Red Persian cats: characteristics and features of care

Persian cats or, as they are often called, Persians are representatives of one of the oldest and most popular breeds of long-haired cats. It is not possible to find out their exact origin in our time. Many researchers of this issue believe that the ancestors of these cats actually lived in the territory of ancient Persia.

Persian cats are also called Iranian - from the modern name of this country... These animals were brought to Russia at the end of the 80s from European countries by diplomats, here they won the status of a very rare and expensive breed.

According to felinologists, Persian cats evolved from the wild Pallas' cat and the Asian desert representatives of the cat family.

In the 1970s, America was the country with the largest number of nurseries, but this affected the formation of the breed in a negative way - many animals with breeding shortcomings were exported to European countries. Only about 20 years ago, European breeders bred a healthy Persian cat and developed the appropriate standards for this breed.

The World Cat Federation has prescribed the following standard for the appearance of Persian cats.

• The squat, large or medium-sized body is supported by low, stable paws. The ribcage and shoulders should be broad and muscular.
• Thick wool up to 12 centimeters long is thin and silky. The neck, shoulders and chest are covered with a collar-shaped coat.
• The fluffy tail is not very long and is slightly rounded at the end.
• The head is round and massive, well proportioned, with a voluminous skull.
• The forehead should be prominent and the cheeks full.
• The Persians have a short and wide, slightly snub-nosed nose with strongly open nostrils.
• Strong jaws and chin.
• Ears are small in size, set wide apart and set low on the skull. They should be rounded at the ends, with nicely growing tufts of hair.
• The eyes are large, very expressive, with shine, round and far apart. Their color depends on the specific color of the coat (they are blue, golden and even multi-colored).
• The coat can be either one color or consist of two or three shades.
• The weight of the animals varies from 3 to 7 kg.

These cats - the owners of a bright sunny-red coat, very often have a beautiful honey-colored eyes.

But the calm disposition of these animals does not mean at all that they are not capable of strong emotions. Persians are very upset when they are left alone for a long time, without a master, or if he pays little attention to them. These representatives of the feline family are very smart, quick-witted, they are easy to train.

If you become the owner of an adult Persian cat, the following tips from experienced breeders will help keep it healthy and charming.

• Hair and eye care. It is not hard to guess that the main care is associated with maintaining the healthy state of the coat of Persian red cats. It must be thoroughly brushed daily with special brushes and made sure that it does not fall off. Persians need to be bathed more often than cats of other breeds: about once every 2 weeks. The weak point of all cats of this breed is also the eyes.

• Correct diet. You can feed adult Persian cats 3 times a day with both special super-premium food and natural food. The latter must necessarily include proteins (meat), offal, sea fish, cereals, cereals, stewed vegetables. You can add a few drops of refined sunflower oil to your food, it improves digestion and the condition of the coat. It is forbidden to give cats sausage, spices, bones, pasta, potatoes. The fish should be offered no more than twice a month, steamed and all bones must be removed.

• Typical diseases. Persian cats are prone to diseases such as cardiomyopathy, kidney disease, retinal atrophy, gingivitis, and may have breathing problems. In addition, due to the ingestion of long wool during the licking process, wool lumps form in their stomachs, which are removed using special pastes or tablets. You should have regular check-ups with your veterinarian and get any necessary vaccinations.

Persian ginger kittens are very attractive and look like fluffy cubs with huge eyes. Purchase in advance everything you need for this cute baby: food bowls, scratching posts, brushes for combing wool, bathing products, a tray, a couch, toys. Kittens of this breed are very inquisitive, affectionate and trusting, they follow the owner everywhere. Babies-Persians are clean, quickly get used to the tray.

Up to 6 months, kittens need to be given warm milk mixed with cottage cheese, boiled egg, boiled chicken meat, a little raw beef, milk porridge (but not often). Dry food is introduced no earlier than the kitten turns 3 months old.

Ginger Persian cats are adorable, sociable and completely non-aggressive creatures. They easily find a common language with any family member, are friendly towards other pets. It is also believed that red-haired Persians attract financial well-being to the house.

For general information on the Persian cat breed, see below.