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It is advised to feed your British Shorthair premium quality cat food that is high in protein and low in empty calories, fat, and vegetable ingredients. Focus wholly on giving it meats and avoid feeding it dairy or grains. Wet cat food is generally preferred over dry food as it helps give much needed fluids, something that cats often don’t get enough of.

Provide plenty of fresh water in a bowl or water fountain separate from its food.

Despite its fairly large size and muscular build, this breed’s nutrition must be carefully controlled. This is because it is prone to overeating and becoming overweight. It is recommended to measure its food portions carefully and keep an eye on its eating habits.

British Shorthair kittens are quite energetic, but they mellow out by 12 months old. A great way to exercise a kitten is to keep it entertained with various toys.

Older cats remain playful but less active. Sometimes, they nap all day; other times, they like to perch on windows or climb structures like cat trees.

These felines are prone to weight gain, so daily exercise is crucial. Provide your British Shorthair with various toys to play with or a cat post, and let it play with balls, lasers, fishing wands, and other interactive toys.

The British Shorthair is intelligent and quick to learn, making it highly trainable compared to other cat breeds. It can follow instructions well, so teaching new skills like using a litter box, begging for treats, and eating on its own is easy. You can opt to use a clicker for training. This breed’s independence can appear mischievous, but with patience and positive reinforcement, you can train and socialise this breed quite well.

This is basic information and should not be used to make adoption or purchasing decisions. Consult an expert for detailed breed care and requirements.