Akalanka Persians

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Before Getting a Persian Cat

With the proper care and maintenance, Persian kittens can easily live fifteen to twenty years. Can you properly care for a Persian cat and provide a stable home for its lifetime? Statistics show that over 50 percent of all cats change owners at least once in their lifetime. Do you find that statistic as appalling and alarming as we do?

If you have more specific question on genetic or health issues, please consider to talk with your veterinarian.

1. Do read contract of the seller and if you disagree or can’t accomplish it , don’t buy a kitten/ cat from the breeder.

2. Do read as much information as you can , books, articles about how to take care of kittens and cats , vaccinations, introducing your kitten/cat to new house, new pets, new members of your family.

3. Do talk to vet prior to bringing kitten/cat to your home. Ask them questions what is the best for your kitten, diet, necessary vaccines, etc

4. Do ask a breeder questions about the kitten/cat before deciding to buy

5. Do think about where you will leave your pet when you go to vacation.

6. Do think that pets are not something you buy today and throw out tomorrow.

7. Do think how much attention they need .

8. Do think if you are able to pay vet bills for regular visits and vaccines

9. Do think where you can bring your pet in emergency and if you can afford it.

10. Do think if you get sick and can’t take care of him, or any other family matters happened.

11. Do think if you or family will get allergic to cats . This is number 1 reason pets end up in SPCA and shelters.

Consider Personal Preferences

Cats shed hair, just like humans. Some breeds shed more hair than others. Cats are fastidious groomers. Be prepared and none too surprised when they vomit a hairball from time to time -- completely natural with little cause for alarm. It’s a good practice to routinely brush your cat to collect the loose hair.

Cats are individuals. Both female and male cats can make wonderful companions. If the cat has been spayed or neutered, then the cat's gender doesn't play a huge role. The cat's own unique personality will determine how good of a pet it will make. Your personal preference may be to choose a cat whose personality is agreeable to yours.

Generally the cat's breed isn't a factor and your selection usually is a personal preference.

You may choose a pedigree cat if your intention is to invest, breed, or show. There are other reasons why someone would choose a pedigree over a non-pedigree, and that’s a personal choice. Expect to pay more for a pedigree primarily because its lineage can be traced and its pedigree is highly prized by others.

Some breeds are high in their activity level. You may admire the look of an Abyssinian, and wish you could start breeding them, but if you are a collector of expensive collector breakables, this breed may not make you very happy. You may look at a Persian in a show hall, and fall deeply in love with that little round face and the lovely flowing coat, but if you are not patient enough to train a squirming Persian kitten to submit to the comb, or if you find it rather unappealing to wipe matter from the cat's eyes on a regular basis, that lovely Persian may soon be knotted and caked with dried tears. Both you and the cat will be miserable. I cannot stress enough, how important it is, then, to thoroughly get to know the breed of your choice before purchasing one for breeding.

The choices you make will define your experiences for the years to come, as you deal with breed traits, the show reputation of your chosen breed, the medical problems that may be common in your breed, and the level of cooperation that exists between breeders of your chosen variety of cat.

Cats of a particular breed have many differences that are more well-defined than they are for the average domestic cat. Personality, health, likes and dislikes, are all much more predictable in the pedigreed cat.

Persian Cat Nutrition

Food, eating by cat, must contain proteins, fats, carbohydrates, mineral substances and vitamins. Changing your Persian's or Exotics diet abruptly or overfeeding will cause diarrhea! If you intend to feed your cat something other than what it's accustom to, be sure to change gradually. Begin by mixing approximately one part new food to about five parts current food. Slowly increase the ratio of new food over the next several days until you eventually are feeding nothing but the new food.

Persian Longhair need to be groomed daily

Long haired breeds generally need to be groomed daily, though it is always a good idea to research your individual breed. You will need a good pet brush, and make sure that you use it on your cat at least once a day for good Persian cat care.They will also need to be brushed with a metal comb, or their coat can become tangled, which will lead to hairballs.

