How Do You Care For A Longhaired Manx?
Longhaired Manx are hardy cats with few special care requirements. Still, your Manx depends on you for food, shelter, health care and love. Talk to your vet about feeding if you have a kitten younger than 6 weeks old. This is especially important for the Manx breed, which can develop a deadly condition called Manx syndrome that is caused by the Manx’s tailless gene. The syndrome may not show up before 4 months of age. Feed kittens younger than 6 months canned kitten food three to four times a day. Reduce feeding to two times a day at about 6 to 8 months of age. Keep dry kitten food and fresh water available at all times. Change to adult food at 1 year of age. Mix 1/4 adult food with 3/4 kitten food and gradually increase the amount of adult food over 5 to 10 days. Feed your cat the good stuff – avoid generic brands. Don’t give your cat food intended for other animals; cats have specific dietary requirements. Mix dry cat food with wet. Cats like variety, too. Don’t give your cat bones,
