My silver shaded British Shorthair, a little female cat, has brought so much joy and surprise to my life. She is now over five months old, and although I may not be the most meticulous cat owner, she seems to be quite sturdy.
When I first brought her home at two months old, she was a delicate and sweet – natured little beauty. Her soft fur and big, innocent eyes made her look extremely adorable. However, as she has grown, her true personality has emerged. Now, she has become quite lively and full of energy.
Recently, as the weather has turned cold, she loves to curl up into a little ball, which is just the cutest sight. It’s as if she’s trying to keep herself warm in the coziest way possible. Sometimes, she makes the funniest expressions, as if she’s complaining about being a bit squished in her curled – up position.
At around five months old, I made a mistake in her diet. I fed her too many shrimps, not knowing that cats shouldn’t consume an excessive amount of shrimp. As a result, she suffered from vomiting and diarrhea. I was extremely worried at that time. The poor thing lost a lot of weight during her illness. I quickly took her to the vet, and she looked so timid while getting the injection. But thankfully, she recovered quickly. It was a relief to see her back to her active self.
During this period, a relative’s cat came to stay with us for a while. I didn’t take any special isolation measures, but to my surprise, my little cat showed no signs of stress or anxiety. She is really carefree and adaptable.
One issue I’ve noticed is that she has a rather picky appetite. She doesn’t seem to be very fond of cat food. Instead, her staple food is chicken breast, and she also has a special liking for various fruits. It’s quite interesting to see her enjoy a piece of fruit with such relish.
However, I’ve also learned that not all silver shaded British Shorthairs are as lucky as my little one. My colleague has a five – month – old silver shaded British Shorthair male cat, and unfortunately, it has developed ascites. The treatment costs have already reached nearly ten thousand yuan. My uncle also has a silver shaded British Shorthair, and he said that his cat is prone to getting sick. Although there is a rumor that silver shaded British Shorthair female cats have a lower probability of getting ascites, this is just hearsay.
Owning a cat is truly a journey filled with love, worry, and countless precious moments. My little silver shaded cat has taught me a lot about responsibility and care. Every day with her is a new adventure, whether it’s watching her play around the house, seeing her enjoy her favorite food, or simply cuddling with her when she’s in a more docile mood. I hope that in the future, she will continue to grow up healthily and happily, bringing more laughter and warmth to my life. I will also be more cautious about her diet and overall well – being, learning from my past mistakes and doing my best to ensure that she stays away from potential health risks.
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