What kind of cat is a Persian cat?

Bred by Noralayn Heisig of Velvetkist Persians. A well groomed cat . Persian cat breed standard. Photo: Helmi Flick. Traditional Persian Faolan. Photo Dani. Black and White Persian male of the extreme kind: flat-faced. Photo copyright Helmi Flick. Traditional doll face Persian. Photo: Dani. Persian. Photo: Helmi Flick.

How old is 8 months in cat years?

8 human months is equal to 14 cat months and 2 cat months (cat’s relative age). From 15 human years and above, your cat is a Geriatric. many cats do reach this stage, some not showing any signs of being geriatric at all! (*) You can also type decimal values.

What kind of cat is a Persian Munchkin?

Breed Himalayans, Napoleon (dwarf cat – Munchkin, Persian Group hybrid), Munchkins (founding dwarf cat) and Ragpapers (all links open in a new window). Cattery Yeri Shaes – mentioned above.

Is it normal for Persian cats to shed a lot?

Apparently Siberians and Russian/British Blue are less prone to cause allergic reactions. PERSIAN SHEDDING FUR A LOT: This could be normal; for example, molting in a hotter climate or due to diet. Brushing and combing will help to reduce the amount of loose hair. If the problem is severe and continuous see a vet, obviously.

8 human months is equal to 14 cat months and 2 cat months (cat’s relative age). From 15 human years and above, your cat is a Geriatric. many cats do reach this stage, some not showing any signs of being geriatric at all! (*) You can also type decimal values.

How old is a two year old cat?

Experts say that a one year old cat has roughly the age of a 15 years old human and a two years old cat has the age of a 25 years old human. After two years old the cats mature slowly, so that a 15 year old cat is roughly comparable to a 76 year old human (see the graph below).

When to consider euthanasia for an old cat?

If the prognosis is poor or gave and your cat’s quality of life is declining, euthanasia may be suggested. When a cat ages, a greater burden is placed upon its internal organs. Old age is not so much the killer as are the complications that arise during your cat’s last years. When your cat is aging, you may find:

When to wean a kitten from the mother?

With domesticated cats, this is rarely the case, but under ideal circumstances, a kitten should remain with their mother for at least 12 to 16 weeks. Although the mother will start weaning her kittens sometime between five and seven weeks, the additional time helps the kittens learn socialization skills.

By crossing a female from the second litter with a male from the first, they produced Debutante, a cat that possessed the Siamese body type and color pattern and the long hair of the Persian. During the same year, British and American fanciers hoped to produce a pointed pattern breed with the Persian hair type and conformation.

What should I do about my Persian cat’s eyes?

Your vet will examine your Persian’s eyes for signs of an infection, irritation, blocked tear ducts, genetic abnormalities or any other underlying illness. She may need to flush your kitty’s eyes with sterile saline solution to clear blocked tear ducts. In severe cases, your vet may even need to operate on the eyes or the tear ducts themselves.

Why does my Persian cat cry all the time?

If your Persian appears to be “crying” all the time, it could be due to a condition known as epiphora, which is common in this breed, according to the Merck Manual for Pet Health. Epiphora occurs when the nasolacrimal duct, through which the tears of a kitty’s eyes usually empty,…

When to take your Persian cat to the vet?

If you notice discolored discharge coming out of your Persian’s eyes or they seem red and inflamed, it’s time to see the vet. Your kitty’s doctor can properly diagnose and treat whatever is the cause of his watery eyes.