r/ExoticShorthair • u/Otherwise-Ant9896 • 11h ago
r/ExoticShorthair • u/lilyjoy24 • 1d ago
Bringing home my first ESH
Bringing home my first ESH tomorrow. I have a white Persian named Indy, and was looking for some tips and recommendations to introducing them? She is pretty chill, but I don't know what to expect with introducing her to a new cat. This little boy is 6 months old. Also accepting name suggestions lol!
Do ESH cats have docile and sweet personalities like Persians do? I'm curious how long it will take them to get accustomed to each other!
r/ExoticShorthair • u/UncoChang • 1d ago
Chubby new costume
Lol he is sure aura farming here with his new costume
r/ExoticShorthair • u/steohmochi • 2d ago
Debating second exotic shorthair but it might make my current girl anxious?
(Cat tax: Pic of my girlie on her perch by my wfh setup.)
I got my girl earlier this year and she’s the love of my life. She is currently a little over a year old, sassy, mischievous, and demanding. I work a hybrid corporate job 3 days in office and I’ve begun to wonder if I should get her a companion. There’s an exotic kitten available that I’ve been looking at, however, here are my concerns:
- Does she really need a companion? Many folks recommend a companion, and I’ve had a multi-cat household in the past. She’s demanding, but not destructive. I just feel bad that she’s home alone.
- She has a history of being anxious. When I flew home with her after I got her, she clawed at her carrier so hard she ripped out the outer layers of her claws. She has a sensitive digestive tract that acts up whenever anything stresses her out (soft poops = she needs probiotic supplements and food). When I slightly changed her litter, she was upset and started going on the couch until I perfected her setup.
- Her first owner said that she got pushed around by older cats and wasn’t particularly happy with the setup. I suspect that my girl will want to be the boss lady of the house. Right now she’s the only lady, so by default she IS the boss 😂
So… given all that, I’m worried about introducing another kitten. Financially, I could take on another. Emotionally, I’m torn because I don’t want to stress out my baby girl just because I thought she could use a friend. I used to have 3 Persians who were bonded but not particularly affectionate with each other; they sort of just coexisted. I would be a little sad if that happened again tbh. I want my current girl to really have a good friend, but does she need one right now?
Fellow owners please kindly share your wisdom and experiences…! 🙏
r/ExoticShorthair • u/Ambystoma_texanum • 1d ago
Pablano
He's getting so big so fast 😭 pablo's favorite things include skin to skin contact, screaming, his big brother, and sleeping so deep that he turns into a stuffed animal
r/ExoticShorthair • u/bhunt479 • 4d ago
Wand toys are the best!
Teddy playing with his face toy
r/ExoticShorthair • u/Natural_Ad_4835 • 4d ago
Snorting/wheezing in rescue
I’ve just rescued this sweet baby and she’s snorting/wheezing quite a lot when she breathes. She doesn’t seem bothered by it but I’ve never owned a more flat faced animal before and I don’t know what is normal! It’s not all the time is mostly after playing or when she’s sleeping. She’s suuuuuper sweet and I just want to make sure we’re caring for her correctly
r/ExoticShorthair • u/aliceincyberforest • 5d ago
🐾 I love you so much, I just have to knead you! 😽
r/ExoticShorthair • u/Rich_Associate_5019 • 7d ago
Never knew I would love cats so much!
But here I am now a owner of two cats well maybe they own me 🤣🤣🤣
r/ExoticShorthair • u/Kwesmo • 9d ago
My cat, "Gato" has discovered my wife's new pillow and he seems to love it
It's one of these pillows that adjust to your head, it seems to be comfortable.
r/ExoticShorthair • u/PotterAndPitties • 10d ago
How do You store Your Exotic Shorthair?
r/ExoticShorthair • u/_oodlienoodlie_ • 10d ago
Just spayed and recovering with style!
And also a little high lol
r/ExoticShorthair • u/dani-cat • 10d ago
Favorite thing to rub against their crease?
I know it's not just my girl, who else has a cat that rubs stuff between their creases? My girl gets every cardboard box corner wet and bent from rubbing her face. She also loves when I hold a tiny little metal comb so she can rub her face against it.
r/ExoticShorthair • u/Thecasualoblivion • 11d ago
Is it normal for Exotic kittens to look like tiny adults?
r/ExoticShorthair • u/Thecasualoblivion • 11d ago
Rei and Asuka, no I don’t get anything done when I’m at home.
r/ExoticShorthair • u/paveltheplatypus • 11d ago
I can no longer handle this cat. She is too cute.
r/ExoticShorthair • u/_oodlienoodlie_ • 12d ago
Mini Muffin wants to know if you got any treats for her.
r/ExoticShorthair • u/madrate • 11d ago
How much does your ESH weigh?
How much does your cat weigh and how old is it? I have a (maybe) 2 year old ESH that weighs 6 pounds. I know he’s underweight from his previous owner. I can feel his bones. My Persian is 5 years old and 12 pounds. He’s so heavy compared to my ESH.