Caring for Your Persian

These days, Persian cats are among the most popular breeds of cat.  Well known for their gentle and sweet personalities and their long hair, Persian cats are highly prized.  They are great companions for virtually anyone, and not very demanding.  Unlike other breeds, such as the Siamese, Persians need very little attention.

Although white is the color normally associated with Persian cats, they actually come in a variety of other colors as well.  During competitions, they are divided into seven color divisions – solid, silver and gold, tabby, shaded and smoke, particolor, bicolor, and Himalayan.  No matter what color of Persian cat it may be, they are best noticed during competitions by their long and flowing coats. 

Persian cats should always be kept inside of the house, to protect their coat.  If they travel outside, they can easily damage their coat.  They will also need to be brushed daily with a metal comb, or their fur can become tangled and matted, which will lead to hairballs.  You’ll need to bathe your Persian cat on a regular basis as well, to help protect his coat.  Begin bathing your Persian when the cat is young, so he becomes accustomed to it used it.  Bathing should never be overlooked, as it will keep your cats coat looking clean and healthy.  Although some breeds can maintain their coats on their own, Persians can’t. Their fur is long and dense and you’ll need to groom them daily to ensure their coat stays healthy.

The Persian breed is gentle and sweet, and gets along great with everyone – including kids.  They have a pleasant voice and they can communicate very well with their owners.  They are very playful, yet they don’t require a lot of attention, however, they do love being admired.  Unlike other cats, they don’t climb and jump much at all and are rarely destructive.  Most of the time, Persian cats love to bask in the sun and show others just how beautiful they truly are.
 
To ensure that your Persian pet stays healthy, you should always take him to the vet on an annual basis.  If cared for properly, such as grooming, shots, and checkups, Persian cats can live as long as 20 years.  One thing you’ll need to be aware of that’s common with Persians is their eyes.  Their eyes are quite large, and can sometimes be difficult for the cat to clean.  This is a common health problem with the breed, and their eyes should be checked on a regular basis to ensure that a problem doesn’t get out of control.

When you compare Persians to other breeds, you’ll notice that the Persians are among the easiest to keep.  You don’t have to worry about things like jumping or climbing, as Persians don’t like to do either.  All you’ll need to do is feed your cat and groom him on a daily basis.  Even though grooming can be quite a bit of work in the long run – it’s well worth it when you have a healthy and obviously beautiful companion.