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 diagnostic test either. FIP is diagnosed based on symptoms that the cat has.

FIP most often strikes young cats or kittens that have been in contact with other cats. Most homes that only have one cat are at less risk of FIV than homes with more than one cat. FIP is contagious, and while it isn’t known for sure, it is believed that the disease is transferred through feces. But since cats tend to groom each other, it may also be spread in this manner as well.

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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 must consider the color divisions. For Persians, most sanctioned shows also include Himalayans. The seven color/pattern classes for Persians and Himalayans are solid color, silver, smoke, tabby, parti-color, bi-color, and of course Himalayan.

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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 must be done about the hairballs, because they are more than a nuisance, they also pose a danger to your cat!

Hairballs have the potential to block the intestines, which in turn blocks the digestion of food. This can cause the cat to become impacted at the very worst. And as a result, it will not be getting the proper nutrition at the least.

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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 is really little that you can do to prevent shedding. Cats are simply going to shed. You can reduce the amount of shedding that happens, and you can also choose furnishings and clothing with shedding in mind.

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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 few weeks of his life, your kitten received all of his nutrition from his mother. As he reached four to six weeks of age, the breeder probably began supplementing the mother cat’s milk with canned kitten food or with hard kitten chow moistened with water. By the time your kitten reached eight weeks of age, he was weaned and eating a diet of kitten food. Your breeder should have given you some of the food your kitten was eating or at least the name of the kitten chow.

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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 Persian, if he wasn’t already trained by the breeder. The good news is that litter training is quite easy, as it is a cat’s natural desire to do his business in a place where he can bury it.

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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 litter?

Many Persian breeders have waiting lists. This list is comprised of people who have been waiting for a kitten from a particular pair of parents. In most cases, the person at the top of the list gets the pick of the litter, with the second person on the list getting the second pick, and so on and so forth. However, many people on the waiting lists are looking for show quality Persians, as opposed to pet quality Persians. Therefore, if you are just looking for a pet Persian, you could still get a pick of the pet quality Persians in that litter.

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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 you find a Persian priced under $200 you probably are not getting a purebred. At the very least, you will be getting a purebred that has no pedigree and this does happen. The typical cost of a purebred Persian kitten is about $500, but again, this isn’t written in stone because many other variables come into play.

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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 dangers in your household?

Ideally, you will start by child-proofing your home. You do this with the understanding that if it isn’t safe for a toddler, it isn’t safe for your Persian. With that said, however, there are many other dangers that you need to be aware of. Many innocent looking things can be life threatening for cats.

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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 and has a stocky body, a round head, round paws, and a short tail. This breed comes in all colors and patterns, from solid Blues to Seal Points.

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