How to Feed Cornish Rex Cats

Cornish Rex is a distinctive breed of cat first seen in Cornwall, England, in the 1950s. These cats have long necks, slender bodies and large pointy ears resembling those of rabbits. Although they look fragile, they are muscular and active. The coat or hair is short, close to the body and curly. Cornish Rex cats have good appetites, so it is important not to overfeed them. Feeding Cornish Rex cats the right way keeps them healthy.

Things You'll Need

  • Dry food
  • Wet or canned food
  • Cod liver or or fish oil
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Instructions

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      Feed the Cornish Rex cat high-quality food sold in pet stores, grocery stores and online. These foods cost more but provide a more balanced diet for the cat.

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      Read the label to check the ingredients on any cat food you buy. The Mykro Cornish Rex website suggests you avoid foods with wheat or wheat products. Also look for foods without preservatives that can cause skin problems such as hair loss, dandruff and rashes.

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      Feed the Cornish Rex cat both dry and wet food. Feeding only dry food can lead to feline urinary syndrome or FUS. FUS is a bladder or urinary infection that can prove fatal if not diagnosed and treated in time.

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      Feed the adult cat twice a day, suggests the ASPCA. For your Cornish Rex cat, serve dry food for the first meal and wet food for the second. Portion size depends on the cat's size and activity level. Follow the directions on the food label as a guideline, but trial and error is the best way to know if your Cornish Rex cat is getting enough food.

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      Feed the Cornish Rex kitten only kitchen formulated foods. This food provides the nutirion a growing cat needs. Keeping food out at all times allows a kitten to eat when she wants. While you can leave dry food out indefinitely, discard uneaten wet food after a few hours.

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      Add one teaspoon of cod liver oil or fish oil to the wet food. The vitamin A in these oils is a good nutrient supplement. These fatty acids also help to keep the skin and coat in good shape.