Bald cat eats dry food video

Sphynxes are exotic cats that require a special diet. They require more calories than their “woolly” counterparts. But these animals cannot be given all the food. Due to improper feeding, health problems appear, and the skin begins to intensively produce secretions that bother the pet and stain the furniture in the apartment.

Dietary features of sphinxes

Hairless cats (Canadian and Don Sphynx, Peterbald) have an accelerated metabolism. Fast metabolic processes are necessary to maintain normal body temperature. Because of this, sphinxes have an excellent appetite.

Most often, cats are not capricious; they eat whatever the owner offers. Pets do not refuse prohibited foods and leftover human food.

However, Sphynx cats have a sensitive digestive system, so the owner must carefully monitor the cat's diet. Any deviations in nutrition are fraught with diarrhea, dysbiosis and other health problems.

Important. Cat food should be nutritious but light.

Peterbald, Canadian and Don Sphynxes are fed the same. These cats are physiologically very close.

Sphynxes cannot be suddenly transferred from one type of food to another. While ordinary cats need about a week to adapt to a new menu, these breeds take at least a month to make the transition.

Reviews

The topic of nutrition causes a lot of discussion among owners of hairless cats.

We went through several feeds until we found the right one. One caused loose, stinking stool and the cat got his butt dirty, the second was even worse - fur began to grow back, and the cat grew fat. From the third, the piano, an allergy began under the paws.

I had to switch from natural cats because it was not possible to balance the diet - the claws were peeling, the skin was peeling, and the cat turned out to be a picky cat. I didn't eat everything.

We tried to combine drying and nature, as a result, blood appeared in the stool. Now I constantly soak the crackers. The stool is normal, and so is my health.

A video of a hungry animal has gone viral on social networks.

A video of a rather hungry cat named Tolik has gone viral on Russian social networks. In the footage of the video, the animal tries to grab a piece of cake from the table despite the protests of the hostess.

Initially, a video with a bald Sphynx kitten appeared on the entertainment website Pikabu on May 12. Users of the portal liked the video, and they also found the original video and the profile of the cat’s owner on Instagram.

Pikabu visitors also shared that cats of this breed rarely have a moderate appetite:

— We also have a Sphynx (maybe this is a feature of the breed, I don’t know), when he smells food, whatever it is - cake, meat, bread, bananas - he immediately urges to try it. We swore, and threatened, and spanked our butts with a newspaper - enough for three minutes, after three months we learned to eat very quickly - user Sarumjau.

— I have the same cat, also a sphinx. If you turn away for a second, this Tolya is already eating your food, and if you start to take it away, he growls and bites, he’s a pest,” LaviBookman.

Which food to choose for your Sphynx

Most breeders prefer to feed Sphynx cats with high-quality ready-made food. They are designed taking into account the characteristics of the breed and best meet the needs of the cat's body.

Dry food of premium and superpremium classes or holistic level is suitable for Sphynx cats. Cheap products sold in regular stores do more harm than good. It contains ballast substances and artificial additives that negatively affect the health of cats.

Popular brands of food that you can feed sphinxes are presented in the table:

Manufacturers produce separate lines:

• for kittens;
• pregnant and lactating cats;
• elderly pets;
• castrated cats;
• animals with any diseases.

When choosing food you need to consider:

• age;
• state;
• cat's activity level.

It is advisable to consult with a veterinarian or breeder to receive individual recommendations on food choices. If a cat is sick, she will be prescribed food from medicinal lines.

Important. Breeders advise buying food produced in Europe, the USA and Canada. They meet AAFACO international standards and are tested for nutritional quality.

It is important to carefully study the composition:

1. The components are indicated in descending order of their mass fraction. In the first place there should be meat indicating its type.
2. It is advisable that the composition does not contain soy and grains - corn, wheat. They increase the likelihood of developing metabolic disorders and obesity.
3. It is better to feed Sphynx cats with foods containing a minimum amount of vegetable protein.

The Royal Canin company produces special food for Sphynx cats. It is focused on the increased energy needs of animals. The composition includes useful additives that prevent the occurrence of gastrointestinal and heart diseases.

However, the food has received conflicting reviews from veterinarians. It contains dehydrated poultry and grains, which may cause allergies. Therefore, it is given with great caution. First you need to make sure that your pet has no negative reactions.

It is important to ensure that the cat consumes 2-3 times more liquid than it eats dry food. Otherwise, the risk of constipation and urolithiasis increases. If the Sphynx refuses to drink water, you will have to either change the diet or supplement it with a syringe.

For your information. It has been observed that many cats drink better from drinking fountains.

Food for a neutered cat

If the animal is sterilized, then it is necessary to purchase special food for it. The Sphynx's diet depends on the individual characteristics of the cat, its gastronomic preferences, weight, age and activity. For sterilized and neutered individuals, you should purchase special food to avoid the development of complications and urolithiasis. Suitable hypoallergenic premium, super-premium or holistic food. The selected product should prevent the development of obesity.

