Persians are typically described as glamorous cats with long,
silky fur, a baby face, and eyes like precious jewels. The long
fur requires consistent grooming to keep it in tip top shape.
Whether you have an adult Persian cat or a kitten, it is crucial
for the owner to know the proper care of this cat. When you first
bring your kitten/cat home, he or she will want to explore. Give
your cat lots of space to do just this. Don't be alarmed when
he doesn't eat right away. Your cat will need time to adjust
to the new surroundings, and when he feels more comfortable he
will eat. Have a space set up for food and water as well as a
litter box. Put these in a place where the cat can reach them
without a problem. Show your cat where he will be required to
eat and use the litter box, (best place for the litter box, is
in a quit place), it will not take long for your cat to figure
it out. For the litter is wise and worth the extra money to buy
a good brand, Cheaper or no name brands tend not to do the job
so well. As for food, brand names are best as well. The better
the ingredients the healthier the cat. If your Persian is a kitten,
it should be fed 4 times a day or/and you can leave dry food
out all day. Adult cats can be
fed twice a day. I personally always leave dry food out all day.
Always leave plenty of fresh water out. I prefer purified water.
And never give you cat bones to chew
on. They will splinter and cause a choking risk to your cat. Your
Persian will need all the required shots. However there are new
updates on how, when and which vaccination to give. Your Veterinarian
will assist you with this. Training your Persian cat to behave
properly takes time and patient. Typically, they will scratch
at furniture or even chew on objects. Most cats react if you
clap your hands loudly or even spray the cat with a water bottle.
this will send a message that the behavior he is exhibiting
is not acceptable. Good breeders will make your job easier by
starting the training when they are weaning the kitten off the
mother, they should be almost litter trained and scratch post
trained when they leave the breeders home.
Grooming is a big responsibility when you own a Persian cat.
Having few good toys is wise. After the play time, be sure to
have a nice cozy spot for your cat to sleep. A nice cozy corner
is fine or you can invest in a cat bed. It seams a lot of work,
but only at first, as soon as you have everything set up the work is minimum and you'll get the hang of it. Lastly, give your
cat lots of love and attention.
Feeding
Your Kitten
Many owners assume that cats eventually will eat nutritionally
balanced diet if given a variety of food of their choice. This
is incorrect. many cats will starve rather than eat a product,
no matter how nutritious, if they find it unappetizing. In general,
cats prefer meat, but they also like very much fish and raw eggs,
however both are not to be given to your Persian kitten since
they contain antivitamin factors which could produce a lethal
deficiency. Many cats enjoy milk. However my option for milk
is the same as for humans, I do not drink it and I do not give
it to my cats, because it can develop many intestinal problems
including diarrhea and sometimes chronic intestinal disorder.
I found in many years of owning cats and feeding them the latest
food on the market that the best at this time is "Nature's Variety
Prairie" this product is full of antioxidant
vitamin, omega fatty acid and minerals. Nature's Variety is also
the closest to raw food out of the food choices in many different
flavors. You can feed your kitten wet food for the first few
months after weaning and or you can continue feeding program
or as a treat.
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