Q&A for How to Care for a Siberian Cat

Return to Full Article

Coming soon

Add New Question

Question

When should I start feeding my Siberian kitten adult cat food?

Community Answer

Normally around 7-8 months is the appropriate time to give him/her adult cat food. Make sure it's high in protein and low in fat.

Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
Thank you for your feedback.
If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
Yes No

Not Helpful 11 Helpful 34
Question

What food should I get?

Community Answer

Most cats favor Fancy Feast. Or you can try Orijen Dry Adult Cat and Kitten Food.

Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
Thank you for your feedback.
If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
Yes No

Not Helpful 16 Helpful 26
Question

Can cats commit suicide?

Community Answer

Cats are not capable of understanding the concept of death, so no, a cat cannot knowingly attempt to kill itself.

Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
Thank you for your feedback.
If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
Yes No

Not Helpful 45 Helpful 11
Question

Can my cat eat dog food?

Community Answer

It is likely safe for your cat, however, it is better for you Siberian cat to eat food marketed for their species, so you should not feed your cat dog food as the food caters towards the needs of a dog.

Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
Thank you for your feedback.
If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
Yes No

Not Helpful 20 Helpful 13
Question

How long to Siberian cats live? Also, where do you get the tools for taking care of a cat?

Community Answer

A Siberian cat can live up to 18 years, providing it is healthy and well cared for. And you can get the tools for taking care of a cat at a pet store.

Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
Thank you for your feedback.
If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
Yes No

Not Helpful 2 Helpful 23
Question

Where do I get the tools for taking care of a cat?

Community Answer

You can go to any local pet store, or a store like Target or Walmart. You can also order everything you need online from Chewy.com.

Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
Thank you for your feedback.
If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
Yes No

Not Helpful 4 Helpful 21
Question

Are Siberian cats known to be happy around kids AND dogs?

Community Answer

According to Cat Fancier's Association, “Siberian cats are very personable and want to be near their owners. They enjoy the company of children, dogs, and other animals. They are fearless and easygoing." Obviously individual cats will vary in temperament, though.

Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
Thank you for your feedback.
If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
Yes No

Not Helpful 2 Helpful 21
Question

Would my cat get too hot in an Australian summer? If so, is there another hypoallergenic cat breed that would be fine?

Community Answer

Yes, a Siberian would most likely get too hot in an Australian summer. To combat this, you could have your air conditioning on and give it ice to lick. However, it would be more sustainable to get a breed like Cornish Rex or Sphynx, which are both hypoallergenic but have much less fur than Siberians. They do, however, get sunburned more easily, so be careful with letting them be outside or in the sun for too long.

Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
Thank you for your feedback.
If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
Yes No

Not Helpful 3 Helpful 11
Question

I changed my cat's diet of cold turkey from Whiskas food to a high quality brand Acana food, he was fine for a couple of days but now he seems to have lost his appetite and looks grumpy. What do I do?

Tengku Maheelia Soraya Tengku Muneer

Community Answer

Try to switch between foods. Put Acana food first, then when it’s finished put Whiskas and switch between those two for a month, after which time your cat may like it. If your cat likes it continue feeding less Whiskas until it is completely replaced.

Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
Thank you for your feedback.
If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
Yes No

Not Helpful 2 Helpful 2
Question

Can you put the litter box in a quiet bedroom?

CageyCat

Top Answerer

Of course you can! Just like humans don't want to 'go' when there is a lack of privacy, cats prefer a quiet, out of the way place for using the litter box.

Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
Thank you for your feedback.
If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
Yes No

Not Helpful 0 Helpful 2
Question

We have a few toxic plants in my house, but my mom refuses to get rid of them. What do I do?

Pearl Therese Uy

Community Answer

Try moving the plants in a place that the cat cannot access and go to. Limit the cat from going to these places and discourage it whenever you see it go near the plants. Maybe keep the cat out of the room where these plants are. Not all cats will chew plants; just keep an eye on your cat to make sure it doesn't try.

Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
Thank you for your feedback.
If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
Yes No

Not Helpful 0 Helpful 0
Question

My cat bites at me when I try to comb him. He has several large knots on his hips, that I try to cut out because he bites. I am gently using a metal comb. Should I lightly sedate him?

Pyro

Community Answer

Very lightly. Maybe just use some silvervine or catnip to put him in a better mood. But yes, the longer the matts stay, the worse they get.

Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
Thank you for your feedback.
If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
Yes No

Not Helpful 0 Helpful 0