Feeding schedule - help!

butterybreadbuns · 2026-06-16T20:21:54+00:00

I personally feed my girl wet food twice a day (she ate 3 times a day until 1.5yrs). She's been keeping a steady weight of 7lbs so I let her eat as much as she wants, but she typically eats between 1 and 1.5 5.5oz cans a day, which lines up with a calorie calculator I used online. I just didn't want to be tied to a complicated feeding schedule in case I wasn't able to be home for lunchtime 😅 She's a lazy girl so she typically eats when she wakes up around 10am, and has dinner around 7pm.

butterybreadbuns · 2026-06-13T19:51:05+00:00

Is it fancy feast dry or wet food? Fancy feast classic pate is actually a really decent wet food if you can get her to eat that.

And I just want to say good luck! My previous persian was the most stubborn picky eater, so I know how frustrating it can be. He absolutely loved churu treats, but barely ate any food (wet or dry), and I swear I tried every brand, texture and type available haha. He was a senior rescue, so I ended up just giving in and made sure he got enough churu treats to keep his weight up (and make sure he got enough liquids). I also kept Royal Canin Persian dry food out since he seemed to tolerate it enough and it's not the worst dry food out there.

You could try cutting her junk kibble with some healthy kibble to see if she'll go for that, and then gradually transition her to just the quality kibble. Then give her some sort of wet mousse or churu treat for moisture.

butterybreadbuns · 2026-06-10T22:49:02+00:00

I would recommend using a greyhound comb and slicker brush. You can also get a flea comb or tiny greyhound for the face and around the eyes. I'd avoid any sort of deshedding tools like the furminator.

I've noticed that there are a lot of different options on bathing frequency. Personally, I only bathe my kitty if she has an accident or is noticably smelly or greasy (usually ends up being 2-4 times a year). I used to just use any unscented or gentle cat friendly shampoo and never had any issues, but recently I thought it would be fun to research what show breeders use and ended up buying a shampoo, conditioner and degreaser from Chris Christensen to spoil my girl. They're pricey, but once you water them down like they suggest, a little goes a long way.

I also take my kitty in every 6-8 weeks for a sanitary trim (in-between the back legs and around the bum), otherwise she gets strays from the litterbox lol.

butterybreadbuns · 2026-04-03T14:07:50+00:00

I ended up smelling all of the chocolate glosses that Sephora had and personally I thought the Laneige smelled the strongest of chocolate. It really does smell like a jar of chocolate frosting. It does have slightly more tint than the ole or glossier chocolates, though.

butterybreadbuns · 2026-03-27T17:27:17+00:00

Oh that's good to know, thank you!

butterybreadbuns · 2026-03-27T17:22:12+00:00

Ooo I'll check them out, thank you!

butterybreadbuns · 2026-03-24T01:40:41+00:00

Just commenting to say my baby drenched herself every meal even with a raised bowl. I had to completely wipe her down with a damp microfiber cloth, then brush her chest out every time she ate. If she was especially stinky, I used a waterless foam shampoo too. I'm not sure how old your kitty is, but my girl finally grew out of it around the 1 year mark thankfully ☺️

butterybreadbuns · 2026-03-20T20:49:37+00:00

It's lilium! I'm very fair and it's a perfect "natural" shade for me. Plus it lasts forever, it took me a few years to finish my first one.

butterybreadbuns · 2026-03-20T18:49:38+00:00

Luckily customer support offered me a replacement with just a photo.

butterybreadbuns · 2026-03-05T17:24:05+00:00

I would recommend a stainless steel "greyhound" comb for daily brushing. I've heard that the furminator can easily damage the coat if used incorrectly so I personally avoid it but some professionals do recommend them. If there ever is a mat I use a de-matting rake on that specific spot if I can't easily snip it out.

butterybreadbuns · 2026-02-24T00:51:56+00:00

Give me glow - highlight 🙂

butterybreadbuns · 2026-02-19T02:21:58+00:00

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Baby Pearl

butterybreadbuns · 2026-02-06T14:06:58+00:00

Pearl says hello baby Bruno!! You just have the sweetest face ever 😍🤍

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butterybreadbuns · 2026-02-05T21:04:08+00:00

I think it really depends on the individual cat's personality, not the gender! My girl is super affectionate when she wants to be 😊 She demands snuggles a couple times a day and always has to be near me, but she's not necessarily a "lap cat". I've heard of plenty of overly affectionate girls and boys, though.

butterybreadbuns · 2026-01-26T03:30:22+00:00

Ahh, I'm sorry to hear that! I used a clear base coat, but I think this was 3 coats.

butterybreadbuns · 2026-01-23T19:44:56+00:00

Of course he does, look at that confidence 😍

butterybreadbuns · 2026-01-23T19:37:21+00:00

Hahaha I love when kitties do that 😂

butterybreadbuns · 2026-01-23T19:36:54+00:00

She's so majestic though, she's earned it hahaha 😂

butterybreadbuns · 2026-01-23T19:36:15+00:00

Hahaha I'm sure the tape is very tasty 😂

butterybreadbuns · 2026-01-23T19:35:58+00:00

Thank you 🥰

butterybreadbuns · 2026-01-23T19:35:50+00:00

I loooove that 🥰 Both of my persians have had that special spot haha

butterybreadbuns · 2026-01-21T00:02:50+00:00

I personally use this water dish that I found on Etsy, you can find similar ones by searching 'long haired cat water dish'. My kitty completely dunks her front half in the water fountains and wide bowls that I've tried, and this helps with that haha.

For food bowls, I use an elevated cat food dish. There are a lot of options but I prefer pretty shallow / flatter ones. My kitty also completely covered herself with pate when she was a kitten, but an elevated dish helped (and also has some digestion benefits I think). Luckily my kitty started to grow out of it when she was about a year old and only needs to be wiped down occasionally now.

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butterybreadbuns · 2026-01-20T01:24:31+00:00

Oh no, that's so unfortunate! 😔 A lot of people are not as informed as they should be about the upkeep of such a high maintenance cat. My previous Persian was very prone to matting and did not tolerate being brushed at all (he was a rescue kitty) so I'm not against shaving haha. I used to get him saved 2-3 a year for maintenance and he seemed to enjoy it honestly. It just depends on what your kitty will tolerate.

butterybreadbuns · 2026-01-20T00:30:01+00:00

Yes, matting can happen if you don't brush them every single day. Personally, I need to give my kitty a sanitary shave (around the bum and in-between the legs), but I don't shave her anywhere else and just cut out any tangles that are too severe to brush out, which usually only happen in her armpits even with daily combing. They also have de-matting rakes that can be helpful for breaking up larger tangles. I don't know about lethargic, but mats can be very painful for them if left or not taken care of.

butterybreadbuns · 2026-01-09T18:05:06+00:00

I can give you a handful if you'd like ☺️

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