Oriental shorthair

Distinctively elegant, agile and loving, the Oriental Shorthair cat is a thinner, more muscular, almost identical twin to the Siamese. Not surprisingly the two breeds have the same nutritional needs. To meet it's high energy needs and still retain it's long lean beauty this cat requires high biological value protein Premium Cat Food and balanced fatty acids daily. Commercial cat foods with a high cereal or carbohydrate content should be Avoided, as should raw meat diets (these can cause muscle flaccidity and hair loss). On the other hand, non digestible carbohydrates (fiber) such as beet pulp or grated carrots, should be included in the diet. These will cleanse intestine walls, preventing bowel problems, and keep it from getting fat. For a very active cat, a little nutritional calming can be obtained by supplementing the diet with a balanced Vitamin B complex or 1/8 - 1/4 teaspoon brewers yeast or torula yeast daily. I give mine chamomile tea (1/4 teaspoon in it's food); this seems to help him digest while keeping him calm. I add hops to his evening meal which allows everyone to sleep during the night.