
About Norwegian Forest Cats


Norwegian Forest cats are an intelligent breed who loves the outdoors as much as being around their humans. They are well known for their long fur coats, bushy tails and calm, gentle nature. They are larger than the average sized cat, with an elegant and athletic appearance.
Norwegian Forest cats are traditionally playful but they are quite content playing by themselves and having some alone time so are happy to be left alone for short periods of time. This active and inquisitive cat is a great choice for first-time cat owners.
A breed that has been often mentioned in old Viking stories and that once received royal recognition from King Olaf, who declared them to be the official cat of Norway!
Cat statistics


Colour: Norwegian Forest cats can come in many colours and patterns including solid, bi-colour, black, red, grey, white, red and gold.
Coat: Long haired
Size: Medium / large cat, 30 - 46cm (excluding tail)
Weight: 3.6 - 9 kg
Lifespan: Variable but anywhere between 12 - 20 years
Temperament: Calm, gentle, playful, intelligent
Origin: Norway
Benefits of fresh cat food for Norwegian Forest Cats


All cats can benefit from eating fresh food daily. Your Norwegian Forest cat is no exception. Some of the changes you might see after swapping to fresh cat food include:
● Increased energy
● Shinier, healthier coat
● Improved digestion
Like all cats, Norwegian Forest cats are obligate carnivores. This means that they are genetically suited to getting the nutrition they need from meat in their diet. Their sharp teeth are ideal for tearing meat, not grinding plants. Their digestive tract is shorter, because it’s built for meat consumption. Their saliva and their liver don’t break down plants like herbivores do. Yet the industry standard often overlooks this. Instead they use little and poor quality meat in their cat food and bulk it out with grains.
At KatKin, we are demanding better. Our fresh cat food is formulated by vets and made with 100% real human-grade meat. Each of our recipes is nutritionally complete and tailored to help your cat live their best nine lives. Switch fearlessly and try fresh cat food with your Norwegian Forest cat today.
We've kept it simple
1. Introduce us to your cat.
Our simple questions help us personalise your cat's meals.
2. A box just for them.
We'll build a box of fresh-cooked food that's right for your cat's needs.
3. Cross cat food off the shopping list.
We deliver straight to your door.
4. Forget about food waste.
One pouch. One cat. One day. Complete nutrition.
5. No strings attached.
Change, pause or cancel your monthly plan online anytime.
6. Spot the difference.
Start to notice the incredible changes in your cat after feeding them KatKin.
100% premium- quality meat
Frozen fresh with no preservatives
Vet formulated
Made in the UK
Norwegian Forest Cat FAQs

Your Norwegian Forest cat would prefer high protein, high meat food due to its size. KatKin Food would be ideal. It should be fed one pouch of KatKin fresh cat food per day. Each pouch is packed with the exact amount of nutrients and calories your Norwegian Forest requires for the day. How do we do it? By loving cats hard and specially tailoring our food pouches to every cat we meet.
Yes. Norwegian Forest cats have a special water resistant coat with a dense undercoat. Due to this they are prone to high seasonal shedding in the spring and in the autumn where their coat will dramatically change. Throughout the rest of the year they will need regular brushing to keep their coats healthy.
Norwegian Forest kittens should be fed 3 - 4 times throughout the day. To make sure they are getting the nutrition they need to grow, you should split one pouch of KatKin Norwegian Forest kitten’s food into 3 to 4 meals. This is because we perfectly portion each pouch as a daily serving. Making feeding easier. Did you know Norwegian Forest cats do not reach maturity until 5 years old? Feeding them on a long term fresh diet will ensure they stay healthy for longer.
Yes, Norwegian Forest cats can be great pets. As they are gentle in nature and fairly patient they get on with children and often become best friends with the family dog. Although they do love being outdoors, they can be happily found asleep or playing in the company of their human family.
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Simple, fresh & healthy. KatKin are shaking up the modern cat food industry one meal at a time. We demand the very best for cats and you should too. Trial a KatKin 14 day food subscription for your Norwegian Forest cat today and receive 20% off. Norwegian Forest cats not the fun loving feline for you? Discover another cat breed to fall in love with and feed fresh food to daily. We are sure they will be eternally grateful you made the decision to feed them quality fresh meat!