Natural nutrition in the diet

Some owners prefer to feed their cats exclusively natural products. It is believed that this is a more physiological type of nutrition, which is as close as possible to the natural diet of predators. In addition, the owner can be confident in the quality and freshness of the food.

Balancing a natural diet for a Sphynx is quite difficult. You will have to create an individual menu, adjust it depending on the preferences and reaction of the cat.

Sphynx cats can be fed the following foods:

1. Fresh lean meat (about 60% of the diet). Beef, rabbit, chicken and turkey are suitable. First, remove the bones, cut the meat into small pieces, and then scald it with boiling water or keep it in the freezer for 6-10 days to destroy parasites. If raw meat causes upset, it is boiled.
2. Boiled sea fish, boned (every 2 weeks). Only healthy animals are fed. It is not recommended to give fish to Sphynx cats due to the increased sensitivity of the digestive system.
3. Eggs (2 times a week). Quail is given whole; from chicken, only the yolk is selected. Cats can be fed raw eggs if the owner is sure that they are not infected with pathogenic bacteria.
4. Fermented milk products up to 9% fat. The cat can be fed cottage cheese, kefir, yogurt, natural yogurt without dyes and pieces of fruit. There is no need to give milk. With age, animals begin to digest lactose worse.
5. Vegetables. Sphinxes eat carrots, asparagus, cabbage, pumpkin, zucchini, and cucumbers. It is useful to add sprouted oats, lettuce, dill or parsley to your food. Vegetables are finely chopped or grated. They can be given along with meat. It is not advisable to mix with dairy products.
6. Porridge (rice, buckwheat). Serve as an additional source of energy. Only those Sphynxes who do not have allergies are fed grains. Cereals with a large amount of gluten (semolina, millet) should not be given to all cats.
7. Offal (2 times a week). They contain vitamins and amino acids and add variety to the daily menu. Cats can be fed boiled liver, cattle hearts and lungs, and chicken stomachs. But if your pet does not tolerate them well, it is better to exclude offal from the home diet.

Sample menu by age

Kittens begin to be fed at about 1 month. Until this moment, they eat only mother's milk. It is very nutritious, contains many useful substances and antibodies that are necessary for the formation of the immune system.

After arriving from the nursery, you need to feed the Sphynx kitten in the same way as the breeder did. Usually at 2 months babies are given:

• pieces of veal;
• boiled egg yolk;
• cottage cheese;
• chopped vegetables.

Gradually, vegetables, herbs, rice and buckwheat porridges are introduced into the diet. At 3-4 months, the baby’s teeth begin to change. During this period, the kitten especially needs vitamins and calcium. It is advisable to switch your pet to dry food after six months, when its intestinal microflora has formed.

Approximate menu of sphinxes by age.

How many times a day to feed

Kittens require small, frequent meals. If they are bottle-fed, food is given 8 times a day at regular intervals, even at night. In other cases, it is enough for the baby to receive food 6 times a day in addition to breast milk.

As the Sphynx grows older, its stomach increases in size. Now he can eat more food. From 1.5 to 3 months, the kitten is fed 5-6 times a day, from 3 months the number of feedings is reduced to 5, after six months - to 4.

From 9 to 12 months, Sphynx cats are fed three times a day. Then the cats are transferred to two meals a day and given all the foods that are allowed for adult animals.

Vitamins and supplements in the Sphynx diet

Additional vitamins for sphinxes are necessary if the animals are fed natural products. All the necessary substances are already included in the finished feed. The use of nutritional supplements is fraught with hypervitaminosis.

The sources of vitamins and minerals are:

• Brewer's yeast;
• fish fat;
• bone flour.

Vitamins are taken in courses 1-2 times a year. The appropriateness of use and the exact dosage should be obtained from a veterinarian.

You can use complex vitamin preparations. As a rule, they are aimed at solving certain problems:

• strengthening the immune system;
• improvement of skin condition;
• eliminating joint problems, etc.

The most popular brands are 8 in 1, Kitzyme, Gimpet, Sanal, Canina.

What not to feed the Sphynx

Sphynx cats should not be fed the following foods:

1. Fatty meat and lard - the cat’s body is poorly adapted to digest fatty foods.
2. Sausages and smoked meats contain artificial additives that are harmful to animal health.
3. Tubular bones - easily split, injure the esophagus and stomach.
4. River fish - contains many small bones. The pet may choke.
5. Fried foods are difficult to digest and cause indigestion.
6. Sweets, baked goods, and baked goods disrupt the natural course of metabolic processes and increase the production of skin secretions.
7. Potatoes, tomatoes, legumes - cause bloating and are practically not digestible.
8. Mushrooms are not a natural food for cats. Their bodies lack enzymes to process such food.
9. Citrus fruits, grapes, raisins, avocados, persimmons are toxic to cats and cause allergies.
10. Onions and garlic - destroy red blood cells, causing hemolytic anemia.
11. Rhubarb - due to the high concentration of oxalic acid, the Sphynx's kidneys may fail.
12. Chocolate, cocoa - depress cardiac activity, cause vomiting and diarrhea.

Cats should not be given alcohol, coffee or other drinks containing stimulants.

