Persian kittens are among the fluffiest and sweetest of felines. These beautiful, full-coated cats came from Great Britain where they were discovered in the 1800s. The cats are on the larger side, normally weighing between 8 and 15 pounds. They are often interested and quiet, and make the perfect pet for someone who wants an animal to snuggle with. Persians tend to be inactive most of the time, and would rather nap on the couch then chase a laser pointer or a mouse. Persians come in a variety of colors, and are one of America’s most popular cat breeds.

Persians are often considered the friendliest cats, and welcome feline friends into the home. They are also the least active cat breed. Veterinarians are often called upon to clip Persians’ tangled coats. The cats need to be groomed daily in order to avoid getting dirty and matted. While Persians are one of the greatest cat breeds, they come with some natural health issues. Many Persians get epiphora, which is a condition that causes excessive tearing. The cats will develop watery eyes, which will in turn often stain their coats just under their eye sockets. Antibiotics like Tetrecycline are normally prescribed to take care of this problem. It is not normally serious unless you believe that your cat is also having vision problems.

With this tear issue comes the danger of Stenosis of the Nasolacrimal Ducts. This is an illness when the tear draining system is not efficient, and your pet will have thick secretions that ooze from his or her eye. If not regulated, the secretions can glue the eye shut or obstruct vision. Normally this can be treated with the right medication. In addition, some Persians end up with entropion. This is an eye conditions which occurs when the eye rolls inward. It is normally a hereditary effect, but can also occur when a cat injured his or her eye. With entropion, the eye rolls inward causing pain and making the cat squint. These cats can also develop cherry eye. This happens when a cat’s third eyelid dislodges and pokes outward, creating a bright red bump in the corner of your animal’s eye. You will want to take your pet for this injury and may need to let your cat go into surgery.

Persian kittens also have a tendency to develop feline hyperesthesia syndrome. This causes the cat to have extremely sensitive skin. The condition can be caused by stress and is similar to psychogenic alopecia. If you think your car is in a stressful environment, then you should try to remove him or her from the chaos. You can also put your cat n animal antidepressants to remove the illness. There are also times when enriching a cat’s environment will help to reduce the potential for this illness. You can give your cat toys, climbing equipment, or attention to help and reduce the stress and the condition.

Persians are also at risk to hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. This is a common form of heart disease that can cause a blood clot in the aorta. If left untreated, it can be fatal. Cats can also end up with an overactive thyroid gland, or with blood clots that can cause heart failure. Make sure that you are always aware of your feline’s heart health by taking your cat to the vet for routine checkups. Also, make sure to feed your Persian healthy cat food and regulate his or her weight to avoid the potential for weight-gain related problems in the future. Remember that your cat should be between 8 and 15 pounds unless otherwise recommended by a doctor. Talk to a local vet if you have concerns about your Persian kittens’ health.