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