Important. Food for Sphynx cats should not be spoiled, expired or stored in improper conditions.

What is prohibited and why you can’t eat from the table

Sphynx cats are not picky about food and eat almost everything they can get their hands on with great pleasure. But due to a weak stomach, their diet must be strictly controlled and not spoil the cat with food from your table.

Pets of this breed are prohibited from adding additives such as salt, preservatives, spices and sugar. For this reason, they should absolutely not be given sausages, sausages, canned meat and fish, or fried foods.

Main list of prohibited products:

• cutlets;
• pork in any form;
• chicken bones;
• smoked meats;
• sweets and baked goods;
• meat stew;
• canned fish;
• fresh whole milk, as Sphynx cats often suffer from lactase intolerance.

Eating “human” food causes severe diarrhea in these cats, causes other digestive disorders and provokes dysbiosis.

Tips and secrets of proper nutrition for the Sphynx

The following advice from veterinarians and felinologists will help you feed your sphinx correctly:

1. When feeding dry food, the daily amount of food is determined in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. If the cat is fed natural products, the norm is about 10% of the kitten's weight and 5% of the adult animal's weight.
2. The owner must limit the Sphynx's diet. If you feed your cat uncontrollably, it will quickly become fat.
3. In order for the Sphinx's gastrointestinal tract to function correctly, it is advisable to feed the pet at the same time.
4. After eating, wash the bowl thoroughly. Leftover food sours and causes gastrointestinal upset.
5. It is advisable to change the water twice a day. Many Sphynxes refuse to drink if the water is not fresh.
6. Do not mix natural products and prepared foods. To digest them, different enzymes are needed - the Sphinx’s body will not be able to assimilate such food. The cat is transferred to a different type of food for a month with gradual mixing - replacing part of the usual food with a new one.
7. If the Sphynx is constipated, he is fed only fermented milk products for 3 days. Usually during this time the problem goes away.
8. To maintain dental health, cats are allowed to chew rye crackers and chopped chicken necks once a month.
9. Some Sphynxes love to eat indoor flowers. Therefore, all poisonous plants must be removed away.

Proper feeding is an important part of caring for your Sphynx. In order for an exotic cat to remain healthy and full of strength, you need to take into account its breed and individual characteristics.

The main principles of proper feeding

To feed Sphinxes, you can use both dry and wet food. But regardless of the type chosen, you must remember the following rules:

1. The cat should receive a strictly dosed portion. This breed is prone to overeating.
2. When choosing a diet, age must be taken into account. Kittens, adult pets, pregnant females and older cats have their own feeding habits.
3. Compliance with the regime. The Sphinx must receive food at the same time. In this case, you don’t have to worry about the digestion process, since these cats often suffer from stomach pain.

Thanks to their accelerated metabolism, Sphinxes have an excellent appetite and sometimes eat completely non-cat foods.

This is the Canadian Sphynx

Industrial feed

The requirements for feeding pets with prepared food - dry or wet - are standard. This:

1. Strict adherence to the daily norm. Manufacturers always indicate the serving size on the packaging.
2. When choosing food, you need to take into account the age of the Sphinx. For kittens, adult pets, pregnant, spayed/sterilized and elderly cats, we offer our own food that takes into account their age needs.
3. Free access to clean water when dry feeding. If the cat drinks little, then forced supplementation or transfer to another type of food is necessary.

It is strictly forbidden for Sphynx cats to be given food below the premium level. In cheap formulations, the source of protein is soy, wheat and corn, but plant proteins are practically not absorbed by the cat’s body. The share of meat components is minimal and of poor quality. As a rule, fat, feathers and offal are used in production.

Natural products

When choosing the option of feeding “natural”, you need to ensure that the nutrition is completely balanced. The cat's menu should include the following products:

• beef and veal;
• chicken offal – neck, heart, gizzards, liver;
• seafood, turkey, chicken - raw;
• steamed fish (cod, salmon);
• boiled egg yolk;
• fermented milk products – cottage cheese, yogurt and others;
• cereals;
• cereals – buckwheat, rice;
• vegetables fruits.

You need to remove all the bones from the fish and grind the meat in a meat grinder.

Recommendations for creating a menu for the week:

• well-frozen and scalded raw beef/veal – daily;
• boiled chicken – up to 4 times;
• boiled/frozen offal - no more than three times;
• porridge (from rice, buckwheat, oatmeal and wheat) - up to three times;
• vegetables, fruits (fresh, boiled) - up to three times;
• sour milk, cheeses – 1 time;
• heat-treated sea fish fillet, egg yolk.

It is recommended to season ready-made dishes with a small amount of vegetable oil, but adding salt or sweetening food is prohibited. In addition, food should be at room temperature.

Vitamin and mineral supplements

If industrially produced food is used to feed the Sphinx, then no additives need to be introduced.

When feeding “natural” food, you must add:

• brewer's yeast - they are suppliers of B vitamins;
• ready-made mineral supplements, for example, Kizim.

The dosage of yeast should be calculated by a veterinarian based on the weight of the cat.

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