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Persian Cat The Oldest Longhaired
The Persian cat is one of the world's most beautiful cat breeds. It is generally believed to be one of the most ancient breeds. It is believed to have its origin in the Iranian plateau the large region between the Mesopotamia and the Hindu Kush mountains. This area was called Persia and thus the name "Persian cat". When you own a Persian cat it is liken to owning a great piece of work of art.
The Persian cat has a dense and flowing coat of long hairs. These cats come in nearly every color. Solid color, tortoiseshell, tabby, and even blue are some of the common colors. Persian cats have big round heads, and medium built bodies with a short neck. They have wide set large round eyes, short and wide noses and small, rounded ears.
The body of the Persian is short and wide with a short bushy tail. They have thick short legs and firm round feet. Persians are medium in built weighing between 8 to 15 lbs. With proper care Persians can live up to 15 years and above. The Persian cat has a sweet, melodious voice.
The Persian cat adapts and fits well into any household and environment. They have a very sweet, gentle and calm personality. They have short legs so they are not good high jumpers. Persians are very interactive and very sensitive to the emotional needs of their owners. Most Persians prefer quite households and do not like annoying children. They love their humans and enjoy attention from their owners.
It is important to care for a Persian cat properly, like any other pet. Since Persians tend to have short muzzles, they can suffer from genetic problems, including constriction of the nostrils, tear duct overflow, dental malocclusion, and a condition called cherry eye. Other problems peculiar to Persians include polycystic kidney disease, seborrhea oleosa, and entropion.
If you get a Persian, you will enjoy interacting with this intelligent, friendly cat. However, you will also need to work to maintain your pet properly. Persians can suffer from tear staining, and may need to have their faces washed. Their teeth should be brushed, and their coats cared for regularly. Since Persians have such long hair and can get tangles easily, you should brush your cat once a day for ten minutes. During months when the cat is shedding you should brush even more often.
Persian cats should have regular vaccinations. This means keeping their rabies and other shots up to date. Make sure to take your feline in for regular check ups to keep your pet happy and healthy. Remember that some plants are toxic to cats, including many house plants. Consult your vet for plants you should keep your Persian away from. Look for commercial cat foods that contain a high quantity of protein, and avoid those that contain a large number of grains or fillers.
You can choose to have your Persian groomed regularly by a professional. If you choose to do the grooming yourself, make sure you have the right tools. Grooming supplies can be obtained from all pet stores. These should include towels, mild shampoo, a good pet brush, nail clipper and eye ointment.
Anyone looking for a placid and affectionate cat should give the Persian serious consideration. If you are after a friendly and sweet natured pet then the Persian is a good choice. However, if you are not prepared to give these cats the amount of care needed such as daily and regular grooming then you should not choose the Persian.
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About the Author: Paulina Jenkins has a website where she shares information on all breeds of cats. The Persian Cat is one of the most ancient cat breeds.The Persian Cat is also considered to be one of the most beautiful and good natured cat breeds. Click here to get your own unique version of this article.
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