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Persian Cat Care

 Submitted by Nic on December 20, 2011


If you are planning to purchase a Persian cat, it may be good to learn how to take care of one. Your Persian cat will be a fussy animal, but you will love to take care of it. With the right Persian cat care, you can have a healthy and happy pet at your home.




The first aspect of Persian cat care is its grooming. This cat is a wonderful breed, but it has long hair, and it is absolutely important for you to groom it regularly. They have a thick coat, so before buying a grooming kit, you should consult your vet to get proper Persian cat care tips.


Only when you have all the information about the animal, can you purchase the right equipment for taking care of it. Your cat will need daily grooming or at least brushing of hair. If you do not brush the cat’s hair, there will certainly be a lot of shedding. With regular brushing, your cat’s coat will be smooth and without any clumping or tangles. Use a fine wire brush for Persian cat hair care. Regular brushing will keep your cat clean and also prevent frequent hairballs.

When caring for your cat, you will see that the cat produces a lot of gooey matter of light brown color in the eyes. You may have to clean the cat’s eyes regularly. Apart from cleaning the eyes, Persian cat eye care is nothing unmanageable. It is normal for cats to develop cataracts when they are older, and your vet can tell you how to take care of these problems should they arise.

Other things included in Persian cat care is diet. You can choose to give your cat wet food or dry food, but it is always better to give the cat a mixture of the two. As long as you are providing good quality nourishment to your cat, it does not matter how much and what you are feeding it. You can buy the popular cat foods or discuss the alternatives with your vet.

Another important aspect of Persian cat care is declawing. The claws of these cats grow very rapidly, and you may have to get them clipped every few weeks. The front claws require more attention than the back claws. It is best to clip the claws rather than declawing them completely. If you have small children in your home, or if your cat has been scratching around the furniture, you may also choose to put caps on your cat’s claws. Other Persian cat care information can be sought online of from your vet or local pet store.

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