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Persian Cats And Feline Infectious Peritonitis

Feline Infectious Peritonitis, also known as FIP, is an auto immune disease that affects Persian cats, as well as other cat breeds. It is known as a coronavirus, which means that it is caused by a mutation of the Feline Enteric Coronavirus. To date, there is no treatment for FIP, and there is no known…

Persian Cat Show Divisions

If you will be showing your Persian cat at a sanctioned cat show, it is important to know the different divisions that your cat will fit into. Many newcomers to cat shows think that the division only relates to the color class of the cat, but this isn’t quite the case. First, of course, one…

Dealing With Hairballs

For the most part, if you own a cat, you will have hairballs. This is especially true for long haired cats such as the Persian. However, there are steps that you can take to reduce the number of hairballs that you and your cat have to suffer. The first step is to realize that something…

How To Prevent Shedding For Persian Cats

If you own a cat and particularly a long-haired cat like a Persian, chances are good that you have a shedding problem. The cat is shedding, and this is a problem for you. So, how can a Persian owner deal with shedding, and prevent cat hair from covering their clothes and furnishings? Simply put, there…

Make Sure Your Cat Gets Enough Nutrition

So, you have a new kitten. You can just dump some cat food in a bowl and get on with your life, right? Well, there’s a bit more to the process than this. To keep your kitten healthy, you will need to be sure that you meet all of his nutritional needs. For the first…

Litter Training For Persian Cat

If you have a Persian, or plan to get a Persian, the chances are good that this will be an indoor cat. Most Persian owners do not allow their cats to go outside ?or at the very least, do not allow their cats to go outside unattended. Naturally, you will need to litter train your…

How To Get The Pick Of A Persian Cat Litter

When you find a Persian breeder, and you arrive to see their current litter, you will be faced with a huge dilemma which Persian kitten should you choose? Because Persian kittens are expensive, you most likely won’t be able to get more than one or two, but how do you get the pick of the…

How Much Do Persian Cats Cost?

When you first consider getting a Persian cat, one of the first things you will want to know is how much you should expect to pay for your Persian. The truth is that there is no pat answer to this question, as the cost of the Persian depends on many variables. First note that if…

Household Dangers For Persian Cats

If you own a Persian, this is a sure sign that you are a cat lover. If you keep your Persian indoors, this is a further sign that you genuinely do care about the overall health and well-being of your Persian. However, have you taken the necessary precautions to protect your beloved Persian from the…

A Look At The Exotic Cat Breed

If you are a fan of the beautiful longhair Persian cat, but are concerned about being able to keep your cat’s coat from matting, you may want to consider the Exotic. This breed looks exactly like the Persian, except that it has a much shorter coat. The Exotic weighs in at seven to fourteen pounds…