Persian Care
Within this web page, several facts regarding different types of persians will be stated, for more information visit Wikipedia, which has a great article on persians.
Grooming
- Groom your persians once each day, most people usually use a hair comb or bristle brush. If you encounter a large knot, try and separate it with your fingers to avoid hurting your cat, also cutting the knot out is an effective method
- Bath your persian at least once per month, however as most cats, persians are not fond of water. Get a bowl, such as washing up bowl and fill it with warm (not hot) water. Use a cat shampoo to was your cat and remember to dry and brush afterwards to avoid knots.
- Remember to check and wipe eyes regularly, persians eyes are prone to infections, and typically run often. Get a damp cloth and wipe away any visible dirt.
Skin
- Check their skin for cuts and abrasions, if found, use antiseptic to ensure an infection does not occur.
- As persians have dense fur, this can be the ideal place for fleas and other parasites. First ensure your persian wears a flea collar, which should help prevent some fleas, however remember to check their fur manually.