The fur of the Persian cat is undoubtedly one of its most exquisite features, but sometimes there can be surprises lurking under all that beautiful layer of hairs. So we invite you to explore that dermatological world to share some tips and tricks.
Toilet Persian cafe acne
If you thought blackheads were only for human teenagers, you're wrong. Persians may develop feline acne, which usually occurs in the chin area. The sebaceous glands produce a black sebaceous material that can clog hair follicles and the result looks like flea dirt. In its advanced forms, it can cause swelling, pustules and secondary infections.
Parasites
Common parasites that affect our furry friends are fleas, ticks or mites. In these cases medicines are usually given for prevention and treatment, but it is known that in extreme cases it has been necessary to shave the Persian and fumigate the house.
Information has been received alerting the toxicity of tea tree oil to cats. It should not be used as a treatment for flatfeet skin.
Dandruff
Sometimes Persians can have dry, flaxy tic skin just like humans. Some tips for flake prevention include:
• Salmon oil, olive oil or other omega-3 rich oils.
• Shampoos specially formulated for dry, itchy skin
• Hairstyle, hairstyle and more hairstyle
Allergies
Many Persian cats suffer from some type of allergy, with symptoms ranging from skin rashes to scratches and sneezing. These allergies may be caused by certain foods or some airborne allergens. In this sense, air purifiers and dermatological soaps for cats can help.
Fungi
Fungal diseases can be divided into two categories, those that affect only the skin or mucous membranes, such as ringworm and torso, and those that affect the liver, lungs, brain, and other organs, in which case the disease is systemic. Sometimes it can be difficult to identify what type of fungal infection a Persian has contracted, the most well-known in the Persian community is undoubtedly ringworm, which can be extremely tenacious and difficult to eradicate.
Final considerations
The skin health of the Persian is as important as that of its beautiful fur, if not more important. So make sure you give him the attention he deserves. Take advantage of care and grooming sessions to thoroughly check your skin. Check your belly, back, base of tail, chin, ears, leg pads, and more, because you never know what you can discover.