What to feed a 2 month old British kitten

The British have an instinct for cleanliness at the genetic level. But in order to achieve lasting and positive results in the behavior of these pets, it is very important to raise them correctly. In this article we will tell you what is needed to keep a British cat in an apartment, how to train him to use a litter box, and also how to wash and comb British cats. By following the basic rules of caring for the mustachioed inhabitant of the house, you will raise a truly luxurious animal with the manners of an aristocrat. What is the difference between a British cat and a Scottish cat >> British Fold - reality or myth >>

Nutritional features of a 2 month old British kitten

Question: “What should I feed a British kitten for 2 months?” is very relevant for the caring owners of the child, because the kitten has just been weaned from its mother’s milk and given into adulthood. You need to start feeding your baby gradually. First comes bait 6-8 times a day, in small portions.

The diet of a British two-month-old kitten should be as follows: tender beef meat, milk, cottage cheese in its pure form, cream, cereals with milk, special canned food for kittens designed for its age.

Photo of a British baby at 2 months © shutterstock

For further transfer to dry food, 100% wet food is used, with an admixture of dry food, so that the Briton gets used to the taste of such a menu. It is best to feed British kittens for 2 months at the same time. Don’t forget, it’s important to always have fresh water near the bowl. Food should be 27-30 degrees.

Rules

Don’t throw the beef in one solid piece, hoping that the predator will figure out what to do with it. Raw beef needs to be cut into small pieces or put into a meat grinder. Before this, it must be deep frozen for 24 hours, or it must be doused with boiling water. For a 2-month-old British kitten, choose high-quality food.

It is advisable that the canned food and food be from the same company. This way he will get used to the food faster.

What should not be included in the diet of British kittens at 2 months old? Also a relevant question. Must not be:

Pork (fatty meat, contains a lot of bacteria, difficult to digest);
Fish from the river (lots of small bones, the question of the purity of the water in which it was found, feeding raw fish is generally prohibited);
Onions (dangerous for cats in any form);
Sweets (we never sweeten food);
Salty (we never salt food);
Smoked meats;
Dry food (they like it, but it is very harmful at this age in its pure form).

Weight standard

To be sure that your pet is growing and developing harmoniously, you can check the weight chart that is relevant for this breed. The standard provides for the body weight of a newborn kitten for a boy to be in the range of 70-140 g, for a girl - from 60 to 140 g. In the first week, these parameters are 40-260 g and 110-250 g, respectively, in two weeks - 340-400 and 150-360 g, at three weeks – 400–630 and 210–420 g, at four weeks – 550–740 and 250–600 g.

A two-month-old male weighs 1–1.7 kg, a female – from 450 to 900 g. A three-month-old pet should gain 1.5–2.5 kg, and a girl – 1–1.5 kg. A four-month-old boy weighs from 2.1 to 3.9 kg, and a girl weighs 1.7–2.4 kg. At five months, a cat weighs 2.6–4.3 kg, and a female cat weighs 2.2–2.9 kg. Body weight at six months is prescribed in the range of 3–5.4 kg and 2.3–3.6 kg, respectively, at seven months – 3.3–5.6 and 2.4–3.9 kg, at eight months – 3 .5–6 and 2.5–4.1 kg, at nine months – 3.8–6.4 and 2.5–4.3 kg, at ten months – 4.1–6.7 and 2.5 –4.4 kg, at eleven months – 4.3–6.8 and 2.5–4.5 kg.

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At 1 year, the male has a body weight in the range of 4.5–7 kg, and the female – from 2.5 to 4.6 kg. The standard provides for the weight of a British cat, which is determined by one year of age, to be in the range of 2.5–5.5 kg, while an adult male reaches 4.5–8 kg. For castrated and sterilized animals, the parameters are different: the weight of a male is 4.5–9.5 kg, and that of a female is from 2.5 to 6 kg.

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Necessary supplies for a new family member

To make your little one feel comfortable in your home, you need to carefully prepare. Buy for him:

a house where he will sleep and relax if he wants to be alone;
bowls for water and food;
toys;
pet carrier;
buy food;
tray and filler for it.

It is better to take plastic carriers. Despite the fact that the plastic one is very bulky during transportation, it holds its shape perfectly and if something happens, the animal will be comfortable there.

