Persian cats, also known as Persian, Chinchilla, or Himalayan, are known by their Latin name Persian, which is thought to represent nobility. In China, most people started to keep pet cats from Persian cats as well. However, most breeders do not keep purebred Persian cats, but rather non-purebred Persian cats bred by some businesses to meet the consumer market, which can be seen from their prices, which are usually in the thousands of dollars for purebred Persian cats.
Like many cats, although they are called Persian cats, they are not a breed born in Persia. The Persian cat originated in Persia (Iran) and is a breed that was born in England after more than 100 years of selective breeding based on the Afghan native long-haired cats and Angora long-haired cats from Turkey or Armenia. It is said that Queen Victoria kept two blue Persian cats and the Prince of Wales (Edward VII) praised them at cat shows, and since then the Persian cat’s fame has grown and the public has fallen in love with it.
The CFA classifies Persian cats into 7 subspecies according to their coat color distribution: Solid Color, Silver & Golden, Shaded & Smoke, Tabby, Parti-Color, Calico & Bi-Color, and Himalayan. Colour, Cameo, Chinchilla, Colourpoint, Exotic (Short haired, Persian type), Golden, Pewter, Self, Shaded Silver, Smoke, Tortie Tabby, Tortie & White. The Persian cat is found all over the world.
Persian cats are found all over the world, and although they are under the onslaught of new cats such as Ragdolls, Exotic Shorthairs and Folds, their status as “the most popular cat among pet owners” has not been shaken, which shows how attractive Persian cats are.
A misconception about Persian cats
Many people think that Persian cats must have different eye colors, but this is not true. It is generally believed that in addition to the most familiar blue color, Persian cats also have amber, green, bronze, gold, strange colors and two eyes with different colors (mandarin eyes).
- Persian cat morphological characteristics
Most people know that Persian cats are aristocrats, so their every action reveals nobility, for example, they are not as active as some cats, but like to stay quietly watching their masters; their purring is always so soft, occasionally pouting, the master’s heart will melt; they do not appear to “fly past” you when walking. “They seem to maintain their elegance at all times.
Persian cat detailed morphological characteristics description
Head: Round and large, with a very wide skull and full cheeks.
Ears: Small ears with rounded ear ends are preferred, with slightly forward leaning ears, open at the root of the ears, and wide spacing between the ears. The base of the ear is positioned below the skull. The eyes are large and round, slightly prominent, with moderate spacing between the eyes and well-proportioned.
Eyes: Large and round, with bright eye color and wide spacing between the eyes, giving a lovely look. (Literacy: eye color is different is very mixed pedigree) eye color depends on the hair color, generally considered that the Persian cat eye color are blue, green, bronze, gold, amber, strange color and two eyes with different colors (i.e. mandarin eyes).
Nose: short, flat and wide; purebred Persian cats have their nose and eyes in a line, hence the name one line cat.
Jaw: full, firm and round, well developed, reflecting a good bite.
Limbs: short and stout, with straight front limbs; from behind, the hind limbs are straight.
Feet: sturdy, round and large; toes are close together, with five toes on each front limb and four toes on the hind limbs.
Coat color: The coat color of Persian cats is divided into five major color families, nearly 88 kinds of hair color. Among them, there are white, black, blue, red, cream and so on. Chinchilla (Chinchilla) color system (= Chinchilla cat) has mouse gray (hair tip color), gradient silver, gradient gold, etc. Smoke (Smoke) color system has smoke (hair root white, gradient blue, gradient red, etc.). The tiger spot color has silver, brown, red, cream, blue, etc. Mixed color system includes tortoiseshell (Tortie), tricolor (Calico), blue cream color, as well as black and white, blue and white, red and white and other dual colors. Red (mostly males) and tortoiseshell (mostly females) are rare, so Persian cats with this color are also very valuable.
If you want to buy a purebred Persian cat, and you don’t know much about cats, then you’d better bring a connoisseur to accompany you to buy a cat. In general, cats from regular pet stores are clearly sourced but more expensive. The next generation bred by domesticated cats may be of questionable quality or not pure enough etc. Buyers need to do a good job of identification.
