1. Food bowl and drinking water bowl

Food bowls and drinking water bowls are essential items for raising cats. Cats are often very sensitive to their own tableware, and it is best for cats to not change their tableware throughout their lives. Some cats will refuse to eat or have indigestion when their food bowls are changed, especially for elderly cats. A sudden change of tableware will make them feel very nervous and affect their health. Therefore, you should choose tableware that is sturdy, durable, and has sufficient capacity from the very beginning. The British Shorthair has a short nose and a round and flat face. It is best to use a plate when using tableware for it. Because its large and flat face cannot eat food in a small bowl, using a plate will make it feel comfortable and can also prevent swallowing. Taking in too much air can cause stomach bloating, which is unhealthy. A large bowl of water will wet the hair on your puppy's chin and cheeks. When selecting materials, attention should be paid to the quality, the bottom of the plate is thick, and the edges of the plate should be blunt and thick. Some British Bulldogs were very naughty when they were young, and it is easy for them to take food out of the plate when eating, so you can put an old newspaper under the plate for easy cleaning and to maintain the purity of the earth.

2. Cat toilet

Cat toilet is also called cat litter box, which is the place where cats defecate and defecate. . Never allow cats to use the human toilet. It is also very convenient to go directly to the pet store to buy a special toilet. The cat litter box is made of plastic and is easy to clean. There are roughly two types of cat toilets, house-shaped and basin-shaped. Basin-type cat toilets are more commonly used because they are cheaper. The cat litter box sold in pet stores has a ring that buckles inward at the edge. The purpose is to prevent the cat from wearing out the sand in the box when entering and leaving. The effectiveness rate is 70%. The house-shaped cat toilet is fully enclosed, with an activated carbon filter device on the top, and a semi-transparent two-way dredging door, making it easy for cats to enter and exit.There will be no sand coming out, the efficiency is 98%, and the appearance is good, and there will be no smell. However, the price is relatively high, often more than 200 per piece. In summer, this kind of house-shaped cat toilet is closed, so the smell inside will be very strong, which will be disgusted by clean-loving British dogs, so they will discharge their feces to other places. At this time, you may wish to remove the drainage door of the cat toilet, or increase the frequency of cleaning feces.

Don’t forget to buy cat litter when buying a litter box. Because the short nose of the British Dory is easy to be allergic to dust, so when choosing cat litter, you must pay attention to buying cat litter with less dust and good quality. There are many types of cat litter. You may want to ask experienced friends about the quality of various cat litters. If you don't pay attention to the price, crystal cat litter or paper cat litter are good choices.

3. Cat scratching post and nail clippers

Cats have to grind their nails every day, so you need to prepare a special scratching post for it to reduce the chance of it scratching the sofa. To train your British shorthair baby to sharpen his nails on a special scratching post, let him develop good habits.

Learn to cut your shorthair’s nails, preferably with professional nail clippers. When the kitten is three or four months old, you can still use human nail clippers to cut its nails. When the kitten gets older, you will feel unable to do so, so if possible, buy one for pets.

4. Pet Bath Liquid

The pH of cat and human skin is different, and the thickness of the skin is also different. Special pet bath liquid should be prepared for it.

5. Pet comb

A must-have item for British shorthair treasures. Many people think that British Shorthair cats, which are short-haired cats, should be groomed less or not at all. This view is wrong. The British Shorthair's hair is medium-long, not short hair close to the skin. The reason why it looks like a big ball is the visual effect caused by the British short hair's loose and deep hair. Frequent sorting work is essential. It is best to prepare a pet comb with regular tooth spacing, and occasionally use a rubber brush (no need to use a needle comb for short-haired cats) to massage, which will make your British short-haired baby feel very happy.

6. Bath basin

The British shorthair baby is very well-behaved when bathing, so prepare a special bath basin for it. Just use a larger plastic pot. After taking a bath for your puppy, don’t forget to clean the bathtub. It’s best to dry it in the sun.

7. Cotton balls

Cotton balls are an indispensable cleaning tool for raising British shorthair babies. The short noses and flat faces of British shorthair babies make their faces essential for cleaning. Wiping its tear ducts and face with cotton balls is optional for action owners. Toys

The British Shorthair is a cat that likes to play by himself. Like all cats, it likes round and colorful sliding toys. You can prepare some beautiful string balls and plastic balls for it. British shorthair babies like small toys that are as furry as they are. There are many such toys in pet stores, and they are also very cheap. Small mice, very small plush toys, etc. are all good choices. The British Shorthair also likes hanging colorful strips of cloth, paper, etc. You may also want to buy a cat tease stick to accompany it in all its play.. Of course, the key to what kind of toy you choose is not the taste, but what your puppy actually likes. As long as it is interested in it, there is no need to spend too much on it. Naturally, toys need to be constantly updated. Cats are animals that tend to like the new and get tired of the old. Over time, your shorthair baby will become bored with the existing toys.

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