Bathing your Persian

You’ll need to bathe your Persian cat on a regular basis as well, to help protect his coat. Bathing works best when the cat is young, as it will get him used to it. The frequency of baths will depend on your Persian's fur. A Persian cat will begin to look greasy as it becomes more dirty and mats will increase quickly if the cat is not bathed.

Cleaning the eyes twice daily

One thing you’ll need to be aware of that’s common with Persians is their eyes. Their eyes are very big and can sometimes be too much for the cat to clean. You will need to wipe under and around the eyes with a clean warm wet paper towel or washcloth preferably twice a day. A Persian's and Exotic's eyes tear, and become goopy and crusty. This occurs because of the Persian's and Exotic's short nose. Bacteria causes the discharge to become rust-brown and stain the face.

Trimming the Nails

Try to trim your Persians nails weekly. Weekly nail trimmings can also alert you to other foot problems your pet may have.You don't want to cut too closely and make the nail bleed. Make sure you supply your cat with a good scratching post that is tall enough that your cat can get a full body stretch up when scratching. Using a nail trimmer for cats.

Cleaning the ears

You should clean your cats ears at least once a week. You can visit your local pet supply store to purchase a commercial feline ear cleaning product, or ask your veterinarian for his suggestion. Check and clean inside the ears gently with a cotton swab. If you notice that the insides start to become very dirty with a dark reddish-brown crusty matter, and the cat tries to scratch its ears and shake its head frequently, your cat probably has ear mites.

Basic Nutritional Needs

Protein from a meat, fish, or poultry source
Taurine, an essential amino acid
Certain other vitamins, minerals, enzymes, and fatty acids
Water

Types of Cat Food

1. Dry Cat Food
Dry food is usually the least expensive, but it is often snubbed by finicky eaters, which many cats are. Dry foods contain 6 percent to 10 percent moisture. Cereals, grain by-products, bone meal, fish meal, milk products, and vitamin and mineral supplements are combined, extruded and dried into bite-sized pieces.
2. Moist Cat Foods
Moist cat food may be more appealing to some cats than dry cat food. Moisture content is approximately 35 percent. Moist cat foods generally offer higher palatability as compared to dry diets, are convenient to serve and store easily.
3. Canned Cat Food
Canned cat food is quite popular with owners, despite its higher cost. Canned varieties are highly palatable to cats, which can be helpful if your cat is a finicky eater.

What not to feed your cat

Milk
Many cats are lactose intolerant and cannot easily digest milk products such as ice cream, yogurt, and cheese. This can result in diarrhea. Lactose-free milk products are available for cats.
Tomatoes
This is more of a problem in livestock. Tomatoes can cause gastrointestinal upset, leading to vomiting, stomachache or discomfort, and/or diarrhea.
Onions
Onions and other root vegetables possess a specific substance that obliterates red blood cells in cats.Contain sulfoxides and disulfides, which can damage red blood cells and cause anemia.
Raw Eggs
This can lead to skin and hair coat problems. Avidin, an enzyme found in raw eggs can decrease a cat's level of B vitamins
Chocolate
Contain caffeine, theobromine, or theophylline, which can be toxic and affect the heart and nervous system. The toxicity of the chocolate depends on how mush your cat weighs, the type of chocolate depends on how much your consumed, and the amount of chocolate consumed.

Tips to feed your cat

1. Be sure to choose a reputable brand of cat food.
2. Do not feed cats table foods or foods that are cold.
3. Leave dry or soft-moist cat food available to your pet at all times.
4. Remember that most cats are snackers or nibblers and like to eat small amounts of dry food throughout the day.
5. Rotate the food by adding the fresh food to the bottom of the dish. This prevents food from being left in the bottom of the dish for several days.
6. Always keep fresh water available. Do not allow your cat to drink from the toilet, flower dish, fish tank, or other unsanitary source.
7. Feed your cat a small, measured amount of canned food twice a day. Leave the dry food out so that he can snack throughout the day.

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