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this brief and very informative booklet on how to take care of your
cat. This short guide should assist you in all the main areas of cat
care. Please enjoy the following… |
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Some cats will
settle in immediately others will take some time to get really comfortable.
Crying is not out of the ordinary and should soon subside. Your
cat will soon be looking to you for comfort and safety. Other animals
in the home is a factor to consider, but Persians are very good
at accepting this and our cats are used to being around both cats
and dogs. Kittens need toys and even adult enjoy them too but avoid
getting a toy that have long cords, glass eyes, tiny bells or anything
that can be easily chewed off and swallowed. Don't forget a scratch
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ts important
to give your cat a varied diet so they do not become too finicky.
Our cats are used to dry biscuits, and an appropriate brand named
cat food suitable for their age and evaporated milk diluted with
water. Always ensure there is a bowl of fresh water available all
the time. You can also give half a teaspoon of Bio yogurt at night
to aid their digestion.
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groom a kitten from an early age as we do with ours. It gets them
accustomed to a routine. Daily grooming is required plus weekly checking
of ears, claws and teeth. Your cat may need powdering everyday if
the coat is especially soft and mats easily. No need for special powder
as baby powder can be used. Sprinkle it lightly on to the coat and
work in with your finger tips gently separating the hairs. The powder
absorbs the grease and the dirt from the coat and enables you to be
able to tease out any knots and tangles with a wire rake or special
mitten. Take care not to scratch the skin. When free of mats, knots
and tangles brush the powder out of the coat, then comb all over Finish
off by working up from the tail to the head against the lie of the
coat. If a longhaired coat is neglected the hairs clump together in
thick matted lumps. If they are impossible to tease out they must
be cut off at the roots, taking care of the fur as it grows back.
A seriously neglected coat may have to be clipped or de-matted under
a general anaesthetic by a vet. There are times when your cat may need bathing. Use a mild baby shampoo NEVER use a shampoo that contains colourant. Make sure all shampoo is rinsed from the fur before drying. Rub your cat with a warm towel and use a hair dryer to dry the cat thoroughly, groom as normal. It may take a while for your cat to get used to the hair dryer and do not hold to close to the fur. |
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Every responsible
owner will ensure the best possible health for their cat by providing
them with a well balanced diet, good hygiene and appropriate immunisation
as a kitten with regular booster shots. By knowing your cat and
its behaviour, you as the owner are best placed to recognise the
signs of illness when they occur. Early treatment gives the best
possible chance of cure. Persians can suffer from a number of diseases,
ranging from cancers and arthritis to diabetes. Ringworm is a disease
that can be transmitted to humans. PKD- Polycystic Kidney Disease,
a abnormal gene in the cat which is inherited. Your cat can be screened
for this.
ALL CASES EARLY
DIAGNOSIS. PROMPT TREATMENT ARE IMPORTANT FOR THE WELL-BEING OF
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