Somali

An active and often acrobatic longhair whose theme song is "Don't Fence Me In," the Somali cat is a fun loving feline. He likes room to play. A Somali needs high biological value protein and quality fat. If you're not feeding yours an alternative premium cat food, give him a balanced supplement with vitamins, minerals, and fatty acids as well as an egg yolk (no uncooked whites) twice weekly. Many Somalis have a tendency to be hyper as well as active, usually in the evening when you're ready for sleep. If yours is a late night partier, a vitamin B complex or 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon brewer's yeast is a smart daily meal supplement, along with a nightcap of room temperature chamomile tea, or lactose free warm milk and honey. Ground or chopped hops added to the evening meal may also help keep peace in the family.

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