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Grooming A Persian Cat
Article Source : http://www.onlycatinfo.com/
The two most pressing concerns in grooming a Persian cat are tangles and mats. It does not help that the
Persian cat’s coat is naturally long and prone to tangling. Tangles and mats are the number one culprits of
hairballs in cats.
Removing Tangles
The best way to remove tangles is to brush your Persian’s hair everyday, or at the very least, every other day.
Many owners and grooming experts recommend a natural soft bristle brush. Gently run the brush over your
cat’s coat until the hair comes out looking shiny and healthy.
For more severe tangles, use a comb. Again, gently run the comb through your cat’s hair, taking care not to
pull too hard and cause shedding.
For best results, wait until the coat is dry after a recent bath.
Removing Mats
Mats are tufts of hair that are severely tangled. The affected areas of hair generally form clumps, which block
the skin and cause irritation. If left unchecked, matted hair can lead to itchiness and skin infection.
Preventing mats from forming in the first place is one of the goals of regular grooming. However, if a mat
does occur in your pet’s coat, use your fingers to gently tease apart the matted hairs. Once the hairs are loose
enough, you can sort out the tangles by running a comb through the affected area. However, be careful not to
use nylon combs as these are known to generate static electricity.
If the mat is too severe, you may have to cut some of your Persian’s hair. Be sure to cut as little hair as
possible, else risk having a Persian cat that is bald in some areas. If removing matted hair from a Persian
kitten, use a pair of round-tipped scissors. Keep the cat comfortable by offering treats and praises.
There are many cat grooming salons that offer to de-mat your cat for you. If it looks like your cat needs to be
professionally groomed, then you may want to consider taking your cat to a grooming salon.
How To Deal With Breeders
Article Source : http://www.ehow.com/how_2136301_choose-cat-breeder.html
One way you can determine whether cat breeders genuinely care about the well being of their cats is in how
they communicate with you. When you are first communicating with cat breeders (either in person, on the
telephone, by email or fax) you will know they genuinely love their cats if they also want to interview you!
Cat breeders who are worth their weight in gold may want to question potential owners of their cats to ensure
that their kitties are going to good homes. They may ask personal questions about your home, your lifestyle,
any pets you may already own, etc. Do not be taken back by these questions. In fact, questions like these from
cat breeders are a good sign. It usually means that you are dealing with cat breeders who are not only
professionals-but true cat lovers. Any cat you may obtain from these cat breeders will most probably have
been cared for, nurtured, petted and pampered.
It is important to note that cat breeders may not have kittens available year round. Many times you may be
placed on a waiting list. When a new litter arrives you will be contacted. If you come across cat breeders that
are overflowing with kittens you may want to ask yourself why. Something may be wrong with the kitten's blood
lines or the cat breeders are mere "cat farms" and the kittens may not be socialized. While it is true that cat
breeders will have more cats than the normal everyday Joe, cat breeders who have many tens-or a hundred
or more cats-may be trying to cash in on the popularity of the cats.
Good breeders do not allow their kittens to be sold before they are 12 weeks old; all of the cats will be fully
vaccinated; you will be given a copy of the cat's vet record or receipt which proves the cat has been vaccinated,
examined by the vet and that the cat is in good health; most cat breeders will have you sign a contract that
says if you decide you do not want the cat you will return it to them; most cat breeders will have a clause in
their contract that will guarantee the health of the cat you are purchasing for a set period of time; you will be
shown proof that the father and mother of the cat you are purchasing meet the standards of the breed.
Remember, cat breeders are a breed all their own. No two breeders will be alike, but the good ones will love
their cats.
Article Source : http://www.onlycatinfo.com/
The two most pressing concerns in grooming a Persian cat are tangles and mats. It does not help that the
Persian cat’s coat is naturally long and prone to tangling. Tangles and mats are the number one culprits of
hairballs in cats.
Removing Tangles
The best way to remove tangles is to brush your Persian’s hair everyday, or at the very least, every other day.
Many owners and grooming experts recommend a natural soft bristle brush. Gently run the brush over your
cat’s coat until the hair comes out looking shiny and healthy.
For more severe tangles, use a comb. Again, gently run the comb through your cat’s hair, taking care not to
pull too hard and cause shedding.
For best results, wait until the coat is dry after a recent bath.
Removing Mats
Mats are tufts of hair that are severely tangled. The affected areas of hair generally form clumps, which block
the skin and cause irritation. If left unchecked, matted hair can lead to itchiness and skin infection.
Preventing mats from forming in the first place is one of the goals of regular grooming. However, if a mat
does occur in your pet’s coat, use your fingers to gently tease apart the matted hairs. Once the hairs are loose
enough, you can sort out the tangles by running a comb through the affected area. However, be careful not to
use nylon combs as these are known to generate static electricity.
If the mat is too severe, you may have to cut some of your Persian’s hair. Be sure to cut as little hair as
possible, else risk having a Persian cat that is bald in some areas. If removing matted hair from a Persian
kitten, use a pair of round-tipped scissors. Keep the cat comfortable by offering treats and praises.
There are many cat grooming salons that offer to de-mat your cat for you. If it looks like your cat needs to be
professionally groomed, then you may want to consider taking your cat to a grooming salon.
How To Deal With Breeders
Article Source : http://www.ehow.com/how_2136301_choose-cat-breeder.html
One way you can determine whether cat breeders genuinely care about the well being of their cats is in how
they communicate with you. When you are first communicating with cat breeders (either in person, on the
telephone, by email or fax) you will know they genuinely love their cats if they also want to interview you!
Cat breeders who are worth their weight in gold may want to question potential owners of their cats to ensure
that their kitties are going to good homes. They may ask personal questions about your home, your lifestyle,
any pets you may already own, etc. Do not be taken back by these questions. In fact, questions like these from
cat breeders are a good sign. It usually means that you are dealing with cat breeders who are not only
professionals-but true cat lovers. Any cat you may obtain from these cat breeders will most probably have
been cared for, nurtured, petted and pampered.
It is important to note that cat breeders may not have kittens available year round. Many times you may be
placed on a waiting list. When a new litter arrives you will be contacted. If you come across cat breeders that
are overflowing with kittens you may want to ask yourself why. Something may be wrong with the kitten's blood
lines or the cat breeders are mere "cat farms" and the kittens may not be socialized. While it is true that cat
breeders will have more cats than the normal everyday Joe, cat breeders who have many tens-or a hundred
or more cats-may be trying to cash in on the popularity of the cats.
Good breeders do not allow their kittens to be sold before they are 12 weeks old; all of the cats will be fully
vaccinated; you will be given a copy of the cat's vet record or receipt which proves the cat has been vaccinated,
examined by the vet and that the cat is in good health; most cat breeders will have you sign a contract that
says if you decide you do not want the cat you will return it to them; most cat breeders will have a clause in
their contract that will guarantee the health of the cat you are purchasing for a set period of time; you will be
shown proof that the father and mother of the cat you are purchasing meet the standards of the breed.
Remember, cat breeders are a breed all their own. No two breeders will be alike, but the good ones will love
their cats.
