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, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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? [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
