| Persian cat care, unlike other cats, require more | | | | you also might find it helpful to speak softly to your |
| grooming and may be a tedious responsibility for | | | | cat during this time. |
| some pet owners. So how can you best be prepared | | | | Persian cat care also means trimming the coat |
| in order to reduce the stress for both you and your | | | | regularly to keep it in great shape. You should also |
| pet? | | | | allot a few minutes of your time everyday to |
| Well, to start with, it is important to organize | | | | combing out any fur kinks and trimming out any |
| everything to make it a less stressful task and to | | | | excess hair from the face and the body with a |
| make the grooming process easier. You want things | | | | trimming scissors. When trimming the cat's fur, make |
| easily in reach and may even find it beneficial to lay | | | | sure to pay attention to the face and ears of your |
| things out in the order in which you plan to use them. | | | | cat. |
| Another piece of sound advice from Persian owners | | | | Ok, let's face it, at this point, even a well behaved |
| is to buy a kitten than an adult cat, since they are | | | | cat will tend to get impatient. So it is important that |
| much easier to train and tame. When you begin | | | | you work quickly and efficiently and continue to |
| working with your kitten early on regarding good | | | | gently keep your cat in place. This is not the time to |
| behavior, including during grooming time, you will find | | | | have a wet, angry ball of fur flying around your |
| the process goes much smoother. | | | | home. |
| Taking care of this type feline means giving your cat | | | | Taking care of this little one isn't only limited to coat |
| a regular bath once a week and once you establish | | | | trimming. It also means trimming their nails to maintain |
| this routine, be sure to stick to it faithfully. This will | | | | hygiene. It is easier to clip your cat's nail when it is |
| help your cat learn to anticipate the time together | | | | wet so make sure to moisten it before you clip the |
| and when it becomes routine, it can also help to | | | | nails. Generally, cats don't like to have their paws held |
| encourage a more calm interaction. Following a regular | | | | so be gentle and, at the same time, be firm in |
| bathing schedule means less resistance for them and | | | | handling them. Also be sure not to cut the nails too |
| more peace for you. | | | | short since you may catch some of the cat's skin. |
| When bathing your cat, make sure to bathe him or | | | | This can lead to infection and pain, not to mention |
| her using lukewarm water, as water that is too hot | | | | one kitty that will be rather unhappy with you! |
| or too cold may cause your pet to resist. Care also | | | | Learning the basics of Persian cat care makes raising |
| includes drying the coat of the cat using a hair dryer | | | | Persian cats easy and hassle free. So don't be afraid, |
| on its lowest setting, since a higher setting is likely to | | | | just be persistent and still gentle. After all, doesn't |
| irritate the cat. Do not rush through this process and | | | | your precious cat deserve to look the very best! |