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

1. Appearance characteristics of European shorthair cats

1. The limbs are relatively slender

The European Shorthair cat is not as strong as the British Shorthair cat, and its body and limbs are also longer and slender. The face is rounder, the nose is shorter, and the ends of the small ears are round and thin, giving the overall impression of lightness.

2. Extremely adaptable

European shorthair cats are strong, hardy, and adaptable. Light colors such as milky yellow are often rare. The limbs are of medium length (British shorthair cats have short limbs). Medium in size, male cats can weigh up to 8 kg.

3. Pandas have plump cheeks

Coat color characteristics: All colors are acceptable except chocolate, lavender and point colors. Quite wide, with arc lines, longer than wide. Slightly round. Cheeks are plump, especially in male cats.

4. The chin is round and strong

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

5. Is the body long and thick?

The body is quite long, not stubby. Kuiwu, strong and muscular. Broad and well developed chest. Legs moderately long, strong and stocky. Tapers evenly toward the claws. The claws are round and powerful.

2. Feeding Points for European Shorthair Cats

1. Digestion and absorption capacity

The amount of exercise will change the digestion and absorption capacity of the intestines. The filtration and detoxification functions of the liver and kidneys will change. Pay more attention to the hardness of food suitable for cats, and supplement calcium, iron, vitamins and other trace elements in an appropriate amount.

2. Combing the coat with tongue

The tongue surface of European short-haired cats is rough and has special barbed tongue papillae, which is like a comb. European short-haired cats often use tongue licking to comb their coat. Parts that cannot be licked will be groomed with paws.

3. Hairy balls are formed in the stomach

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

3. European shorthair cat grooming methods

1. No need to force bath

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

2. Touching and caressing

Dip your hands in hot or cold water, first stroke the hair from the buttocks to the head two to three times, and then massage the head, back, ribs, and abdomen along the hair to remove the attached dirt and shed hair.

3. Dry the water carefully

Quickly and carefully wipe away any moisture from your cat’s body with a towel to prevent your cat from catching a cold. It is best to do this in a warm place at home or in a heated room. Use a clean brush to gently comb the entire body, and comb particularly dirty areas carefully.

You will find that European shorthair cats have more obvious appearance characteristics. When feeding, we must choose food that is easier to digest. At the same time, we must also do a good job in caring for European shorthair cats, especially bathing the cat regularly and maintaining good health. Ventilation throughout the interior.