Caring for Your Persian Kitty

The Persian Kitty is a unique breed with many wonderful characteristics and they make incredible companions. Cats are a group of dignified species of carnivorous animals. In today’s advancing world where everyone is stressed out, cats, among other pets, are considered to be wonderful buddies. After being worshipped by ancient Egyptians, cats have proved to be a docile pet for the modern man.

Appearance

Among other cat breeds, the Persian kitty stands out as one of the preferred pets by people of every age children to the elderly. Their thick glossy coat with large expressive eyes and a short muzzle is adored by most. Adding to their appearance is their textured fur and deep frill hanging down the front legs. They have a short neck, round sturdy stature with small and strong legs, and cute paws. Moreover, a variety of fur colors and textures and eyeball shades are cherished by enthusiastic teens.

Persian Nature

Apart from looks, the Persian kitty is kind of appealing for its amiable nature. They are affectionate and easy-going. Loves to be cuddled and enjoys it when you handle them with utmost care and love. They’ll sit on your lap and move gently about your arms. Thus, returning the affection, they receive by ten-fold, adding to your contentment. Here are some key characteristics:

• Timid
• Also, Persian’s intimacy is just for its family members and maybe a few frequently visiting guests. Hence, keep in mind your kitty’s comfort zone and avoid its meetups with strangers. Otherwise, you might annoy it, which I guess is not a good idea at all!
• Serene and relaxed
• Persian kitty possesses a peaceful and composed personality. Instead of a clamorous environment, Persian would rather prefer calm and serene surroundings. Therefore, a household of boisterous children wouldn’t be much appeasing. Still, if children are jovial and friendly, kitty would find themselves happy. They’ll chat, play, and please you by being ‘talkative’.
• Cool as cucumber
• Still, keep in mind that Persian’s are not very agile and sporty. But isn’t it good quality? Because rather than hopping all around, leaping onto your furniture, getting into cabinets, and messing up all; the kitty would calmly lean on your armchair and roam about your house adding to the amusing and soothing environment of your house. Innocent
• In addition to it, Persians have an innocence about them, which means, of course, you wouldn’t be deluded by them much too often. Persian kitty, for sure, would be your perfect indoor pet.

Home care for the Persian Kitty

Persian kitty should be kept with proper care for a long and affectionate relationship.

• Their thick fur must be combed every single day to prevent entangling of the hair and thus worm invasion.
• Make sure there are no mats in the armpits, behind the back legs, and around ears.
• Moreover, they should be bathed and groomed frequently keeping the fur thick and glossy.
• Provide then with a comfortable and tidy bed, ensuring a tranquil environment, especially for sleep time.
• Don’t forget to trim nails at least once every two to three weeks, making it less harmful when you and your children hold it up to cuddle and play.
• Also arrange scratching pads, very important, as your kitty needs to scratch its feet and claws and stretch its body.

Hence, proper care must never be compromised to keep your kitty happy and healthy.

Persian Kitty Diet

To get rewarded by your kitty’s love, you must ensure ample supplies of food on a regular basis. Make certain that your kitty gets proper nutritious food and enough water to maintain health.

A nutritious diet includes adequate amounts of fat, protein, carbohydrate, and minerals, etc.

PROTEINS

Your kitty’s diet should be protein-rich with low carbohydrate content and moderate amounts of fat. Thus, always choose cat food with high meat content, including poultry, beef, and fish. It is savory and tastes great. Your Persian would definitely love to eat them.

Beware of the artificial flavors and preservatives as they are detrimental for your kitty’s health in the long run.

FATS

For proper fat content, animal food rich in saturated fats and plant food rich in poly-unsaturated fats is enough. Fats regulate general metabolism and make appropriate use of the nutrients. Fat intake, however, should be kept moderate.

MINERALS

Minerals, for example, magnesium, calcium, fluorine, and copper etc. help to maintain acid-base balance.

VITAMINS

Vitamins are necessary for proper growth and good overall health of your kitty.

Raw Food

Having said all that, I am a firm believer in raw pet food as the basic diet for your kitty. Human grade pet food must be your priority. Chicken breast, thigh, and fish are what you can opt for, preferably. Try to prepare fresh food, with the best ingredients.

Water

Obviously, ensure plenty of water is always available. A cat needs 3.5–4.5 ounces of water per 5 pounds if its weight. So, an average Persian of 10 pounds needs 7–9 ounces of water.

Your kitty will be highly satisfied if you take good care of its nutrition. This will fulfill your kitty’s nutritional demands and keeps it fur mesmerizing in good physical condition.

Predispositions in Persian cats

Being a popular cat breed and much-loved domestic pet, you must be well aware of some of the predispositions:

• Due to their large flat orbital cavity, their nasolacrimal duct might crimp, resulting in the agitation of face, corneal ulceration, and hence, discomfort.
• Also, the incidents of dystocia or difficult calving are more common in Persian than other purebred species. This is due to a smaller maternal pelvis that is typical of the Persian cat.

Therefore, your Persian kitten needs proper care and attention. To save your kitty from any kind of disease, visit a vet twice a year for health assessment.

Hence, the Persian kitty is always a good choice due to its nobility and captivating appearance. They are good lap-cats perfect for your amusement and surely the right feline for your household.

FAQ

What is a Teacup Persian kitten? Doll Face Persian kittens are the original Persians and Teacups are typically doll face. Of course, they are the smallest Persians.

What are the characteristics of White Persian? They can have green, gold, or blue eyes. They can also have Bi-Eyes; one of each color.

Are there calico Persians? Yes, a cat lover favorite, but they are very rare and typically black, red, and white.

Originally published at https://happytails.tips on July 23, 2020.