Archive for December, 2008

As you may or may not know, most cats are perfectly capable of grooming themselves, and for many breeds, the owner doesn’t need to do anything further. Unfortunately, in the case of Persians, this is not the case. Persians have long, beautiful hair, and they are considered to be one of the most high maintenance cats in existence.

Grooming begins with daily brushing. The cat should be brushed once a day, or at the very least once every two days. Brushing with a natural bristle brush, followed by a metal comb, is essential to keep the Persians fur from knotting up. You should not use nylon combs, as these do nothing but generate static electricity, which is already a problem for Persians.

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Finding a Persian cat breeder isn’t necessarily hard. The hard part is finding a good Persian cat breeder. Not all Persian cat breeders are good breeders, and it is important to be able to identify a good one. Good breeders are known for producing show quality and pet quality healthy kittens, while breeders who are just in it for the money may produce healthy kittens of high quality but the kittens are not very well socialized.

Start at your veterinarian’s office. Ask about Persian breeders and catteries in your area. The veterinarian should be able to make a recommendation or two. If the veterinarian cannot make a recommendation, ask if he knows another veterinarian that deals with Persians, and visit or contact that veterinarian.

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Most people don’t put much thought into feeding their cats, but if you have a Persian, you might want to put a great deal of thought into what you will feed him. First, because Persians are expensive cats, you want them to live long and healthy lives. Second, what you feed your Persian will have a direct impact on the condition of his fur which is the shining glory of all Persians and their owners.

Of course, you can go with a commercial cat food. If you elect to do this, choose a high quality pet food, such as Iams or Hills Science Diet. Do not buy the cheap stuff, as it really doesn’t have what your cat needs. If you have an indoor cat, go with the formula designed for indoor cats. Also plant some grasses and catnip for your cat to nibble for added nourishment. Talk to your veterinarian about additional supplements that your Persian may need.

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When you decide that you want a Persian, you will likely be astounded at the cost of these fabulous cats. There is a great deal of documentation that should accompany any purebred Persian. Read through the information below to have a full understanding of what you need in terms of documentation.

First and foremost, you should have a written health guarantee from the breeder. Notice the word “written”? The written guarantee will state what vaccinations the Persian has already received. It should also contain deworming information. The health guarantee should also include documentation concerning testing that the parents have had for genetic problems as well as common diseases such as FeLV or FIV. The health guarantee should be good, at the very least, for the first 48 hours, during which time you should have the kitten checked by your own veterinarian.

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Insuring pets is still a relatively new thing in our society, but more and more pet owners are finding that paying the premiums for pet insurance is well worth it. Because Persian cats cost so much initially, should you consider purchasing pet insurance for your Persian?

The answer to this is a resounding yes. As much as Persians cost initially and throughout their lives and as much as one could win in prize money at the cat shows for these beautiful animals, one would even wish that you could purchase life insurance on these animals, but you can’t. What you can purchase is pet insurance, which covers medical costs for the animal.

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Just as you need to have regular checkups with your dentist, your Persian needs to have regular dental checkups with his veterinarian. This is often part of the annual or bi-annual general exam that your veterinarian will give your Persian, and it is very important. Most veterinarians will simply look at the cat’s teeth to ensure that there are no problems there, but you can request an oral cleaning as well, and this is definitely something that you should do.

From the time that they are born, tartar starts to accumulate on the Persians teeth. This tartar will lead to gingivitis if it is not taken care of properly. It is best to start your Persian on a tooth care regimen when he is a small kitten, so that it is something that he becomes accustomed to. This is cleaning that you must do between exams at your veterinarian’s office.

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If you are in the market for a cat, you should definitely consider bringing a Persian cat into your home. You may think that one breed of cat is just like any other breed of cat, but that isn’t necessarily true. In fact, Persians are known for more than their beauty. They are also known for their unique temperaments.

Persians are more than show quality animals. They are also pet quality animals. It is true that some Persians are not show quality, but almost all Persians are pet quality. These special cats adapt well to new environments, which cannot be said of many other species or many other cat breeds.

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One of the most important things you can do for your cat is to be sure its health is protected. Cat vaccinations can protect your cat from many common cat ailments.

You should begin vaccinating your kitten when he is six to eight weeks old. Before this time, his mother’s antibodies have been protecting him from many of the diseases that vaccinations protect against. However, now that he is weaned, he will need to develop his own antibodies.

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