Siamese cat Shidan not only brings me countless joys and touches with its clever, sensitive, and clingy characteristics but also has many experiences and stories worth sharing in terms of its diet and daily care. Through years of getting along with Shidan, I have summed up a set of feeding and excretion care methods suitable for it. I hope these can provide some practical references for those who also raise Siamese cats or are interested in cat care.
In terms of diet, Shidan has a very unique and picky taste. Since suffering from urinary obstruction, it has been eating prescription food for a long time to regulate its body. As its body gradually recovered, I began to try different brands and types of cat food for it. After many trials, I found that it has recently developed a preference for cat food with strawberry – chicken flavor and the Pro Plan brand. Interestingly, for Nourse freeze – dried cat food, it only likes the freeze – dried part and completely ignores the cat food granules.
This is in sharp contrast to its twin brother – the one raised by my friend, which eats everything, even being curious about human food. Shidan is extremely “persistent” when it comes to cat treats, only favoring one specific flavor from one brand and rejecting all others. However, the food Shidan loves most is undoubtedly chicken breast freeze – dried. Every time it sees chicken breast freeze – dried, it can’t wait to come over and enjoy it with relish. Relatively speaking, it only eats rabbit and venison – flavored foods symbolically, far less enthusiastically than it does chicken breast freeze – dried.
Regarding drinking water, I always insist on feeding Shidan purified water. Currently, I often buy Cestbon purified water, and Nongfu Spring is also a good choice. Shidan adapts well to both types of water. It should be noted that mineral water is not suitable for cats, and tap water should be strictly avoided. The mineral components in mineral water may burden the cat’s body, and the bacteria and impurities in tap water may cause gastrointestinal problems and affect the cat’s health.
In terms of excretion care, I use a mixture of cassava cat litter and tofu cat litter. This mixed cat litter combines the clumping property of cassava cat litter and the deodorizing property of tofu cat litter, effectively keeping the litter box clean and the indoor air fresh. There is a wide range of choices for cassava cat litter brands, and as long as the quality is up to standard, they can be used. For tofu cat litter, I still recommend the Yoken brand. In addition, I have also tried other popular brands on the market, and they all work well. Although the mixed cat litter cannot be flushed down the toilet, I still prefer it to mineral cat litter. Mineral cat litter is prone to dust, which is harmful to the cat’s respiratory health, and the problem of cat litter being tracked out is also more serious.
I have a fixed process for cleaning the litter box. First, pour cat litter additive into the litter box (although I’m not sure about its actual effect, I feel it provides an extra layer of protection), then spread a layer of cassava cat litter to completely cover the bottom of the litter box, and finally pour in tofu cat litter. Each time I change the cat litter, two bags are just right. Regularly cleaning the litter box is of great importance. It not only provides Shidan with a clean and comfortable toilet environment but also helps maintain the hygiene of the home.
Every cat has its own unique personality and living habits, and Shidan is no exception. Through continuous exploration and experimentation, I have gradually found the feeding and care methods suitable for it. Although it takes a lot of effort, seeing Shidan grow up healthily and happily makes all the efforts worthwhile. I hope these feeding and care secrets about Shidan can help more cat owners take better care of their cats, so that every cat can enjoy a happy life under the careful care of its owner.
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