When you consider getting a purebred cat, you might consider Persians and Himalayans. If so, you haven’t done enough research to own either breed, since Himalayans actually are Persians. They are the same breed!

Himalayan cats are essentially a cross between a Persian and a Siamese. This gives the cat the long coat of the Persian, with the striking marks of the Siamese. Among Persian cats, the Himalayan is the most popular Persian.

Read the rest of this entry »

Cat Lover

Post a Comment

Your Persian is beautiful. You could spend hours just looking at him and watching him. The problem is seldom the way he looks. The problem with Persians or any other breed of cat is their behavior.

The first thing to realize is that Persians are not dogs. While a dog will do anything in his power to please you, a Persian wants to know what it is that you are going to do to please him. You own a dog and a Persian cat owns you. Once this has been established and acknowledged by you, you will be more likely to be able to teach your Persian some good behavior.

Read the rest of this entry »

Cat Lover

Post a Comment

Most pet owners these days immediately have their animals spayed or neutered, in an attempt to control the pet population and this is recommended and commendable. However, in the case of Purebred Persians, you might want to put some serious thought into this.

First, depending on the requirements of your breeder, you may be forced to have your Persian spayed or neutered or it may be done by the breeder before the cat is even allowed to go to your home. If the cat is not to be spayed or neutered, you can and should expect to pay a great deal more for it because this gives you breeding rights for the cat which of course puts you in direct competition with the breeder.

Read the rest of this entry »

Cat Lover

Post a Comment

While many people get Persians for their sweet temperament and quality as a pet, many others get Persians for the purpose of showing them at sanctioned cat shows. Many believe that showing these fantastic animals is half the joy of owning one.

If you want to start showing your Persian, it is suggested that you attend several cat shows beforehand. First attend as nothing more than a spectator. Take the time to walk around and talk to the judges and exhibitors, as this is a fantastic way to learn more about showing cats. Following this, you should get a breeder or a person who shows regularly to mentor you. Attend a couple of cat shows with them, and watch first hand how the process works from start to finish.

Read the rest of this entry »

Cat Lover

Post a Comment

Most people don’t consider shaving their cats, but in the case of Persians, many owners do in fact shave their cats. They even have named styles for these shaves, such as the Lion Cut, where the cat’s fur is shaved to make him look like a lion.

Is there anything wrong with shaving your Persian? Well, opinions do of course vary, but in the grand scheme of things, many people shave their Persians for one of three reasons.

Read the rest of this entry »

Cat Lover

Post a Comment

You love your cat but you love your furnishing, drapes, and carpeting as well. Unfortunately cats are notorious for absolutely ruining furnishing, drapes, and carpet, and even walls and baseboards because they use these objects as scratching posts.

First, if your cat is making a mess of the furnishings in your home, you really can’t blame the cat. He’s just doing what comes naturally to him and because you haven’t provided any other alternatives that are suitable, you have only yourself to blame. Alternatives must be provided, because you are not going to stop the cat from scratching when the need arises.

Read the rest of this entry »

Cat Lover

Post a Comment

Most people, regrettably, do not put much thought or consideration into choosing a veterinarian for their pets. But because you spend a great deal of money on your Persian, it is essential that you provide him with the best possible healthcare, which means that you must choose the best possible veterinarian for him.

Many pet owners mistakenly wait until a veterinarian is needed before they begin their search for one. Don’t do this! You want to have your veterinarian selected, and have already started building a relationship with that veterinarian before your Persian cat needs one. Ideally, you will purchase your Persian cat and drive straight to the veterinarian’s office that you have selected, so that you can introduce the two, and so that the veterinarian can immediately examine your Persian cat.

Read the rest of this entry »

Cat Lover

Post a Comment

Cat trees can be expensive, but if you have a problem with a cat using your furniture as a scratching post, and using your drapes to climb, you may find that the cost of the a good cat tree is well worth it to you and your Persian cat.

Climbing is important to cats. First, they like high places. Second, the climbing action helps to keep them in good physical shape. Again, if you don’t provide the cat with a cat tree for climbing, he will form his own cat tree using the furnishing in your home.

Read the rest of this entry »

Cat Lover

Post a Comment

There are so many cat breeds. How can you decide which breed is right for you and your family? Follow this handy guide to select the perfect cat breed.

The first thing you should consider is whether you will be able to handle having a vocal cat. Some cat breeds can actually be quite noisy. While many cat owners do not have a problem with these vocal breeds, as they realize their cats are just communicating with them, a loud cat can be a problem in an apartment situation. Breeds that are very vocal are the Siamese Cat, the Korat, and the Burmese. The Scottish Fold, Somali, and the American Curl are considered to be very quiet cat breeds.

Read the rest of this entry »

Cat Lover

Post a Comment

Nothing is more irritating to an owner than a cat who scratches up the furniture. Nothing is more enjoyable to a cat than having furniture to scratch up. It’s a problem that has existed between felines and the people that they own for as long as cats have been kept as pets. Fortunately, today we do have solutions.

First, make sure that the cat gets a bad result from scratching the furniture. This result cannot be you yelling at the cat or squirting him with a squirt bottle. This just tells the cat to avoid you or to avoid scratching the furniture when you are around. It doesn’t stop him from doing it altogether.

Read the rest of this entry »

Cat Lover

Post a Comment