TABLE OF CONTENTS

  • Introduction 1
  • Chapter One: The Royal History and Breed Information 3
  • The Legends of the Persian Cat 4
  • The Beginning 5
  • Back in Time 6
  • A Household Cat to a Show Cat 7
  • Crossing the Oceans 8
  • Helping the Homeless Cats 8
  • What the Facts? 8
  • Quick Facts 11
  • Chapter Two: Persian Cats as Pets 13
  • What Makes It a Great Pet 14
  • The Breed’s Personality 15
  • Should I Get A Persian Cat? 16
  • Legal Requirements for Owning A Cat 17
  • Registration and Micro-chipping 18
  • Traveling With Your Persian Cat 18
  • Car Traveling 19
  • Train Traveling 19
  • Air Travel 20
  • The Financial Matters 20
  • Kitten Essentials 21
  • Chapter Three: My First Persian Cat 27
  • What to Do Before I Buy a Cat or Kitten? 28
  • Cat or Kitten: Which Shall I Choose? 29
  • Adoption: An Alternate Solution 30
  • Selecting the Responsible Cat Breeder 31
  • Ask Your Friend 32
  • A Healthy Cat Breed 33
  • Chapter Four: Creating a Conducive Environment for the Persian Cat 37
  • Appropriate Housing 38
  • Tips to Keep Your Cat Happy 39
  • Kitten-Proof 101 42
  • Chapter Five: Feeding Your Persian Cat 49
  • Feeding Methods 50
  • What Should I Know About Cat Feeding? 53
  • Pick Out Balanced Food 54
  • Dangerous Food for Your Cat 55
  • Chapter Six: Good Grooming Habits 59
  • How Do I Begin? 60
  • Brushing 101 60
  • Bath Time! 61
  • Nail Clipping? Anyone? 62
  • Ear Cleaning 101 63
  • Dental Hygiene 63
  • Chapter Seven: Showing Your Persian Cats 65
  • The Official Breed Standard 66
  • Training Your Cat for a Show 72
  • Techniques You Can Use In a Cat Show 73
  • Chapter Eight: How Do I Breed My Persian Cat? 75
  • Things I Need to Consider 76
  • Breeding 101 76
  • Risks of Breast Feeding 77
  • Reproductive Maturity 78
  • The Estrus Cycle 79
  • Choosing a Responsible Breeding Program 83
  • Cat Breeding Process 85
  • Chapter Nine: Health Concerns for Your Persian Cat 87
  • Hairballs and Trichobezoars 88
  • Problems Concerning Face Shape 88
  • Kidney Problems 89
  • Eye Diseases 90
  • Heart Disease 91
  • Tear Duct Overflow 92
  • Chediak – Higashi Syndrome 93
  • Congenital Ankyloblepharon 93
  • Urinary Tract Stones 94
  • Other Problems seen in Persian Cats 95
  • Persian Cat 101 99
  • Persian Cat 101 100
  • Glossary of Cat Terms 105
  • Index 111
  • Photo Credits 115
  • References 117

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