Caring For Persian Cats

Caring For Persian Cats

Persian cats are one of the most popular breeds of cat.  They are known for their gentle and sweet personalities and their beautiful long hair, Persian cats have very attractive features.  They are proven to be great companions for virtually anyone, and not very demanding.  Unlike other breeds, such as the Siamese breed, Persian cat breeds need very little attention.

Although many think white is the color normally associated with Persian cats, they actually come in avaried array of other colors as well.  During competitions, they are divided into seven color divisions  solid, silver and gold, tabby, shaded and smoke, particolor, bicolor, and Himalayan.  No matter what color of Persian cat it may be, they are best noticed during competitions by their beautiful long and flowing coats.

Persian cats should always be kept inside of the house, to protect their coat.  If they travel outside, they can easily damage their coat.  They will also need to be brushed daily with a metal comb, or their coat can become tangled and matted, which will lead to hairballs.  Youll need to bathe your Persian cat on a regular basis, in order to help protect his coat.  Bathing works best when the cat is quite young, as he will become familiar with it.  Bathing is a must and should never be overlooked, as it will keep your persian cats coat looking clean and healthy.  Although some breeds can maintain their coats on their own, Persians can't. Their fur is long and dense and youll need to groom them daily to ensure their coat stays healthy. There is a wide range of suitable cat shampoos and grooming products available. Please browse our products at PetsNcharms  online pet store.

The Persian breed is gentle and sweet, getting along great with everyone  including kids.  They are vocal and have a pleasant voice that is always good to hear.  Using their voice and their eyes, they can communicate very well with their owners.  They are very playful and good at amusing themselves too, so they dont require a lot of attention.  They do however, of course, love attention , and love being admired.  Unlike other cats, they dont climb and jump much at all.  They arent destructive either; they just love being admired and lying around.  A majority of the time, Persian cats love to bask in the sun and show others just how beautiful they truly are.

Although most breeds can be kept indoors or outside, Persian cats should always be kept inside and never allowed to go outside of the house.  Keeping them inside with protect their coats and also keep diseases and common parasites away from them as well.  You wont have to worry about cars or dogs either if you keep your pet inside.

To ensure that your Persian pet stays fit and healthy, you should always take him to the vet on an annual basis for a check up and any required vaccines..  If  your cat is well cared for on a regular basis with ,  grooming, shots, and checkups, Persian cats can have a life span as long as 20 years.  One thing you will need to be aware of which is common with Persians,  is their eyes.  Their eyes are very big and can sometimes be too much for the cat to clean.  This is a common health problem with the breed, and should be checked on a regular basis to ensure that it doesnt get out of control. Also recommened is to regularly clean them with specific products for cats eyes.

When you compare Persians to other breeds, youll notice that the Persians are among the easiest to keep.  You dont have to worry about things like jumping or climbing, as Persians dont like to do either.  All you need to do is feed your cat and groom him or her on a regular basis (preferably daily).  Even though grooming can be quite a bit of work in the long run  its well worth it when you have a healthy and beautiful Persian cat.