Typically, silver shaded cats begin to develop their characteristic "chubby cheeks", or what is often referred to as "face puffiness", around seven to eight months of age. To encourage optimal facial development (also known as "cheek fluff"), owners can provide their silver shaded cats with high-quality cat food that is rich in nutrients, supplemented with items such as lecithin and egg yolks. These dietary additions can significantly contribute to a fuller facial appearance.
Between seven and eight months, the majority of silver shaded cats start to show signs of having "chubby cheeks", indicating the process of facial development. A fully grown silver shaded cat will have a round face that feels soft and pleasant to the touch. This is a highly desirable feature that attracts many cat enthusiasts to this breed. However, it is crucial for owners to understand that overfeeding to force facial development is not healthy for your cat. While you want to see them reach their full potential in terms of face fluff, it’s important to focus on healthy practices.
For a silver shaded cat to achieve optimal facial development, the cat food should not contain excessive additives. Owners must learn to differentiate between cat food quality and ingredients. Avoid cat food that’s loaded with additives, and seasoned with salt and oil. Such options are not only nutritionally poor for the cat but can also lead to other health problems. We recommend opting for ecological cat food; these are usually milder, so you don’t have to be concerned about adverse reactions. Prioritize foods with whole ingredients and a good protein-to-fat ratio to promote healthy growth and facial development. A balanced diet, rather than overfeeding, will give your cat the best chance to develop their charming, chubby cheeks.