| These days, Persian cats are among the most | | | | admired. Unlike other cats, they don't climb |
| popular breeds of cat. Well known for their | | | | and jump much at all. They aren't |
| gentle and sweet personalities and their long | | | | destructive either; they just love being |
| hair, Persian cats have very attractive | | | | admired and lying around. A majority of the |
| features. They are great companions for | | | | time, Persian cats love to bask in the sun |
| virtually anyone, and not very demanding. | | | | and show others just how beautiful they truly |
| Unlike other breeds, such as the Siamese | | | | are. |
| breed, Persian breeds need very little | | | | |
| attention. | | | | Although most breeds can be kept indoors or |
| | | | outside, Persian cats should always be kept |
| Although white is the color normally | | | | inside and never allowed to go outside of the |
| associated with Persian cats, they actually | | | | house. Keeping them inside with protect |
| come in a variety of other colors as well. | | | | their coats and also keep diseases and common |
| During competitions, they are divided into | | | | parasites away from them as well. You won't |
| seven color divisions - solid, silver and | | | | have to worry about cars or dogs either if |
| gold, tabby, shaded and smoke, particolor, | | | | you keep your pet inside. |
| bicolor, and Himalayan. No matter what color | | | | |
| of Persian cat it may be, they are best | | | | To ensure that your Persian pet stays |
| noticed during competitions by their long and | | | | healthy, you should always take him to the |
| flowing coats. | | | | vet on an annual basis. If cared for |
| | | | properly, such as grooming, shots, and |
| Persian cats should always be kept inside of | | | | checkups, Persian cats can live as long as 20 |
| the house, to protect their coat. If they | | | | years. One thing you'll need to be aware of |
| travel outside, they can easily damage their | | | | that's common with Persians is their eyes. |
| coat. They will also need to be brushed | | | | Their eyes are very big and can sometimes be |
| daily with a metal comb, or their coat can | | | | too much for the cat to clean. This is a |
| become tangled, which will lead to hairballs. | | | | common healthy problem with the breed, and |
| You'll need to bathe your Persian cat on a | | | | should be checked on a regular basis to |
| regular basis as well, to help protect his | | | | ensure that it doesn't get out of control. |
| coat. Bathing works best when the cat is | | | | |
| young, as it will get him used to it. | | | | When you compare Persians to other breeds, |
| Bathing should never be overlooked, as it | | | | you'll notice that the Persians are among the |
| will keep your cats coat looking clean and | | | | easiest to keep. You don't have to worry |
| healthy. Although some breeds can maintain | | | | about things like jumping or climbing, as |
| their coats on their own, Persians can't. | | | | Persians don't like to do either. All you'll |
| Their fur is long and dense and you'll need | | | | need to do is feed your cat and groom him or |
| to groom them daily to ensure their coat | | | | him on a daily basis. Even though grooming |
| stays healthy. | | | | can be quite a bit of work in the long run - |
| | | | it's well worth it when you have a healthy an |
| The Persian breed is gentle and sweet, | | | | beautiful Persian cat. |
| getting along great with everyone - including | | | | |
| kids. They have a pleasant voice that is | | | | We provide grooming for dogs and cats, and |
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