- Persian cat personality characteristics
Don’t think that Persian cats are aristocrats among cats and their ability to adapt to a new environment is poor, on the contrary, they are very adaptable, even if they are just brought home, they will not appear to hide in a corner immediately, they will first observe the new environment and then slowly come to a patrol. Owners who are worried about their cats going where they shouldn’t can follow them around and keep them company, but they will definitely look like your owner.
In general, Persian cats are more affectionate, except in one situation – the hot summer season, when some cats will even push you away directly when you hold them. During the summer months, cats may prefer to lie on the floor to help themselves through the heat of the summer. Therefore, it is important for owners to do a good job of cooling their Persian cats in the summer, and it is a good idea to purchase a cooling pad or turn on the air conditioning regularly for your cat.
Although Persian cats always move unhurriedly, it does not mean that they are also slow to react. Persian cats are very responsive, and a little wind can make them react quickly.
Persian cats are clingy, but if you are too busy to take care of them, they will stay quietly and watch you go about your business. In fact, Persian cats still want to have their masters to soothe them, so when you take a break or finish your work, you must interact with them, touch their bodies, accompany them to a small game, etc. will make them happy.
- Persian cat care knowledge
The gorgeous appearance of Persian cats may make many people think they are difficult to pamper, and a long and dense coat makes many people think they are not easy to serve. In fact, Persian cats are not that difficult to keep, and you can make them follow your footsteps by mastering some care tips. Almost everyone who has a Persian cat says that with the right care, Persian cats can make your life a lot more joyful. Regarding the care of the Persian cat, the owner needs to do the following points of attention.
I. Help the Persian cat to comb its hair
Use a neutral and soft brush to comb the coat daily. In order to keep the coat clean and beautiful, it should be bathed regularly with shampoo. When the cat is dirty, the coat should be washed with neutral soap in warm water and then washed and blown dry immediately. Persian cats are prone to shedding, and their abdominal hair is easily tangled and knotted, harboring dirt and bacteria, so they must be combed daily and bathed regularly every month. Grooming not only makes the cat’s coat healthier, but also stimulates the blood circulation in the cat’s body, which is beneficial to the cat.
II. Prevent heatstroke in cats
Persian cats are covered with hair, the lack of sweat glands on the surface part of the body, and thus the regulation of heat regulation in this area is relatively poor. Body heat is not easy to dissipate, and the temperature is relatively high, it is very easy to heatstroke. If the cat has shortness of breath, confusion, frequent urination, straight eyes and falls to the ground in the summer, the cat has already suffered from heatstroke and the following first aid measures can be applied.
1. If the cat suffers from heatstroke in the sun, first move the cat to a ventilated or shaded area quickly.
2. If there is ice in the refrigerator, take out the ice and put it in an ice pack on the cat’s head to lower the cat’s temperature. If there is no ice at home, you can take some ice water, soak a towel and wipe the cat’s head.
3. Without water or ice you can also put the cat in a room with air conditioning to help cool it down.
4. Use a needle to puncture the blood vessels in the cat’s ears or tail to bleed, and ensure ventilation in the room.
5. If the above measures are not effective, the pet should be sent to the hospital to receive professional treatment.
III. Bathing is not a trivial matter
If it is a cat that has been in the habit of bathing since childhood, bathing a cat is similar to bathing a baby and can be done by one person. The bath water should not be too much, so as not to submerge the cat; or shower, slowly rinse with water. For cats without bathing habits or naughty cats, it is best to have two people to cooperate, i.e. one to fix the cat and one to bathe the cat. When bathing, gently tease water onto the cat or slowly spray with water, taking care not to splash water droplets, as splashing water droplets may frighten the cat. After the cat is wet, use detergent or neutral soap to gently rub the cat in the order of head, neck, back, tail, abdomen and limbs to produce lather, and then rinse thoroughly with another tub of water or spray. During the entire bathing process, do not let the cat drown to prevent water from filling the cat’s ears and avoid irritating the cat’s eyes with soap foam. After washing, quickly dry with a dry towel. And use a comb to comb the cat’s entire body coat and then put the cat in a warm place. If the indoor temperature is low, use a towel to drape over the cat to prevent a cold; you can also use a hair dryer to blow dry, but pay attention to the temperature of the hair dryer; after the coat is completely dry, then carefully comb the coat.
