What to expect when getting a persian cat?

Question

I'm planning on getting one. How should I prepare? I've taken care of a stray cat when I was a child. How are they different? Any other things that I need to know just tell me. I want to make sure I'm prepared for a persian cat. thanks...

Answer 1

Cats generally behave like cats. A persian will need more grooming then most. But will still eat the same food, play the same games and be as stuck up as all cats. lol

Also as the person above me said, persians have been over bred and inbred so they tend to have more health problems then your usual "spca special", so I would suggest checkups every 6 moths to nip anything in the bud, and have a vet checkout your new baby before you commit to buying it

Answer 2

Lots of grooming, Lot's of hairballs, Keep Hairball Remedy on hand, the cat will cough and maybe throw-up if they can cough up the hairball. If you start taking them to the groomers early in life the grow use to it. They look so cute with a lion's cut. It is costly to go to the groomer but worth it. Persians get matted fur very easy if not brush at least twice a day. If you don't brush and comb thoroughly expect a lot of shedding as well.

Answer 3

Persians tend to be prone to respiratory illnesses and they need LOTS of grooming. Even if you brush a Persian religiously, it may still need an occasional trip to a professional groomer.

So, be prepared to spend a little more than usual in vet bills and grooming fees. Other than that, Persians are regular ol' cats. :-)

Answer 4

my cat is Persian. They do take alot of work . grooming must be done at least twice a week other wise knots appear . As for feeding that will depend on your cat. they do have sensitive tummies and you can get food that do cater for Persians. Personatily they are stuck up ! they will rule your home lol good luck im sure your kitty will bring you lots of happiness.

Answer 5

They sure are beautiful, and don't move around as much as many cats. The main different, in my opinion, is the vet costs. They seem to have way more problems that mixed breeds or even Siamese, Russian Blues, British Shorthairs, etc. And they can be extremely finicky about food, beverage, etc.

Good Luck, cheers for the day!

Answer 6

A show-quality Persian has an extremely long thick coat, short legs, a wide head with the ears set far apart, large eyes, and an extremely foreshortened muzzle. The breed was originally established with a short (but not non-existent) muzzle, but over time this feature has become extremely exaggerated, particularly in North America, and Persians with the more extreme brachycelphalic head type are prone to a number of health problems (specifically affecting their sinuses and breathing) caused by it. However, conscientious breeders eliminate this by careful choice of breeding stock with more moderate head type, as the goal is first and always healthy cats.

Persian cats can have any color or markings including pointed, tortoiseshell, blue, and tabby. Persian cats with point are referred to as Colourpoint Persian in Europe and Himalayan (cat) in United States.

In the USA, there was an attempt to establish the Silver Persian as a separate breed called the Sterling, but it was not accepted and Silver and Golden longhaired cats, recognized by CFA more specially as Chinchilla Silvers, Shaded Silvers, Chinchilla Goldens or Shaded Goldens are judged in the Persian category of cat shows. In South Africa, the attempt to separate the breed was more successful: the SA Cat Council (SACC) registers cats with 5 generations of pure bred Chinchilla as a Chinchilla Longhair. The Chinchilla Longhair has a slightly longer nose than the Persian, resulting in healthy breathing and no tearing of the eyes. Its hair is translucent with only the tips carrying black pigment: a feature that gets lost when out-crossed to other colored Persians. Out-crossing also may result in losing nose and lip liner, which is a fault in the Chinchilla Longhair breed standard.

Because their fur is too long and dense for them to maintain themselves, Persian cats need regular grooming. To keep their fur in its best condition, they must be bathed regularly, dried carefully afterwards, and brushed thoroughly every day. Their eyes need to be checked for problems on a regular basis because some animals have trouble keeping them clean.

A Persian cat without an established and registered pedigree is classed as a domestic longhair cat.

Answer 7

Get the Greyhound comb, regular steel toothe brush, and use plain saline solution and q tips if yours has runny eyes. Like many purebreds, they are prone to more health issues, keep an eye out for heart murmers. Other than that, they have the best temperments, so loving, and so beautiful! Enjoy!

Answer 8

persian cats need a lot of grooming, or their fur gets matted, brush it every day, other than that, we had 1 but it was the same as any other cat,

Answer 9

persians are like any other cat except for the long fur. my cat who is 8 is half persian her father being a full breed and let me tell you about her brother!! sirenadee looks like a persian in the body...long thick fur...big body...wide face....persians like to be lazy....they often have weight problems so watch out and make sure youre persian doesnt become overweight! persians like to sleep so dont be concerened if all your fellow and or gal does is sleep. Psss,.\\THEY lOVe FOOD! i know i said about the weight but please dont feed your cat everytime he or she wants it

Answer 10

If I were getting a persian cat, I would probably expect a persian cat.