About the British Shorthair

About the Breed:
Click on Breed Profile: The British Shorthair by The Cat Fanciers' Association to learn more about the breed.

Taking of a British Shorthair kitten:

British Shorthair kittens are relatively easy to care for. Since they have short hair, weekly brushing and nail clipping are really all that’s needed to keep a kitten in top shape. You may want to use a comb to detangle the roots of the hair.

Bathing may be needed if your kitten’s fur is soiled or needs to be refreshed. Just make sure your kitten is at least 3 months old. Younger kittens have difficulty regulating their body temperature. Therefore, bathing should be avoided in newborns.

Make sure to keep your kitten’s nail trimmed and clipped to prevent scratching. Most Brits are compliant to nail trimming.

At the age of one month they can start eating kitten food. In the market you will find a wide range of kitten meals, however, we recommend dry kitten food. This comes in small kibbles that encourage kittens to crunch and help them develop stronger gum and teeth.

For suggested daily intake of kitten dry food, consult the table below:

Table 1.2 - British Shorthair kittens daily food intake

A mature British Shorthair in good heath will have a well-padded muscular body. However, care must be taken that this padding does not turn from muscle to excess fat. The British shorthair must not be allowed to overeat. Food intake of an adult Brit should be restricted to a sensible level. Exercise is encouraged. A fat British Shorthair is not a healthy British Shorthair.