Unlocking the Secret: How to Make Cats Plump Up Their C
Every day, I find myself whispering to my feline companion:
"Why haven't you started to plump up yet? When will you finally fill out? Is there some special treat that will speed up the process? Yet, after six months, eight months, and ten months, I've pampered you with the finest food and drink, and you still haven't developed those cheeks. The only thing that's grown is your increasingly round and plump figure."
Why do cats plump up?
Hold on! Stop the endless fussing over your little kitten. Let's delve deeper into this matter of plumping up. Have you ever seen those adorable, chubbyfaced cats? Their rolypoly cheeks are a result of plumping up, that fleshy part around the neck. The cheeks are where male cats start to develop in their youth, much like the Adam's apple in boys. In summary, plumping up refers to the process of the cheeks becoming larger, giving the cat's face a round, chubby look that's incredibly cute. It also makes them more soughtafter in the 'breadwinner' category.
However, this plumping up phenomenon only occurs in male cats. If a female cat has cheeks, it's usually due to obesity, similar to how humans develop double chins when they gain weight.
What causes plumping up?
Plumping up is heavily influenced by genetics. Purebred cats like the British Shorthair and the Exotic Shorthair can plump up, as can some domestic breeds like the Burmese. However, hairless cats with naturally thin faces, and most domestic breeds, do not plump up. So, no matter how much you feed them, it will only burden their bodies! For example, those colorful and enticing plumping powders on Taobao are harmful to cats and offer no benefits. While nutrition is vital for cats, whether they plump up or not has very little to do with what they eat.
Just like how Guo Jingming can eat as much as he wants but still won't grow to Yao Ming's height, plumping up is entirely dependent on genetics. If the father doesn't plump up much, it's unlikely that the son will have prominent cheeks, no matter how much he eats, it will only end up on his belly.
How to raise a plumpfaced cat?
Firstly, you need to have a male cat with the "plump" gene, meaning his father has a welldeveloped cheek. Then, proper feeding can help. With a balanced diet, the cheeks will naturally fill out!
However, be aware that many cat owners are obsessed with feeding their cats raw meat, thinking it will help plump up their cheeks. But cats don't have human molars, and eating raw meat to exercise their jaw muscles is a misconception!
All we can do is provide them with the necessary nutrients for growth, rather than fixating on raw meat for plumping up!
Moreover, male cats tend to develop later, usually around 8 months, and some may take even longer. So, parents need to be patient and wait!
Note: Some cats may see their cheeks shrink after being neutered, which is due to the decrease in testosterone levels. However, the difference won't be significant, so there's no need to worry too much about it.
Alright, that's all for today. Perhaps each of our furry friends has a unique body shape, but I hope that regardless of whether they have the plumping gene or not, they all receive the same amount of love and care from their owners. Providing them with adequate nutrition and maintaining a balanced diet is what we, as pet owners, should strive for.
