Toilet Training a Cat© Pelaqita Persians Training a cat to use the toilet is entirely dependent on the personality of the individual cat (i.e., how social the cat is and his response to praise). The individual cat’s personality has a direct correlation with how long it will take to toilet train the cat which may take between 2 weeks and … Read More
Top Cat Sites
Top Cat Sites We all know that cats rule the Internet as shown by their full command over our homes and hearts. There is a good reason that feline cuteness is everywhere on the Internet. Whether it is a cat playing a piano video, a cat cleaning a napping baby, or a sleeping kitten picture …. it just adds a … Read More
Tough Decisions a Cat Breeder Makes
Tough Decisions a Cat Breeder MakesAs a Persian cat breeder, I routinely have to make decisions about my cats. Whether it is to breed a cat or not, finding the right cat and pedigree to add something I feel may be lacking in my breeding program, and a hundred other decisions that I make on a day-to-day basis. Recently, this … Read More
Toxic Plants and Cats
Toxic Plants and Cats A list of the most common toxic plants that are poisonous to cats. Please note that lilies * If a cat ingests any part of a poisonous plant, immediately rush the cat to a veterinarian and take the plant for identification.Almond (Pits of) Aloe Vera Alocasia Amaryllis Apple (seeds) Apple Leaf Croton Apricot (Pits of) Arrowgrass … Read More
Toy Persian kittens, Teacup Persians, and Munchkin Persian Cats
WarningFirst, it is important to understand what the breed standard is for a Persian cat before we talk about what a “toy” or “teacup” or “Munchkin” Persian is. According to the Cat Fanciers’ Association Persian Breed Standard “the ideal Persian should present an impression of a heavily boned … and … of cobby type, low on the legs, broad and … Read More
Traditional vs. Alternative Veterinary Care
Traditional vs Alternative Veterinary Care So what exactly is the difference between traditional veterinary care and alternative veterinary care? There are many different ways that we, as veterinarians, can treat our patients and the real difference between traditional and alternative care is simply the approach used to treat a specific illness or ailment. I want to give you a brief … Read More
Travel Guide for Cats
Travel Guide for Cats© Pelaqita PersiansPreparing Your Persian Cat for TravelBy: Annie Malcolm © All Rights Reserved. While Persian cats may typically be placid in nature, travelling can still prove to be a challenge. In general, cats do not enjoy travelling. As creatures of habit, they prefer the safety and familiarity of their home. But with adequate preparation, it … Read More
Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia
Tricuspid Valve DysplasiaTricuspid valve dysplasia (“TVD”) is rare in cats. That said, it is reported as the most common congenital heart disease seen in 17% of cats with congenital heart disease. The tricuspid valve is the valve that separates the top half of the right-side of the heart (the right atrium) from the bottom half (the right ventricle). This defect … Read More
Trimming Persian Cat Ears
Trimming a Persian Cat’s EarsA Persian cat should have small, round ears – it even says so in the Cat Fancier’s Association Persian Breed Standard 2024-2025. However, not every Persian has round-looking ears without a little grooming because they can have those little tufts of hair at the top of their ears. To create the illusion of a round ear … Read More
Understanding Cat Behavior
Understanding Cat BehaviorFrom the cat’s point of view humans are not very evolved as we misread or ignore our cat’s body language which sometimes earns us a scratch or bite. All of which is a direct result of misinterpreting our cat’s “I have had enough” signs. Many owners describe these cats as changing from friendly to feral “like a light … Read More