How to take Care of a Persian Cat and Persian Cat Features, Diseases, Cure, and Lifespan
The Persian cat is known as the "King of Cats" because of its fluffy and gorgeous long hair.
Features
It features round and beautiful eyes
and a low nose. Although
it is hidden in the volume of the coat, it actually has a muscular body.
They
hate exercise and love sleeping more than anything else, so be careful about how much you eat
has
a gentle personality,
so he doesn't like to be treated too harshly.
This
time, we will introduce in detail the characteristics, size,
personality, and diseases that Persian cats are prone to, how to keep them, and
their lifespan
Gorgeous long hair
Persian
cat with attractive long fluffy hair. In particular, there are many long
ornamental hairs around the neck, ears, and tail, and it is characterized by a
dignified appearance that is exactly the word "King of Cats".
Numerous
coat colors are permitted, including black, white, chocolate, red, blue, and
lilac.
Chinchillas
and Himalayans are Persian cats with specific coat colors.
*Chinchilla:
Black or blue color on less than 1/5 of the hair tip
*Himalayan: Dark point color on the face, limbs, tail, etc.
Beautiful round eyes
Beautiful
round eyes are
also one of the charms of Persian cats.
Eye
color depends on coat color and can be sapphire blue, gold, or green.
Muscular medium-sized cubby type
The
Persian cat, called the medium-sized Cubby type, has a thick and muscular body.
At
first glance, it looks like a round and stocky body due to the volume of its
coat, but it is surprisingly sturdy.
Diseases
Here
are some common diseases that Persian cats are prone to.
Polycystic kidney disease
It
is a genetic disease in which many cysts (sacs filled with cyst fluid) form in
the kidneys.
It
is said that it is more likely to develop in the elderly period of 7 years and
older.
The main symptoms are:
·
Anorexia
·
Polydipsia
and polyuria
·
vomiting
There
are few early symptoms, and in many cases, the disease has already progressed by
the time symptoms are noticed.
The main treatment is dietary management with therapeutic diets. It is a disease that cannot be cured completely, but it is said that early dietary therapy is effective
.
Conjunctivitis
An
eye disease that causes inflammation behind the eyelids.
The
main causes are viral and bacterial infections, and it is said that cat flu is
especially common.
The main symptoms are:
·
increased
eye discharge
·
bloodshot
eyes
·
more
tears
·
Itchy/rubbing
eyes
It
can be treated with eye drops, but it is highly contagious and should be
isolated if you have multiple cats to avoid infecting other cats.
taking care of a cat with suspected conjunctivitis.
Cataract
It
is a disease in which the lens inside the eye becomes opaque.
In
many cases, it is congenital, but in acquired cases, it can be caused by fights
between cats or nutritional deficiencies during the kitten period.
The main symptoms are:
·
The
inside of the eye becomes white, and there is an increase in bumping into a
cloudy substance or a wall
·
Aversion
to light and increased tendency to crouch in corners of dark rooms
In
the early stages, symptoms can be relieved with eye drops or oral medications,
but if the retinal detachment is suspected, surgery is required.
If
only one eye develops, the other eye can cover it, so there may be no
noticeable symptoms and the diagnosis of the disease may be delayed. It is
important to observe the color and behavior of the cat's eyes on a daily basis
and detect it as early as possible.
Lacrimation
It
is a disease in which the nasolacrimal ducts are blocked, causing tears to
accumulate and overflow around the eyes. skeleton.
Other
possible causes include:
·
irritants
such as smoke
·
dust
in eyes
·
Decrease
in blinking with age
The main symptoms are:
·
Watery
eyes
·
brown
tears
·
Tears
staining (brown discoloration from the inner corner of the eye to the bridge of
the nose)
·
increased
eye discharge
·
hair
is wet with tears
·
Eczema
around the nose
Treatment
involves passing a thin tube through the nasolacrimal duct to cleanse and
dilate it, but it may recur, so wipe your tears to prevent it. If the area
around the eyes is always wet, bacteria can easily grow, which can frequently
lead to inflammation and skin diseases.
If
you experience symptoms such as watery eyes, it is important to see a doctor as
soon as possible.
Entropion of the eyelid
A
disease in which the eyelids curl inward. It is said to be caused by
congenital, trauma such as fighting, chronic conjunctivitis, and keratitis.
The main symptoms are:
·
Increased
blinking
·
eyelid
spasm
·
Increased
eye discharge and tears
·
rub
your eyes
·
bloodshot
eyes
Seek
medical attention as soon as possible if you experience these symptoms.
Surgery,
such as reshaping the eyelids or removing hair under the eyes.
Corneal necrosis
It
is a disease that causes dark necrotic matter on the cornea of the eye and
is commonly seen in Persian, Himalayan, and Siamese cats. It usually
affects only one eye, but can occur in both eyes.
The
main causes are as follows.