So that the British cat has his own corner for relaxation, buy him a sleeping place, or make it yourself. Take an unnecessary box from under furniture, equipment (in terms of volume it should allow the cat to lie stretched out). Make a hole for the entrance, cover the bottom of the box with an old jacket, a pillow, and place it in a cozy corner.

There should be at least two bowls. For water and food. Keep the water fresh.

Buy a special post where you can sharpen the claws. If you have an old frame or piece of wood, make it available to the kitten.

When a kitten becomes a cat

What about male kittens? By what month will they suddenly “wake up” as full-fledged cats? Let me remind you that four-month-old kittens exhibit elements of so-called sexual play (climbing on the backs of their fellow kittens, pinching the skin on the neck with their teeth, etc.). Seals gradually develop testes, and by six to seven months sperm can already be produced. From this time the cat is sexually mature. True, he is considered as such purely theoretically and is unlikely to be able to truly master a cat.

The hormone testosterone produced begins to change the appearance of the baby, and the cat becomes mature. This is especially visible in adolescents of “forest type” breeds (Siberians, Maine Coons), as well as in British shorthairs. The head acquires the size and proportions planned by the standard, the body fills with muscles and at the same time stretches - grows.

The cat suddenly loses interest in what is happening outside the window, on the TV screen, in his favorite food, toys. He starts wandering around the apartment, sometimes meowing loudly and, oh horror, marking the walls! Streams of urine are very smelly (they contain pheromones) and before deciding whether the kitten will become a breeding cat in the future, you need to think carefully.

Is it worth restraining the desires of growing kittens with contraceptives or other means before mating? Consult your veterinarian, but at a young age any contraception is not advisable. The main thing is to decide whether your animal will continue the cat family. Castration or sterilization is best done at puberty, when kittens begin to produce sex hormones, but not later than one year of age.

Getting used to a new place and training to a tray

At first, the kitten will miss its previous home, meows at night, pick it up and stroke it, talk to it. Caring for British kittens at 2 months is exactly like this. At night, you can put him on a warm heating pad, wrapping it in a towel (this will remind him of his mother or the presence of other kittens nearby). Take your time, let the Brit get comfortable.

If the animal was purchased from a nursery, they are often already litter box trained. If not, then it won't be difficult. After feeding, take your Brit to the toilet. It is better to fill the tray with wood filler. He will like it there and will quickly remember where to go. The tray should always be clean, this is the key to avoiding embarrassment. If there is an embarrassment, then it is worth punishing the kitten.

You shouldn't hit the kitten; a loud sound or clap is enough to make it scared; you can spray it with water.

This will develop a conditioned reflex and after the third time the kitten will understand that this is not worth doing. Never allow a cat's unacceptable behavior to go unpunished.

How to determine pregnancy

The owner will find out whether there was a result during the meeting with the cat in 2-3 weeks. External signs of pregnancy:

The nipples of your teddy pet enlarge, the color changes: the skin becomes bright pink.
In the fifth week, the sides around the ribs become rounded and appetite appears.
The weight of the expectant mother increases: this sign does not always indicate the presence of kittens in the stomach. Your cat may be bloated or gain weight due to an improper diet.

The surest way to determine pregnancy is to perform an ultrasound of the abdominal area. The doctor will tell you whether the fetus is visible and how many kittens a British cat can give birth to for the first time.

Not often, but there are cases of false pregnancy. The girl feels nauseous, loses activity, refuses to eat, or the baby’s taste preferences change. The owner, assessing the behavior of the pet, is confident in the positive outcome of the mating. But at the end of 2 months he will not see the long-awaited kittens. The causes of false pregnancy are stress and hormonal disorders. The doctor will examine the pet and determine the animal’s condition.

Meeting all family members

Children love animals very much and show great interest in them. Tell your child how to properly pick up a cat, how he shows his dissatisfaction by wagging his tail, and that you shouldn’t squeeze him too hard and drag him around the house.

Perhaps you have another animal at home? Then you should initially not introduce the new guy to the old one for a couple of days. The new one will still get used to it, but the old resident will already feel the emergence of a new one. At the same time , pay sufficient attention to both the first and second pet so that jealousy does not arise. Arrange a meeting with them in a few days. They need to be in the room at this moment, and each of them should have a place to retreat, in case something happens. If an undesirable reaction occurs, limit contact with the animals for a couple of days and introduce them again.

Shedding in British cats

A British cat sheds its first coat at 7-8 months.

