This irresistibly cute breed has beautiful hair and coat. The Scottish Fold Munchkin cat or an extraordinary mutation of the famous cat Susie is a kind of enigma for the owners. You have to understand a lot regarding their health, and behavior to take good care of them.
There are certain tips that if followed will make a healthy and happy Scottish Fold Munchkin cat, and you will share unforgettable moments with your feline companion.
Regular cleaning and grooming
Cats do not like to be washed a lot and so does your Scottish Fold Munchkin. Too many baths can wash out the natural oil from the cat’s skin and thus cause many skin problems. If you keep your cat inside the house, a quarterly bath will be enough and make the cat happy. A bath is mostly needed when they are shedding. It helps the cat change the winter coat with a new spring one.
You can also give your Scottish Fold Munchkin cat a mid-season bath if it is dusty and dirty. This rarely happens because this breed is very clean and neat. You may notice that Scottish Folds do not go to their litter if you haven’t cleaned it.
Brush your Scottish Fold Munchkin regularly
If your Scottish Fold is short-haired you should brush it once a week, but if it’s long-haired you will have to do it daily. The best brush to use is a wire slicker brush to comb a long-haired Scottish Fold Munchkin cat. The procedure of brushing is very important. You have to brush the whole cat’s body including the abdominal part and its chest.
Acclimate the Scottish Fold Munchkin cat to nail-trimming
When you decide to clip your cat’s nails by yourself what you must do is acclimate it to have its paws and nails handled. This won’t be a problem if you start doing this when it is a kitten. Do it weekly and your Scottish Fold will get used to it.
If you are wondering how to make the paws and nails handled here are a few tips:
1. Keep your cat’s paws massaging for a few seconds daily.
2. Press the paw, so the nail can be exposed and ready to cut. In case your cat pulls it back you should wait until it calms down, so you can touch its paws again. Do not forget to use treats.
3. Take some macaroni and clip them close to the ears of your Scottish Fold, so it will get used to the sound which is very similar to the one when you trim its nails. After you have trimmed its nails give your cat a treat to reward the good behavior.
Brushing teeth of the Scottish Fold Munchkin Cat
This activity must be regular on your list of activities. Your cat will have healthy teeth if you do this at least four times a week. This activity is not time-consuming. You are not supposed to use regular toothpaste to brush your cat’s teeth. The paste you use must be without any aggressive chemicals or granules because it may harm to your Scottish Fold gums. It may be allergic to an ordinary toothpaste as well, so be careful.
Use only high-quality food for your Scottish Fold Munchkin Cat
Using a good-quality balanced food for your cat is the best advice you can get if you don’t want any stomach problems that it may suffer.
Your Scottish Fold Munchkin cat must be fed wisely in the first year of its life. It doesn’t matter if is it canned food, dry food, or any other kind of food, but the quality must be reputable. At this age, the cat should get all the needed nutrients which are well-balanced and mixed to stimulate its healthy growth without causing trouble for the digestive system.
Following year, you will start feeding your Scottish Fold with the same brand used before but an adult-balanced food.
When you start any new food please check if your cat is not allergic to it. Start with small portions. In the case of vomiting or diarrhea, you must instantly call your vet and ask for advice. If this happens it will be best to boil chicken breast and afterward blend the meat with the water where it was boiled and give it to your cat.
For the kittens, a combination of milk and egg is very convenient and nutritional.
You must also make sure that your Scottish Fold is drinking enough fresh water during the day. It gets from the food, but keeping its water bowl full of fresh water is very important.
Regular check-ups with the vet
Regular visits to the vet will give you a piece of valid information about your Scottish Fold overall health status. The vet will suggest what is well done and what should be done more for the well-being of your cat.
Play with your Scottish Fold Munchkin Cat
This breed is a great companion to its owner. If you are a busy person and do not have enough time to dedicate to a pet, then a Scottish Fold Munchkin cat is not a perfect pet for you, unless you decide to take another kitten or even a dog. Cats of this breed are very good with all the family members, kids, other cats, or dogs. The Scottish Fold Munchkin cats cannot stand the loneliness.
Walk your Scottish Fold Munchkin Cat
This cat breed is playful. They like to run, fetch balls, roll, and many other things to stay in good physical condition. Scottish Folds are energetic cats. You should take your cat for a daily walk and exercise with them.
Check the hygiene of the ears of a Scottish Fold Munchkin Cat
The shape of the ears of this breed is different from the others. Paying more attention is needed. The cave formation of the Scottish Fold ear needs more than usual checks for any dust or wax inside it. The airflow in its ear cave may cause pain after a certain time. So, check the ears of your cat regularly, and if there is a wax formation you can clean it yourself. But if there is a redness and a sign of infection you should instantly consult a vet.
Clean, warm, and dust the sleeping place of your Scottish Fold Munchkin Cat
Not less important than the previously mentioned tips, keeping your cat’s sleeping place clean is very important. Do not let it wet since bacteria will appear and make your cat sick. The sleeping place should be warm, clean, and dry. A wide basket with a pillow inside and a blanket is what your Scottish Fold needs.
Well, I hope this makes things easier for you and it is clear enough what an owner of a Scottish Fold Munchkin Cat should do to have a healthy and happy feline companion.
