Cat breeders can turn the most handsome breeds into gargoyles
I have just written an article about a hefty Maine Coon who was bred to extreme with a hint of gargoyle by their creator. Not God but a Maine Coon breeder. I’ve mentioned God...
Tagged: Persian cat health problems
4 cat breeds celebrity vet would not buy and reasons
Ben Simpson-Vernon (Ben the Vet) has some strong but well considered views on what purebred cats he would avoid if he was considering adopting a purebred. He’s keen to point out that he would...
What is a Persian cat’s life expectancy?
The Persian cat’s life expectancy is almost 4 years shorter than the general cat population for one major reason: polycystic kidney disease (PKD). The Internet tells me that Persian cats on average live for...
Contradictory CFA Persian breed standard still demands an unhealthy cat
Some time ago the CFA Persian breed standard described this breed as having a “pansy-like” face. I don’t see it in the breed standard today but it was a phrase that contributed to an...
Picture of Flat-Faced Tortie Smoke Persian Female Cat
This is a classic Helmi Flick studio photograph of SC Surreal’s Trick of Treat ‘Fruit Loops’. She was 8-months-of-age at the time of the photograph. She was bred by Leesa and Mike Altschul. Apparently...
The cat breeder should be ashamed of creating this monstrosity
I realise that I am hammering away at the same old problem but we have to because change is needed and it’s not happening. I feel sorry for the cat of course. The coat...
Maine Coon cats more expensive to insure than Bengal cats
A Which? survey found that in the UK, health insurance for Maine Coon cats costs £114 and for Bengal cats the cost is £105 annually. There is then a big reduction for random bred...
Persian cat breathes through mouth in statuesque poses
The cat mannequin challenge or the frozen Persian cat who looks stuffed. Bizarre comes to mind. The person who made the video shouldn’t be too to proud about it if she/he is the cat’s...
Give Persian and Himalayan Cats Room to Breathe with the Help of Regulations
Both the Persian and the Himalayan cats are breeds known as brachycephalic. This, as you may know, means a skull and face which is, in a general sense, round. In the Persian and Himalayan...
Scandalous Situation Regarding Chronic Kidney Disease in Cats
There is a cat health crisis and it is chronic kidney disease (CKD). CKD means an irreversible, long term disease of the cat’s kidneys that leads to death, eventually. Treatment slows the process. Here...
Immune systems of cats weakened by Cesarean births?
Is it possible that Cesarean births of kittens are responsible for immune related and undefined health problems in pedigree, purebred cats (and less often, in random bred cats)? Apparently, Persian cats are prone to...
Persian Cat Health Problems
Persian cat health problems? Ultra Persian cat this cat is here to simply illustrate the page – photo by ~Sage~ Do Persian cats suffer from health problems? Well, yes and no. You can read...
Persian nose problems
by Lottie (GB) I have an Exotic Persian who has really bad problems with her nose and ducts. It is breaking my heart to watch her try and eat! so much so I hand...
Flat Faced Persian Requires Extra Healthcare
by Richard (Keyport NJ USA) Cute Looking Persian Cat “Magpie” About a year ago I posted some pics of my 3-4 month old Persian kitten, Magpie. Here are some current shots now that she’s...
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