The Adorable Persian Cat

Ever wondered if you'd like a Persian cat as a pet? You can either be a dog person or a cat person. It is difficult to be both. Some people swear by the 'a dog is a man's best friend' quote. Yet, there are others who prefer cats over dogs as pets. They are the kind of people who like cuddling and also like to be cuddled. They prefer a pet that can stay indoors, and keep them company. Before buying a cat as a pet however, it is important to learn about them, so you know which breed suits you the best.

The Ever Popular Persian Cat

The most popular breed of pet cats in America is the Persian cat. There are two other specific breeds, the alley cat and the long-haired cat. People also tame the Siamese cats as pets, but Siamese cats are known to have a foul temper, and are destructive too. Persian cats however, are known to be very lovable and are great companions. Persian cats can be identified on the basis of hair and body type. They have big round eyes, a wide head, and their fur is pretty thick because of which they are known to be one of the most attractive breeds of cats. The best part about this cat as a pet is that it'll stay indoors almost all the time, which is why kids can grow up with these cats at home. The most common colors of the Persian cat are black, white and lilac. They are easily identifiable because of their unique appeal and features.

The prettiest Persian cats are the Persian Chinchilla, the Shaded Silver Doll-Faced Persian, and the Red-and-White Bicolor Persian. There are several other types such as the Tortoise-Shell Persian cat, the Blue Point Persian and the Persian Calico cat. The other type of Persian cat is the Persian Longhair, which is easily identifiable by its longish fur, typical to its name. It is an extremely popular show cat and is groomed for participation in cat show contests. The Persian Longhair cat however, needs to be maintained well to prevent eye and skin diseases.

Grooming And Maintenance

Although the Persian cat is not very difficult to maintain, it requires regular cleaning and maintenance. They are not difficult eaters because they are known to eat anything you give them, including cat biscuits, chicken and raw meat. They are however particular about the taste they develop, and therefore become finicky as they grow. They are supposed to be fed with milk in their beginning years. As they grow, a diet chart needs to be made to feed them. For Persian cats that are four months and older, a vitamin enriched diet is best that also includes sufficient amount of protein.

Grooming regularly in the form of bathing, drying and brushing is also important, as their fur is quite thick, and is susceptible to infections. Regular trips to the vet are also necessary to keep them vaccinated and disease free.

A Persian cat can be your best friend and companion for years to come, provided you take out time to give it the love it yearns for.