A menu for every age
Needs change over time
Kitten : An energy-rich, highly digestible diet promotes growth and muscle development.
Adult : The ration must support its activity without excess calories, with quality animal proteins.
Senior : The diet must remain palatable, digestible and adapted to changes in its activity and body condition.
Which food?
Kibble, wet food, or home-cooked diet?
Premium kibble for an active cat or a mixed diet combining kibble and good-quality wet food generally suits the Sokoké well. The essential thing is to favor formulas rich in animal proteins, digestible and adapted to its lifestyle.
Amounts
How much should you give?
The daily amount must be adjusted according to weight, activity, neutering/spaying, and the energy density of the chosen food. A very active Sokoké will not have the same needs as an individual living exclusively indoors.
| Weight | Daily amount | Meals/day |
|---|---|---|
| 3 - 4 kg | 50 - 73 g | 2 |
| 4 - 4 kg | 58 - 84 g | 2 |
| 4 - 5 kg | 66 - 94 g | 2 |
Change
Managing the food transition
Any dietary transition must be gradual over several days in order to limit digestive upsets. It is preferable to gradually increase the proportion of the new food while observing the cat's appetite, stools and general condition.
Hydration
Water: do not overlook it
Like all cats, the Sokoké must have constant access to clean, fresh water. A water fountain or adding wet food to the ration can help support good hydration, especially in individuals fed mainly on kibble.
Little extras
Treats, in moderation
Treats must remain occasional and included in the calculation of the overall ration. They can be useful to enrich the environment or positively reinforce certain learning, but they must not unbalance the daily diet.
Good habits
For a top-notch bowl
- Split the ration if the cat eats too quickly.
- Combine fresh water and wet food to support hydration.
- Reassess the quantities after sterilization or a decrease in activity.
Never give
The Sokoké must not consume chocolate, onion, garlic, grapes, alcohol, caffeine, cooked bones or very salty or very fatty foods, as they can cause digestive or neurological disorders or sometimes severe poisoning in the cat.