During this period (usually about a week), it is necessary to more carefully and carefully care for your pet's fur. Perform massage movements using two brushes daily. This must be done very carefully so as not to damage the vulnerable skin and undercoat of the British cat. Next, walk a damp rubber glove over the animal’s body and collect all the hair that falls out.

Each Briton's next molt begins individually. Its intensity and timing can be affected by factors such as age, health status, quality of nutrition, etc. In addition, sudden hair loss in a pet can be caused by an allergy to any medications, food, vitamins, shampoos, etc.

As a rule, most allergic reactions manifest themselves in the fact that the fur begins to come out very much. Moreover, a lot of hair comes out from the undercoat. In this case, try changing any animal care products. During shedding, also keep in mind that the nutrition of a short-haired cat should be as balanced as possible. This is also very important if you do not want your cat to be allergic.

Safety first

Take care of the safety of the chosen toy for your kitten, because they are like children. There should be no parts that a Briton can swallow: excess fluff, elastic, shiny, small beads. Toys should be soft and made of good fabric. Avoid purchasing hard or sharp toys.

Make sure everything in the house is safe for the kitten:

Close access to all the cracks where a Briton can climb in and not get out until he grows up;
Keep the bags out of the reach of kittens, because they are such little naughty creatures, while playing, they can get stuck there and suffocate;
Cover your trash at night. A British person will not be tempted to find and eat a sausage roll;
Place nets on the windows so that the Briton does not stare at the bird and fly away with it;
Don’t leave threads, raindrops, or balls in a place accessible to a Briton; he can easily eat it all;
While the Briton is very small, be careful. He remembers that you may not notice him, step on him, sit down, lie down;
Before the first vaccination, try to limit your pet’s contact with other animals and various objects from the street;
Do not leave chemicals or detergents open or unattended;
It is better to keep dry food in the pantry away from the cat.

Animal hygiene and vaccination

Britons also need to be brushed regularly. A rubber, oval brush is perfect for this task. They will not only remove excess hair, but also give a light massage and remove static tension from the British dog’s coat. Their fur is not long, it does not gather in lumps, and there are no difficulties in grooming.

In winter, you need to touch the wool with a wet hand to create moisture, because... The air is especially dry during the heating season, and the wool fades against its background.

You can bathe your British cat once every six months, with a special shampoo. Water 40 degrees. After bathing the cat, wrap it in a towel and dry it, making sure that it does not catch a cold. Check the ears every week for cleanliness; if there is excess wax, carefully remove it with a bath stick soaked in hydrogen peroxide.

British cat hair care

The famous plush fur of the British cat evokes a lot of positive emotions from simply touching it. But to achieve such a result, the owner has to properly care for his pet.

Important! The coat of a British Blue cat can be combed infrequently - 1-2 times a week.

The main principle of care is to remove guard hairs as thoroughly as possible with minimal trauma to the thick undercoat. To do this, the cat is combed according to the growth of the hairs, periodically changing direction. First of all, scratch the back, sides and chest of the animal, and then move on to the paws, tail and muzzle. The necks and chubby cheeks of the British Shorthair are always combed against the grain.

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By the way, representatives of the British breed are one of the few who enjoy this procedure - they begin to purr loudly and prop up their back to continue the massage.

How to brush British cats

To care for your pet's fur, it is recommended to purchase 2 brushes:

An ordinary metal comb with medium-frequency rounded teeth. It is advisable for her to comb the British first, slowly and strictly in the direction of hair growth.
Rubber massage brush or slicker brush. This is an excellent option for brushing British cats without electrifying the hair. It is recommended to brush the animal vigorously with such a brush, massaging all areas of the body.

Vaccinations

Do not forget that the British breed was bred almost artificially. Animals of this breed have weak immunity. Don't neglect vaccinations ! In fact, this is very important. Already in the period from two to three months, a kitten can be vaccinated. This will protect him from many diseases. Before visiting the veterinarian, give your pet an anthelmintic drug ten days in advance; if after ten days no helminths are found, then you can safely visit the veterinarian.

After the first vaccination, the second one is given, exactly twenty-one days later. The same vaccine is administered, and after fourteen days immunity is developed. Repeated vaccinations are recommended every year.

Estrus and mating features of British cats

Puberty and readiness to create offspring in British cats occurs between 8-10 months .