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Persian Cat Care

 
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Persian Cat Care

Persians are typically described as a glamourous cat with long, silky fur, a baby face, and eyes like precious jewels. The long fur requires much grooming to keep it in tip top shape. Whether you have an adult Persian cat or a kitten, is crucial for the owner to know proper care of this cat.

When you first bring you cat home, be it a kitten or a grown adult, he or she will want to explore. Give your cat lots of space to do just this. Don't be alarmed when they won't eat right away. Your cat will need time to adjust to the new surroundings. When they feel more comfortable, they will eat.

Have a space set up for food and water as well as a litter box. Put these in a place where the cat can reach them without problem. Show the cat where he or she will be required to use the litter box and eat. It won't take long for them to figure it out.

For the litter, it is wise and worth the extra money to buy the good brand. Cheaper no name brands tend not to do the job so well. As for food, brand name is best as well. For the better the ingredients, the healthier the cat care.

persian catIf your Persian is a kitten, it should be fed 4 times a day or you can leave fresh food out for it all day. Adult cats can be fed twice a day. Pregnant and lactating cats need extra food and calcuim to meet nutritional requirments. Always leave plenty of fresh water out. And, never give your cat bones to chew on. They will splinter and cause a choking risk to your cat care.

Your Persian will need all the required shots. Your veterinarian will be able to assist with this. Typically, for an indoor cat, they will need a rabies vacination and a feline distemper injection. Other vacinations are available and your veterinarian will be able to assist you with whether or not your cat will require those.

Training your Persian to behave properly takes time and patients. Typically, they will scratch at furiture or even chew on objects. Most cats react if you clap your hands loudly or even spray the pet with a water bottle filled with water. This will send a message that the behavior they are exhibiting it not exceptable. You can also try other products on the market that may deter certain undesirable behaviors in cats.

Grooming is a big responsiblity when you own a Persian cat. Because of the long, silky hair, constant grooming is a must. You will find less shedding occurs and less hairballs as well. For grooming, it is good to have steel comb with teeth long enough to comb all the way through the cats hair. Pay particullar attention to the back of the hind legs, the inside of the front legs, tummy, under the chin, chest, and behind the ears. These are known trouble spots. After a through combing, brush against the grain to stimulate growth and to improve shine. Check the ears for oil. If there is some, clean gently with a cotton swab. And, lastly, clean the eyes with a soft cloth.

The Vet

After you bring your new Himalayan or Persian home, you will need to make an appointment with a veterinarian to have your cat examined. The health guarantee in your cat's purchase agreement probably has a time frame within which you must have this done. Make sure that your vet receives the vaccination record information, provided by your breeder, so that he/she can schedule all needed boosters and additional vaccinations for your cat. Your vet can also council you on an appropriate time for your pet cat to be spayed/neutered.

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