| Persian cats are among the most popular breeds of | | | | sometimes be too much for the cat to clean. You'll |
| cat in America, today. Well known for their gentle, | | | | notice a lot of matting of the hair around the eyes |
| sweet personalities and their long hair, Persian cats are | | | | when there is a problem. This is a common health |
| also great companions for virtually anyone, and need | | | | problem with the breed, and should be checked on a |
| very little attention. | | | | regular basis to ensure that it doesn’t get out of |
| Persian cats actually come in a variety of colors. They | | | | control. |
| are divided into seven color divisions: solid, silver and | | | | The Persian breed is gentle and sweet, getting along |
| gold, tabby, shaded and smoke, particolor, bicolor and | | | | great with everyone including kids. They have a |
| Himalayan. No matter what color of Persian cat it may | | | | pleasant meow and using their meow and their eyes |
| be, they are best noticed during competitions by their | | | | they are able to communicate very effectively with |
| long and flowing coats. | | | | their owners. They are very playful, loved being |
| Persian cats are not great outdoor cats. Because of | | | | admired and thought they do not require a lot of |
| their long hair, if left outside for any length of time in | | | | attention, they do love it. As withmost cats, the |
| weather, their coats can become seriously matted and | | | | majority of the time, Persian cats love to bask in the |
| damaged. | | | | sun and show others just how beautiful they truly are. |
| Most short-haired cats have no problem maintaining | | | | Although most breeds can be kept indoors or outside, |
| their own coats through daily self grooming, but this is | | | | Persian cats should always be kept inside and only |
| not so for long-haired Persian cats. It is a good idea to | | | | allowed to go outside of the house with supervision. |
| brushthe cat's hair daily or as often as possible. When | | | | Keeping them inside will help protect their coats and |
| Persian cats is very young, it is a good idea to start | | | | also keep diseases and common parasites away |
| bathing on a regular basis with recommended | | | | from them as well. |
| shampoos, in order tokeep the coat healthy, clean and | | | | To ensure that your Persian cat stays healthy, you |
| mat-free. | | | | should always take him to the vet on an annual basis. |
| Another thing that’s common with Persians cats | | | | With lots of love and a little attention to grooming, |
| is their eyes. Their eyes are very big and can | | | | Persian cats can live as long as 20 years. |