Entropion in Peke-face Persian cats. INFOGRAPHIC.

Entropion in Peke-face Persian cats

Entropion is an inherited eye condition and a logical consequence of the cat fancy’s Peke-face Persian’s breed standard, which aims to produce the extremely flat face. The infographic outlines the causes, symptoms, and treatments. Long-term prevention would be fairly straightforward: reduce the extreme selective breeding over a long time to produce cats with more …

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Lordosis in Peke-face Persian cats. INFOGRAPHIC

Lordosis in Peke-face Persian cats

Lordosis is among the 16 inherited diseases that can afflict the extreme-bred Peke-face Persian cat. The infographic succinctly summarizes the condition. To see more inherited diseases depicted in infographics that affect this popular breed, click on this link. It’s truly unfortunate that such a beloved breed is plagued by a wide array of inherited …

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Dystocia, difficult births, in Peke-face Persian cats. INFOGRAPHIC.

Peke-face Persian Cats and Dystocia

This infographic succinctly summarizes dystocia, which refers to difficult births in Peke-face Persian cats. It highlights one of sixteen inherited health issues associated with this extremely bred cat breed. More infographics on Peke-face inherited health issues are available by following this link. Additionally, there are two topics below the infographic discussing how breeders manage …

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Infographic on hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) in Persian cats

HCM in Persian cats

Although I know a lot about the inherited diseases of the cat breeds including the Persian cat, I was unaware before preparing this Infographic that the Persian cat is predisposed to hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). Further research is needed on this disease with respect to the Persian cat because my research did not shed any …

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Peke-face Persian corneal ulcers. Infographic.

Bulging eye of the Peke-face Persian which can exacerbate the development of corneal ulcers

Peke-face Persians are particularly susceptible to developing corneal ulcers due to their prominent eyes, facial conformation, and associated tear production or drainage issues. Regular eye care and early intervention when symptoms appear are essential in managing and preventing corneal ulcers in these cats. If untreated, corneal ulcers can lead to more severe complications, including …

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Peke-face Persian’s eating and oral health problems. Infographic explains.

Misaligned carnassial teeth of the Peke-face Persian and associated health issues

The infographic highlights potential eating and oral health issues faced by Peke-face Persians, caused by their shortened facial structure. This is the result of decades of extreme selective breeding that prioritizes appearance over health. This breed suffers many other health problems for the same reason (see some links below the infographic). I have argued …

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Facial dermatitis in Persian cats. Infographic.

Facial dermatitis in Persian cats in an infographic

The infographic succinctly explains this disease to which the Persian cat breed is predisposed. Sadly, this breed is also predisposed to other genetically inherited diseases. It really is upsetting to understand that the cat fancy has allowed this to happen and to perpetuate it. The initial information for the infographic comes from a study …

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Infographic explains why Peke-face Persian cats can be ‘dummies’

Why some Peke-face Persian cats are dummies

The infographic takes core information from a very medically technical study referred to in the infographic and summarises it in a few words. It is an example of extreme precising. The goal is to present hard-to-understand information in a very easy to understand image. It is a quick read which is suited to modern …

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