🍖Feeding a Balinese: ration, kibble and hydration
Balinese : Active and slender, the Balinese rarely gains excess weight but burns a lot of energy: a protein-rich diet, offered as measured free feeding or split meals, suits it. Watch hydration; a fountain encourages drinking.
In short: Slender cat (2.5 to 5 kg), silky semi-long coat with no undercoat, high energy and a distinctly present voice. A semi-longhaired Siamese, just as talkative and human-bonded, with an extra touch of gentleness. Its silky, undercoat-free fur needs only a few brush strokes a week and leaves little hair on fabrics.
The daily ration of a Balinese
A strict carnivore of 2.5 to 5 kg, the Balinese eats about 45 to 70 g of kibble a day — or mixed feeding with wet food, valuable for hydration. Its high activity burns through the ration: split it into several small meals or use a puzzle feeder.
Breed-specific needs
Its coat swallows part of every grooming session: fibre-enriched kibble or malt paste limits hairballs, especially during the moult. The health point to know: hepatic amyloidosis — regular vet check-ups adjust the diet before trouble sets in.
Water and budget
Two figures to remember for the Balinese: a fountain multiplies a cat’s drinking sessions (a major urinary issue), and feeding it properly costs €25 to €50 a month, mixed feeding included. Our label pointers are detailed on the full Balinese profile.
Frequently asked questions
How much kibble for a Balinese?
About 45 to 70 g a day for an adult of 2.5 to 5 kg, adjusted for neutering, activity and the share of wet food. Body condition is the referee.
Does a Balinese need a special diet?
No breed-specific food is essential: a good strict-carnivore diet does the job, while keeping an eye on hepatic amyloidosis.
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