TABLE OF CONTENTS

  • Introduction 9
  • Glossary of Cat Terms 11
  • Chapter One: Teacup Persian Basics 17
  • Facts About Teacup Persian Cats 18
  • Summary of Teacup Persian Cat Facts 21
  • Teacup Persian Cat Breed History 23
  • Persian Cat Variants and Related Breeds 25
  • a.) Variants of the Persian Breed 26
  • b.) Persian Hybrid Breeds 27
  • Teacup Persian Colors 30
  • Chapter Two: Things to Know Before Getting a Teacup Persian Cat 35
  • Do You Need a License? 36
  • How Many Teacup Persian Cats Should You Keep? 38
  • Do Teacup Persian Cats Get Along with Other Pets? 39
  • How Much Does It Cost to Keep a Teacup Persian Cat? 40
  • Initial Costs 41
  • Monthly Costs 45
  • What are the Pros and Cons of Teacup Persian Cats? 47
  • Chapter Three: Purchasing Your Teacup Persian Cat 51
  • Where Can You Buy Teacup Persian Cats? 52
  • How to Choose a Reputable Teacup Persian Cat Breeder 55
  • Tips for Selecting a Healthy Teacup Persian Kitten 58
  • Preparing Your Home for a Kitten 61
  • Chapter Four: Caring for Your New Cat 65
  • Habitat and Exercise Requirements for Teacup Persians 66
  • Toys and Accessories for Teacup Persian Cats 68
  • Indoor vs. Outdoor Cats 69
  • Chapter Five: Meeting Your Teacup Persian Cat’s Nutritional Needs 71
  • The Nutritional Needs of Cats 72
  • How to Select a High-Quality Cat Food Brand 75
  • Tips for Feeding Your Teacup Persian Cat 79
  • Dangerous Foods to Avoid 81
  • Chapter Six: Training Your Teacup Persian 83
  • Socializing Your New Kitten 84
  • Litter Training for Kittens 87
  • Dealing with Problem Behaviors 89
  • Chapter Seven: Grooming Your Persian 93
  • Recommended Tools to Have on Hand 94
  • Tips for Bathing and Grooming Teacup Persian Cats 95
  • Other Grooming Tasks 97
  • Chapter Eight: Breeding Your Teacup Persian Cat 101
  • Basic Cat Breeding Information 102
  • Breeding Tips and Raising Kittens 105
  • Chapter Nine: Showing Your Teacup Persian Cat 109
  • Persian Cat Breed Standard 110
  • a.) CFA Breed Standard 111
  • b.) TICA Breed Standard 113
  • Preparing Your Teacup Persian Cat for Show 117
  • Chapter Ten: Keeping Your Cat Healthy 121
  • Common Health Problems Affecting Teacup Persians 122
  • Preventing Illness with Vaccinations 131
  • Teacup Persian Cat Care Sheet 135
  • 1.) Basic Teacup Persian Cat Information 136
  • 2.) Basic Cat Nutritional Needs 137
  • 3.) Cat Breeding Information 138
  • Index 141
  • References 151

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