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Feeding
# Feeding your Birman well
France
The Sacred Birman can receive a diet alternating kibble and wet food, without mixing them in the same meal. Kibble often makes up the main part of the ration, while wet food usefully contributes to hydration. As it can have marked preferences, the quality and palatability of the food matter a lot.
A menu for every age
## Their needs change as they grow
- Kitten: Choose a complete growth food and divide the ration into several small meals to support development without overloading digestion.
- Adult: Adjust the ration to actual activity and maintain a portion of wet food to promote hydration.
- Senior: Closely monitor weight, appetite and urinary comfort, and ask the veterinarian if a senior formula becomes relevant.
Which food?
## Kibble, wet food, or homemade meals?
A complete premium diet adapted to the cat’s age, activity level and physiological status should be preferred. Good-quality kibble can form the basis of the ration, supplemented with wet meals several times a week to support hydration and urinary comfort.
Portion sizes
## How much should you feed?
Quantities must be adjusted according to the cat’s weight, age, neutering/spaying status and actual activity level. For this rather calm cat, it is better to avoid free-feeding if weight gain becomes a risk.
| Weight | Daily amount | Meals per day |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 4 - 5 kg | 64 - 92 g | 2 |
| 5 - 6 kg | 76 - 108 g | 2 |
| 6 - 7 kg | 88 - 124 g | 2 |
Changing food
## How to switch foods successfully
Any change in diet must be carried out gradually over several days in order to avoid digestive upsets and to limit refusals. A slow transition is all the more useful in a cat attached to its eating habits.
Hydration
## Don't overlook water
Good hydration is essential, notably for urinary comfort. Clean, fresh water must remain available at all times, and many cats drink better with several water points or a fountain.
A little extra
## Treats in moderation
Treats should remain occasional and be included in the daily ration. They can be useful for play, enrichment or learning, but excess quickly promotes overweight in a cat that does not expend much energy.
Good habits
## Make mealtimes count
- Leave fresh water available at all times.
- Split the ration if the cat often asks for food or eats too quickly.
- Weigh the ration regularly to avoid excess.
### Never feed these foods
As with other cats, chocolate, onion, garlic, grapes, alcohol, caffeine, cooked bones and very fatty or salty foods should be avoided, as they can cause digestive, neurological, kidney disorders or sometimes severe poisoning.
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