Persian Cat Care and Eye CleaningUnlike many other breeds of cats, Persian cats require a little more care. These are a few main categories of Persian cat care: Coat Maintenance; Eye Cleaning; Nails; Teeth; Ear Cleaning; and Bathing In this article, we will be addressing keeping a Persian cat’s eyes clean. Click on the links above to read articles on this … Read More
Persian Cat Care and Nail Trimming
Persian Cat Care and Nail Trimmingrimming a Persian cat’s claws should begin as a kitten so that the cat becomes comfortable with procedure. Stroke and play with the kitten’s paws so that it begins to feel comfortable with the feeling of having its paws handled before trimming the nails. Offer the cat a treat at the end of the procedure … Read More
Persian Cat Care and Teeth Care
Persian Cat Care and TeethStarting while the cat is a kitten they should have their teeth brushed. Kittens begin to get their baby or temporary teeth at about 2-3 weeks of age. Their permanent teeth usually begin to come in at about 3 – 4 months of age, and all of their adult teeth should be in by about 8 … Read More
Persian Cat Grooming and Bathing
Persian Cat Grooming and BathingGrooming a Persian cat is quite different than grooming other cat breeds. Persian cats need combing on a daily basis. We use a wide-metal tooth, static free, comb. I never use a brush as a brush will not penetrate a long, thick coat of a Persian cat. Of course, if combing your Persian is part of … Read More
Persian Cat Rescue
Persian Cat RescuePersian cat rescue may be an excellent way to find and adopt a Persian. The people involved in Persian cat rescue work tirelessly to find homes for Persians that have been abandoned or relinquished by their owners. At the end of this article are links to various Persian cat rescue organizations. These cats may come to the attention … Read More
Persian Cats and Anesthesia Safety
Persian Cats and AnesthesiaBy: Peggy Williams, DVM Refugee Canyon Veterinary Services When considering surgery for your cat, discuss the surgical procedure including the anesthesia protocol with your veterinarian to determine what will be done and what drugs will be used. Most recommendations will include the following:PRE-MEDICATIONSPremedications are frequently given. Premedications are part of “multi-modal” anesthesia which will generally contain a … Read More
Persian Cats or Exotic Shorthairs
Persian Cat or Exotic Long Hair?Recently, I received an email from a woman that had gotten a “Persian ” but she felt that the kitten did not have the same type of coat she was used to in the Persian cats she had owned before. She wanted to know if perhaps she had been sold a longhaired Exotic. So, I … Read More
Persian Cats and Jaw, Teeth and Bite Problems
Persian Cats and Jaw, Teeth and Bite ProblemsPersian cats and some other breeds are brachycephalic; “Brachy” means “shortened” and “cephalic” means “head”. The skull bones of brachycephalic cats are shortened in length, giving the face and nose a “pushed in” or “flat” appearance. Due to the shorter bones of the face and nose, the anatomy and relationships with other soft … Read More
Persian Cats and Tearing of the Eyes
Persian Cats and Eye TearingEpiphora The medical term for excessive tearing or watering of the eyes is “Epiphora.” Excessive tearing causes staining of the hair under the eyes on white or light-colored cats. It is important to determine the cause of your cat’s excessive tearing, as some problems can also be irritating and painful. Possible causes of excessive tearing are: … Read More
Persian Friendly Ways To Clean Your Home
Persian Friendly Ways to Clean Your HomePersian cats are among the most popular cat breeds around the globe, with approximately 20,000 registered with the Cat Fanciers’ Association in 2014, one of the largest international cat registries. Keeping these beautiful felines healthy is a priority for cat lovers, but maintaining a clean family home with all the fur that accumulates, the litter … Read More