Four, about the Persian cat’s tear marks
Persian cats have short nasal passages and are prone to tear stains around their eyes. Especially for light-colored cats, the tear marks are unsightly on their faces. In fact, as long as daily attention is paid to clean up, they can be easily removed. A simple method is to use a hot towel to wipe the eyes every day. You can use some starch and boric acid powder mixed in half and then patted on the tear stains. The powder can absorb the stain and act as a bleaching agent, so use a half-mixed powder of starch and boric acid to remove it; first make a paste with water. Apply the paste carefully to the stain and let it dry naturally. After drying brush off and then wipe clean can be careful not to let the powder fall into the eyes Oh. These powder particles may cause eye ulcers if they fall into the eyes. Boric acid powder is not hard to find for stubborn stains on the cat’s face. It can be found in general western pharmacies.
Of course, the owner does not have to follow the experience of others to maintain their own cats, you can summarize some suitable maintenance methods for their own cats according to their personality characteristics, etc., so that not only can the cat enjoy a high quality of life, the owner’s maintenance work will also be much easier.
- Persian cat feeding requirements
We all advocate feeding Persian cats in a healthy and scientific way, but not many owners can really do it. Helping Persian cats to develop good eating habits will not only give them a healthy body, but also reduce a lot of trouble for the owner, for example, if the cat is suffering from various diseases due to food problems, the owner will have to suffer from the pain of the disease, not to mention the cost. If you buy a Persian cat, then in their feeding must pay attention to the following six points.
First, do not easily change the food bowl
The cat’s food dish should be fixed for use and not be changed casually. Cats are sensitive to the change of food dish and sometimes refuse to eat because of the change of food dish. To keep the food dish clean. The bottom of the food dish can be padded with newspaper or plastic paper to prevent the sound of the food dish sliding, and it is also easy to clean. Every time the cat eats leftover food, it should be dumped or put away for the next feeding and fresh food mixed and cooked.
Feeding at regular intervals
Once the cat’s biological clock is formed, it is fixed and should not be changed at will. If you have guests, do not let them look at your cat while it is eating. The presence of strangers will greatly reduce the cat’s appetite.
III. Let the cat eat the food in the food bowl
Cats have the bad habit of taking food with claw hooks or carrying food to the outside of the food bowl to eat. Once this phenomenon is found, it should be immediately tempered to make it corrected.
Fourth, warm food is the most popular among cats
Cats like to eat warm food. Cool food, cold food not only affects the appetite of the cat, but also easy to cause digestive disorders. In general, the temperature of food should be 30 to 40 degrees, and food taken out of the refrigerator should be heated before feeding. Cats sometimes also eat grass to promote digestion.
V. Ensure adequate drinking water
Although cats do not drink a lot of water, but must be equipped with sufficient clean drinking water. Cat drinking water must be fresh water, and the water must be changed every day. The drinking bowl can be placed on the side of the food tray so that the cat can drink freely when it is thirsty.
6. Observe the cat’s appetite at all times
There are many reasons affecting the appetite of cats, mainly feed, environment and disease. If the cat’s food is single, not fresh, or the smell, concentration or taste of the food is not to the appetite, the cat will refuse to eat. If the cat feed is blended to be more fancy and palatable, it can keep the cat’s appetite high. In addition, the taste of the food should not be too talk about, and not too salty. Cats like to eat sweet food or food with a fishy smell. In addition, strong light, noise, presence of strangers or disturbance by other animals can affect the cat’s appetite. If both factors are improved and the cat’s appetite still does not improve, it may be that the cat is sick, at which point a veterinarian should be consulted promptly.
Getting your cat to develop good eating habits is not something that can be done in a day or two, in the process, the owner is likely to encounter the problem of the cat not cooperating, in if you encounter such a situation, the owner must not be soft, insist that the cat does what you stipulate is truly responsible for their lives.
