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Coat care: Scottish Fold
Comes with a short coat – dense, plush and soft, standing away from the body – and with a semi-long to long coat.
The Scottish Fold comes in two varieties: shorthaired, with a dense, plush, soft coat that stands away from the body, and longhaired, with a semi-long to long coat, a bushy tail and tufts between the toes. The coat does not need special care: a short coat is combed once a week, and a long one more often to keep it from tangling. The cat sheds all year round, and more heavily in spring and autumn. The folded ears need regular checking.
🛁 Bathing
Usually not needed – the cat grooms itself. A bath may be needed if the cat cannot groom itself properly or gets dirty; in that case, use a cat shampoo diluted according to the label.
🪮 Brushing
Shorthaired – at least once a week with a metal comb or a soft rubber brush; longhaired – several times a week, daily if possible, with a metal comb, especially on the hind legs and tail.
🍂 Shedding and coat change
Sheds all year round, with heavier periods in spring and autumn – comb more often then.
Tips for home
- Check the ears once a week – they should be clean, with no smell or redness; if in doubt, consult a vet.
- Clean only the visible part of the ear with a damp cotton pad, without going into the ear canal.
- Trim the nails regularly.
- If the cat starts grooming itself less, help it with more frequent combing and consult a vet.
- All cats with folded ears have an inherited disorder of cartilage development (osteochondrodysplasia), which can affect the joints and tail – so handle the legs and tail gently. If the cat grooms itself less, seems stiff or avoids jumping, consult a vet.
Shampoos and conditioners for Scottish Fold
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Chris Christensen Ice on Ice Detangling Shampoo
€34,99 Size: 473ml · 2 sizes Unit price €73,97/L -
Show Tech+ Brightening Shampoo
€16,49 Size: 300ml · 2 sizes Unit price €54,97/L -
TropiClean Lime & Coconut Shed Control Shampoo 355ml
€12,99 Unit price €36,59/L -
iGroom Prebiotic Shampoo – Prebiotic Dog Shampoo
€44,95 Size: 473ml · 2 sizes Unit price €95,03/L -
Chris Christensen Day to Day Daily Hydration Shampoo
€35,70 Size: 473ml · 2 sizes Unit price €75,48/L -
Chris Christensen Clean Start Deep Cleansing Shampoo
€32,99 Size: 473ml · 2 sizes Unit price €69,75/L -
iGroom Pro-Keratin Leave-In Conditioner for Intensive Repair and Protection, No-Rinse, 473 ml
€60,75 Size: 473ml · 2 sizes Unit price €128,44/L -
TropiClean Lime and Cocoa Butter Shed Control Conditioner for Dogs and Cats 355ml
€12,99 Unit price €36,59/L -
iGroom Prebiotic Conditioner for Dogs
€36,50 Size: 473ml · 2 sizes Unit price €77,17/L -
Chris Christensen Systems Smart Rinse De-Shed Conditioner Concentrate 8:1
€34,99 Size: 473ml · 2 sizes Unit price €73,97/L
Frequently asked questions
How often should I comb a Scottish Fold?
A shorthaired Scottish Fold usually needs combing once a week, and a longhaired one several times a week to keep the coat from tangling. In spring and autumn, when the cat sheds more heavily, comb more often. If the cat starts grooming itself less, help it with regular combing and consult a vet.
How do I clean a Scottish Fold's ears?
Check the ears once a week: they should be clean, with no unpleasant smell, redness or irritation. Clean only the visible part of the ear with a damp cotton pad or a product recommended by a vet, without going into the ear canal. If you notice build-up, a smell or redness, consult a vet.
Does a Scottish Fold need bathing?
Usually not. The Scottish Fold looks after its own coat and does not need regular bathing. A bath may be needed if the cat gets dirty or cannot groom itself properly. In that case, use a cat shampoo diluted according to the label, rinse well and dry completely.
Care for other breeds
All breeds →This advice is general. For skin or ear problems, consult a vet.