Your Persian cat will absolutely adore your houseplants and the truth is that most are toxic to him. Many will cause him to become ill and some will even be fatal but none of this will prevent him from chewing them and digging in the soil. There are three things that you can do to…
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Training Persian Cats
When it comes to cats, few people consider training. For the most part, it is the cat that trains the owner Iin the case of Persians, you must provide some level of training for your cat and after it has been established that he is boss of course. Few cats can be trained to do…
The History of Persian Cats
Believe it or not, Persians are thought to be the oldest breed of cats, but at the same time, there are numerous different versions of where the Persian cat began. It is widely believed, however, in all versions that the Persian cat originated in the country that was once known as Persia, which is now…
The Difference Between Persian And Himalayan Cats
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…
Protecting Your Furniture From Your Cat
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…
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…