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Accessories for a Exotic Shorthair: the right picks at the right size

Exotic Shorthair : Wide shallow bowls (10 to 25 euros in ceramic), a brush for the dense undercoat and eye lotion are the three Exotic essentials. A shallow water fountain encourages drinking without hindering its short muzzle.

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In short: Medium cat (3 to 6 kg), dense plush short coat, low to moderate energy. A shorthaired take on the Persian, placid and affectionate, a notch more playful than the original. Its flat face causes tearing and noisy breathing: eye lotion and a wide, shallow bowl belong in the basic kit.

Bowls, fountain, feeder

On tableware: ceramic or stainless steel, wide shallow shapes that spare the whiskers, and a water point placed over a metre from the kibble bowl. The fountain remains the best value-for-money item in the cat aisle: a cat that drinks more is a urinary tract that fares better.

The extras that matter for a Exotic Shorthair

a lint brush and a washable sofa cover. Breed-by-breed detail lives on the full Exotic Shorthair profile.

Starter budget

The complete Exotic Shorthair kit — tree, tray and litter, carrier, bowls and fountain, scratchers, first toys — comes to €150-280. One good tree and a large tray beat ten gadgets.

Frequently asked questions

Which accessories are essential for a Exotic Shorthair?

A 50 cm tray, a stable cat tree, a 50 cm carrier, shallow bowls, a fountain, scratchers — and for this breed specifically: rotating toys.

What equipment budget for a Exotic Shorthair?

€150 to 280 for a quality full kit, then €25 to €50 a month including food and litter.

The guides that apply to you

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• Plastic cat accessories: which ones are truly durable and safe

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