Comments on: Best Cat Food for Russian Blue Cats

By: Gregory Jett

Gregory Jett — Mon, 25 Sep 2023 02:24:31 +0000

In reply to Walter Henry. Have a Thyroid test done. Hyperthyroidism was a big part. Of my cat's weight loss

By: Sherry

Sherry — Tue, 24 Jan 2023 20:03:25 +0000

Thank you very much Mallory. This means a lot to me and shows that you are an upstanding individual. It is impossible to trust a site where major information is so wrong and I want to trust this one! There is a ton of good information and I appreciate you making sure that more of the information on here is good!
From extensive reading, the Russian has no major genetic issues that need addressing via diet. IE: No kidney, heart, or diabetes. Their biggest issue is a tendency to get fat because they love to eat. But, low carbs in their diet will help prevent that from happening.
They need the healthy diet of a predator who lives in cold climates with fish available.

By: Mallory Crusta

Mallory Crusta — Mon, 23 Jan 2023 23:15:21 +0000

In reply to Sherry. Sherry, I absolutely agree. To be clear, this article does not represent what we, at Cats.com, aim to embody, and our lab testing was instituted well after this piece was written. Our tests are general nutrient and contaminant tests, and they are not specific to any particular breed of cat. I'm correcting some of the more significant errors in this article now. Thank you.

By: Sherry

Sherry — Mon, 23 Jan 2023 15:04:52 +0000

I have a real issue with the description of the Russian Blue, beginning with ‘long hair’! They are a short haired breed. They are called the ‘Russian’ Blue since they originated in Russia, not Persia as stated above. If this is true, then every article I have read on them – and there are MANY – would be incorrect. The article only gets worse as it goes. This throws doubt on the ‘testing’ and such of the best food for this breed. Was the testing actually done on a Russian or British Blue? Did the tester know the difference. Like seeing a picture of a Russian with yellow eyes, this does not ring true at all and throws doubt all over the recommendations. And this SUCKS.

By: Sami

Sami — Wed, 02 Nov 2022 04:11:18 +0000

In reply to Rachel. Sounds like ringworm to me. Usually presents in the ears.

By: Kate Barrington

Kate Barrington — Mon, 20 Jun 2022 15:24:53 +0000

In reply to Trisha.

Hi Trisha! There are a few brands we recommend which offer wet food in various textures. Many of Tiki Cat’s recipes include shredded meat or fish in broth, as does Cat Person. If he’s starting to sample dry food and you want to keep including it in his diet, a wet food topper from Weruva might be a good choice.
You can find more info and product recommendations for these brands here:
https://cats.com/tiki-cat-cat-food-review
https://cats.com/tiki-cat-cat-food-review
https://cats.com/cat-person-cat-food-review

By: Trisha

Trisha — Sun, 19 Jun 2022 20:00:52 +0000

My beautiful 6 mos. old Russian Blue boy ( Ivan) is quite a fussy eater. He hates Pate’..
Smalls was not his cup of tea. I am a bit frustrated.He nibbles at dry but seems to like wet food with pieces.
Any great ideas?

By: Joanna H.

Joanna H. — Sat, 05 Feb 2022 10:44:48 +0000

In terms of the thinning fur above the eyes and towards the base of the ears from scratching or rubbing, my vet told me it’s allergies of some sort. I have the same issue with one of my two RBs…

By: Cynthia

Cynthia — Wed, 03 Mar 2021 00:32:48 +0000

In reply to Walter Henry. Make sure she foes not have a tapeworm.

By: Mallory Crusta

Mallory Crusta — Tue, 09 Feb 2021 03:11:38 +0000

In reply to Walter Henry. Hello Walter, are you sure that your Russian Blue is underweight? I would refer to a body condition chart like this one to evaluate his figure before adjusting his diet. If you determine that he is indeed too skinny, I would consider opting for a more calorically-dense food like the ones on our list of the best cat food for weight gain.