·
Chronic
irritation to the cornea
·
Keratitis
·
Cat
flu (feline herpes virus, calicivirus infection)
·
stress
·
weakened
immune system
The main symptoms are:
·
Dark
crusting (crusting off) on the cornea of the eye
·
more
tears
·
worry
about eyes
·
pigmentation
·
pain
around the eyes
The
main treatment is surgery to remove the necrotic area. After surgery, the
keratitis and corneal ulcer are treated with eye drops, etc., and the progress
is monitored to prevent a recurrence.
Preventive
measures include vaccination and keeping cats indoors to prevent infectious
diseases. In addition, it is also important to cut the claws frequently if
you have multiple dogs, as it may cause corneal scratches.
Protrusion of the nictitating membrane
It
is a disease in which the white membrane (nictitating membrane) on the inside
of the eyelids protrudes.
The
main causes are as follows. If it occurs in only one eye, it may be caused
by a foreign object or an injury, but if it occurs in both eyes, it seems that
some disease is often the cause.
·
virus
·
conjunctivitis
·
contamination
·
injuries
·
Chronic
disease/malnutrition
·
stress
The main symptoms are:
·
eye
pain
·
rubbing/scratching
eyes
·
increased
eye discharge
·
more
tears
Treatment
is mainly with eye drops and treatment of the underlying disease, but depending
on the symptoms, surgery such as removal of the nictitating membrane may be
required. It is important to see a doctor as soon as possible if you
notice any symptoms that bother you.
Folliculitis
It
is a disease in which the hair swallowed during grooming cannot be spit out or
excrete, and it accumulates in the intestines.
The main symptoms are:
·
Anorexia
·
I'm
not feeling well
·
Trying
to vomit a hairball but can't vomit
·
constipation
·
diarrhea
·
vomiting
·
dislike
being touched on the stomach
If
it is mild, a hairball remover is used to promote the discharge of hairballs,
but if there is no improvement or if it is said that there is a risk of
intestinal obstruction, laparotomy is performed to directly remove the
hairball.
Heatstroke
Because
of its fluffy and gorgeous fur, it is resistant to cold but weak to heat, and
it may not be possible to release the heat that is trapped inside the body.
The main symptoms of heat stroke
are:
·
open
one's mouth and look painful
·
I'm
drooling
·
vomiting
or diarrhea
·
Light-headedness
or tremors
·
I'm
not feeling well
In
the worst case, it can be life-threatening, so if you see these symptoms,
first move
to a cool place and lower your body temperature by pouring water on it, and see
a doctor immediately.
To
prevent heat stroke, pay attention to the room temperature, especially in the
hot summer. Air conditioners are best dehumidified at about
28°C. Also, prepare multiple drinking fountains to prevent
dehydration. his hair short) only in the summer.
How to keep
Here
are some things to keep in mind when getting a Persian cat:
Discipline and do not scold
Because of its gentle and gentle personality, if you train it too strictly, it may become afraid of its owner and not open up to you.
Even
if it's difficult for your child to remember where the toilet is or where it
should not be entered, do not yell at him or her, but gently and
repeatedly admonish him.
Frequent care of hair, eyes, and nose
Because
of its gorgeous double coat, it is a long-haired breed that tangles easily and
loses a lot of hair.
Frequent brushing is essential to prevent
hairballs. Brush twice a day to remove loose hair and allow heat to escape
from the coat.
In
addition, since the coat is coated with sebum, if dirt accumulates, bacteria
will propagate and dermatitis will easily occur. Therefore, shampoo your hair
about once a month to
keep it clean. In particular, the outer coat, called the overcoat, is
difficult to pass water through, so it is important to separate the hair well.
In
addition, due to the structure of the collapsed nose, it is easy to get
diseases of the eyes and nose, so it is important to take care of the eyes and nose on a
regular basis.
Wipe
the area around the eyes and nose regularly with wet gauze or cotton.
Appropriate exercise and diet adjustment
They
are laid-back and do not like exercise, but lack of exercise can cause obesity,
so it is important to pay attention to the amount of food they eat and exercise
moderately. so
let's keep a moderate distance.
Even
if you set up a cat tower, you won't need something that tall because you'll
often be relaxing.
Appropriate temperature control and comfortable beds
Because
of their bushy fur, they are resistant to the cold, but they are weak to the
heat, and there is a risk of heat stroke due to the heat being trapped in their
bodies. it becomes difficult to breathe.
Pay attention to the room temperature, especially in the hot
summer. Air conditioners are best dehumidified at about 28°C.
In
addition, cats love to sleep and are said to sleep more than 16 hours a day, so
it is important to provide a comfortable sleeping environment.
Lifespan
Persian
cats have an average life expectancy of 15-20 years.
The
average lifespan of all cats is said to be 15.33 years, which seems to be longer than the
average lifespan of all cats.
It
is a long-lived cat breed, but in order to further extend its life, it is
important to prepare a portion of good quality food and a stress-free living
environment. Proactively receiving vaccinations and regular health
checkups, and deciding on a family hospital for emergencies are also secrets to
longevity.
Indoor
cats are also recommended, as indoor cats live longer than outdoor cats.