How To Care For Your Exotic Shorthair Kittens

By Andrew Brown


You may have hobbies which you indulge in after work, but sometimes even these may not occupy your time. To avoid getting bored and lonely, you can get pet exotic shorthair kittens. These felines will occupy themselves during the day, and you will have something to fuss over when you get home. Young animals are delicate, and therefore, you need to know as much as possible about their care, before you buy or adopt one.

Most people have heard the horrific stories of individuals who mistreat animals, just so that they can make money from their offspring. Animals brought up at animal mills might have internal parasites or undetected genetic issues. To avoid these problems go to an animal shelter. Here, you will get a healthy animal desperately in need of a home.

Exotic shorthair cats are a crossbreed between Persians and American shorthairs. Therefore, the animal you select should have the traits of a crossbreed. Their fur will be denser than that of a Persian, its ears and eyes will be close together, and the animals will grow stocky as they mature. In case you cannot identify this breed on your own, get an expert to give you their opinion.

Young animals are like babies and to prevent them from getting sick all the time they need to have some shots while still young. This should be administered by the vet as soon as you get custody of the kitten. Additionally, your pet should be checked for intestinal parasites and genetic disorders. Try to develop a good rapport with the vet you initially choose, for future meetings.

Ideally, when adopting an animal, it should be between ten to twelve weeks old. At this age, they will not suffer any adverse consequences due to the separation. In case you are not good with pets, getting a very young animal might be stressful for both you and the kitten. Additionally, an older kitten will have an easier time adjusting to your home and routines.

You will need more than just a yarn of wool and milk bowl for your kitten. You will have to buy a bed for the pet, grooming essentials, as well as proper food and toys. You are also advised to remove any poisonous plants from the house and either nail down or get rid of dangling cables. If you have other pets, you may need to keep the cat in a different room them over time let them interact.

Most people refrain from washing felines due to they supposedly do not like water. However, if you start giving your kitten baths from the beginning, they will get used to the process. Due to the dense fur associated with exotic shorthairs, you will need to brush them regularly to minimize shedding. Additionally, wiping the folds around the eyes will be part of the grooming routine to keep them clean.

These breed of felines is very docile, while still being playful all the way to adulthood. They, therefore, make good companions for both adults and children. However, they are not suitable for people allergic to fur.




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