Everyone who once saw a kitten of the breed Scottish Straight could not remain indifferent. These are, without a doubt, the most charming and graceful feline representatives.
A bit of history
Scottish folds are a very young breed. She appeared in 1961. Around the same years, as a result of their crossbreeding with the "British", a Scottish straight cat appeared. For over thirty years, the breed has not received official recognition. Only in 2004, Russian felinologists adopted the breed standard.
External data
The Scottish straight has a dense, compact and proportionally folded body. Round head with large and expressive eyes, round cheeks and chin. Eyes are always saturated color, corresponding to the color of the animal. Small erect ears wide at the base. Their ends are slightly rounded. The neck is thick and short. The Shotlan erect has short and strong limbs. The coat is soft and silky, of medium length and not too thick undercoat. Color can be varied, as in the "British".
Scottish Straight: character
These amazing animals are very sociable and good-natured. They love to be in the spotlight, enjoy communicating with children and adults. In youth, they are incredibly active: they can spend hours wandering around the room with a toy or behind an imaginary butterfly. Very understandable: they are easily accustomed to the scratching post and tray.
Scottish Stite: Care
This animal is rather unpretentious in leaving. It is necessary to comb the hair two to three times a week. Bathe no more than once a week. You can give a vitamin complex for wool.
Scottish Straight Kittens: Feeding
Your cat's health depends a lot on the right diet. Scottish straight man needs regular food. Products and schedule depend on the age of the animal. How to feed a Scottish straight kitten? A very tiny pet is fed the usual baby formula. After two months, dairy products should be limited. Until your baby turns three months old, it must be fed at least six times a day. The total weight of the feed is 150 grams. Up to six months, the kitten is fed 4 times a day - the daily amount of food is about 250 grams. An adult Scottish straight must receive food at least twice a day.
What feeds an adult cat?
It is strictly forbidden to feed the animal with food from the table. By this you will teach her to begging, from which it is impossible to wean. “Human” foods can harm an animal. You can diversify your cat's diet with various cat foods, except for dry ones. Cats should receive vitamins and minerals from food and eat natural foods. It is helpful to give her raw meat (approximately 20-30 grams per day). Before this, it should be frozen to kill all microbes. The diet must include liver, offal, fish, vegetables.
If you decide to have a kitten, then you better not find a Scottish straight. This affectionate, cheerful animal will become your best friend.