🍖Feeding a Selkirk Rex: ration, kibble and hydration
Selkirk Rex : Rather laid-back, the Selkirk Rex gains weight easily: a measured ration and regular weigh-ins are in order. A slow-feeder bowl reins in fast eaters.
In short: Medium to large cat (3 to 7 kg), short or long curly coat, moderate energy and a placid temperament. A placid, patient sheep-like cat, cuddly without being demanding, heir to the British Shorthair’s composure. Its curly fleece is maintained with a wide-toothed comb, avoiding heavy brushing that would flatten the curls.
The daily ration of a Selkirk Rex
A strict carnivore of 3 to 7 kg, the Selkirk Rex eats about 60 to 90 g of kibble a day — or mixed feeding with wet food, valuable for hydration. Its quiet temperament makes it a weight-gain candidate after neutering: weigh the ration, never eyeball it.
Breed-specific needs
A breed without exotic dietary needs: quality comes first — named animal proteins at the top of the list, moderate carbohydrates, fresh water at will. The health point to know: polycystic kidney disease (PKD) — regular vet check-ups adjust the diet before trouble sets in.
Water and budget
Two figures to remember for the Selkirk Rex: a fountain multiplies a cat’s drinking sessions (a major urinary issue), and feeding it properly costs €30 to €60 a month, mixed feeding included. Our label pointers are detailed on the full Selkirk Rex profile.
Frequently asked questions
How much kibble for a Selkirk Rex?
60 to 90 g daily for an adult of 3 to 7 kg, corrected for neutering, activity and the wet-food share — and body condition referees, not the empty bowl.
Does a Selkirk Rex need a special diet?
No breed-specific food is essential: a good strict-carnivore diet does the job, while keeping an eye on polycystic kidney disease (PKD).
The guides that apply to you
- Feeding a Domestic Shorthair Cat: Needs and the Right Choices
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- Cat food budget: how much should you plan per month?
What monthly food budget for a cat? From 15 to 60 € depending on the range and share of wet food: the real figures, the traps and where to put your money.
- Free feeding your cat: good or bad idea?
Leaving kibble out at all times: natural grazing or a fast track to obesity? When free feeding works, when to ration, and how to do it right.
- Slow-feeder bowl for cats: put an end to gulped-down meals
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