How to Care for British Shorthair Cats
The British Shorthair cat is both gentle and affectionate. Since he is highly docile, he is perfect for living in apartments. It does have certain needs that you must attend to though for it to be happy, healthy and well adjusted.
Things That You Will Need
- A steel comb
- A pair of claw clippers
- Some cat toys
- High-quality cat food
- A litter box with cat litter
- Keep your British Shorthair cat indoors because it is very dependent upon humans.
- Follow the cat food manufacturer’s instructions for feeding your cat. This is important because your British Shorthair is very susceptible to feline obesity.
- Spay or neuter your British Shorthair whenever it is between four to six months old. This will prolong your cat's life and help reduce certain types of cancer. It will also make your cat happier.
- Use a steel comb to brush your British Shorthair weekly for five to 10 minutes, especially whenever it is shedding during the spring and the fall.
- Trim your cat's nails with a special set of cat claw clippers so that he doesn’t damage your furniture. Make sure that you also have a scratching post.
- Bond with your cat so that you are well aware of its needs.
- Limit boisterous activity in your cat’s presence. Most cats love children but not their noise and energy. Instead, it will prefer a quiet environment so make sure that it has plenty of places to hide when necessary.