With a broad face, its flat nose, protruding cheeks and rounded ears the Persian cat wags its tail in a way that is recognized for miles. For lovers of this breed to comb them frequently, playing with them and pampering them is part of the routine they enjoy most.
In this article we want to tell you a little more about them, that you know them and you are encouraged to have one as a company.
PHYSICAL FEATURES
The Persian cats are characterized by a round head and broad skull, large, round and separated eyes, small and rounded ears, flat nose, thick and small legs, round tail at the tip and with quite hair, solid and robust body and abundant fur , soft and long.
Persian cats are one of the main breeds of cats best known and longed for by lovers of this species. For this same reason its cost is high, so buying one of them is not the best alternative for some. So if you know of foundations or just a friend or acquaintance has a cat to give up for adoption, do not think so much and encourage yourself to adopt, both you and the kitten will not regret this decision.
As with any pet, when you are a puppy or drink your care and medical care are vital for your growth and proper development; having your vaccine plan and a day is important for healthy adulthood. During this stage of life it is essential that you accustom your kitten Persian to brushing, at least 3 times a week; teach him the place where he will sleep and do his needs, and above all to give him much love; Persian cats love pampering, this will strengthen the bond between you and your puppy.
As in every race there are variations and the Persian cat is no exception; these differences are mainly due to changes in hair and eye color and certain behaviors.
Persian Cat Himalaya: This type of cat is characterized because it has 2 shares in its fur; a cream color on most of its body and a brown color on its legs, snout and ears, which makes it very similar to a Siamese cat but with abundant hair; his face is flattened like that of a Persian cat and his eyes are sapphire blue. It is characterized by being a very sociable, intelligent and affectionate cat.
Persian cat Chinchilla: If you look at this cat in the distance you would apparently think it is white, but it has uniqueness and is that the tips of its fur are silver. This variation of Persian cat is quite playful and very active, likes to be outdoors and receives affection and pampers only when he wants it. Regarding the color of its eyes, you can find Chinchilla Persian cats with green, blue or orange eyes.
White Persian cat: It is the oldest and most ancient variety of the Persian cat, its white color and abundant hair make this its greatest attribute to exalt (some indicate that it resembles a cotton cup): and unlike the Persian cat chinchilla, this does not like to be far prefer to spend time taking long naps. It is a cat very sociable both with those of its same species and with other species (dogs). An important aspect to keep in mind is that those who have blue eyes have a predisposition to present deafness, so it is advisable to carry out a periodic check-up by the veterinarian of your choice.
AND IS THE EXOTIC PERSIAn CAT A DESCENDANT OF THE PERSIAn CAT?
The exotic Persian cat is born from the cross between the Persian and British shorthair breeds, like a Persian its face is round and flat, with large and very expressive eyes, but the difference is its short hair.
They are cats very sociable, affectionate, very close to the excessive cares by their owners, they do not like loneliness, aspect that must be taken into account when making a trip or long days of work, because they require all the attention that can be given Ar.
MAIN CARE OF A PERSIAn CAT
As is well known this breed of cat is characterized by its abundant hair and flattened face, which is why, both brushing and cleaning of its eyes is important.
Brushing: It is advisable to do it at least 3 times a week; you can get used to your cat since it's puppy to this routine and use proper and specific brushes for long-haired cats
Eye cleansing: Since they usually have a lot of tearing and tearing, cleaning their eyes daily should be a tare that you should not forget with a Persian cat; for them you can use wet gauze or if you prefer wet little clothes
Other care may include the use of malts or supplements that help control hairball formation, a bath from time to time (house 2 to 3 months) may be helpful; it is well known that cats are very neat and groom most of the time, but a good bath is not too much to help clean certain areas that it does not reach.
Go to regular veterinary checkups, especially for the predisposition of this breed to certain pathologies such as obesity, polycystic kidney disease, urinary stones or skin dermatitis.
AND REGARDING YOUR FOOD, WHAT SHOULD YOU KNOW?
As mentioned above Persian cats have a tendency to obesity, which is why their diet must be balanced and balanced.
For a Persian cat its diet must have the balance between dry and wet food. The dry food in addition to having the necessary nutritional requirements, the croquette helps the dental cleaning by preventing the accumulation of tartar, as the only disadvantage is that it continues very little percentage of moisture, so the inclusion of moist food in the Perse cat diet is no more, cats generally consume less water than a dog, and in the case of Persian cats for their predisposition to the formation of stones and polycystic kidney disease, the inclusion of wet food is important.
In the market there are many alternatives of concrete and cans, some more expensive than others, if you do not have the alternative of providing food own of the breed, my recommendation is that you look for one that among its benefits has control hairball.
OTHER PERSIAN CAT CURIOSITIES
They are originally from Khorasan, Persia, some indicate that they were brought by European explorers from Persia as smuggled loot
Life expectancy ranges from 15 to 20 years
Unlike other breeds, litters are small, between 2 to 3 kittens
Because of its unmatched beauty and defined physical characteristics, the breed is considered to occupy the first places of the feline pedigree worldwide.