About the Breeds
The exotic shorthair is knows for it's quiet but playful personality; it's round head with 'squished' face; and it's easy to care for, soft coat.
It meets the sames standards as the Persian breed.
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If you would like more details about the exotic shorthair physical as well as personality attributes, this page on Cat Fancier's Association website is a great source.
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https://cfa.org/exotic/
Persians have luxurious coats, expressive eyes in their open faces with quiet voices and easy-going personalities. Their coats do need to be cared for on a frequent basis, daily is best.
(My picture shows our Himalayan, which is in the Persian breed, and our exotic longhair, which is basically a Persian mixed with an exotic shorthair: acceptable in the exotic breed).
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More helpful information about them can be found on this page:
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https://cfa.org/persian/
What I Feed My Cats: Life's Abundance Cat Food
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*If you would like to read more about Life's Abundance Cat Food (read the reviews, too!),
and if you would like to order it for your pets (they offer dog food as well),
please click this link:
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When I added my first exotic shorthairs and Persian to my home, I had a difficult time trying to determine what food was best for them. The veterinarians I spoke with didn't offer very much help. My cats, especially one girl, seemed to have a more sensitive stomach, often had digestive issues evidenced by her nausea results several times a week, as well as in the litter box.
I have heard of people making their own pet food, but I worried I might not provide all the nutrients, carbs, protein needs for my cats.
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Here is a great post that I felt summed it up for my own experience about making home-made pet food. (I am sure it works for some people, but I knew it wasn't for me).
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A breeder friend of mine recommended Life's Abundance to me as it is what she feeds all her cats. She sent along a bag for me to try. My cats all immediately swarmed around to eat the food, and within days, I could tell a difference, especially in my cat with the sensitive stomach. Rarely has she been nauseated since. That alone convinced me! But I have also seen a big improvement in the fur of my cats (a tell-tale sign, I have heard). I have also seen a noticeable difference in my mother cats, in their health during pregnancy, during lactation, and after weaning. The kittens I have raised on Life's Abundance has made them noticeably healthier. I am simply amazed!. I also use Life's Abundance supplements, their cod liver oil to occasionally add to the food, and the odor eliminating spray (I cannot begin to express how amazing of a product that is...no more cat smells in our cattery!) I have been so pleased with everything I have tried from this company! I also find that my cats do not need as much food, likely bc their nutritional needs are being met so they are not as hungry.
Some final thoughts about Life's Abundance pet food
- Life's Abundance uses only natural USA sourced products and is owned and run by a multi-generational family company.
- Life's Abundance has NEVER had any of their products recalled since they opened in 1999.
- Life's Abundance uses strict guidelines and quality control on product as well as shipping from the manufacturer to the warehouse (including keeping rotating inventory to ensure the freshest product delivered to the customer).
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ABOUT THE VETERINARIAN WHO CREATED LIFE'S ABUNDANCE PET FOOD
Dr. Jane served as the President of the Veterinary Medical Association of New York City and has been honored many times by her own veterinary profession. Among her many awards and acclamations are the Outstanding Service to Veterinary Medicine Award, three Presidential Citations, The Morris Animal Foundation (supporting the continuance of Diane Fosse's Lowland gorilla Project and studies of all animals), and the Veterinary Medical Society's Merit Award. Dr. Jane has also been involved with many Advisory boards including the Advisory Board of the Cornell University Feline Healthy Center, Canine Companions for Independence and Pet Owners with AIDs/ARC Resource Services assisting stricken individuals so they may keep their beloved pets in their time of greatest need. She is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, the Florida Veterinary Medical Association and the American Veterinary Nutritional Association.
In addition, Dr. Jane has appeared as a veterinary expert on CBS's 48 hours, ABC's Good Morning America, Fox's Good Morning New York, WNET's Romper Room and Reading Rainbow, CNN, PBS. Lifetime, The Discovery Channel, TV Food Network and numerous radio stations including WABC/NY, WNBC, WNYC, WQXR and National Public Radio. Animal Planet’s early days included Dr. Jane as the veterinary expert in frequent segments regarding all types of animals.
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A helpful video introducing you to Dr. Jane and some of the creators of Life's Abundance:
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