< br>Persian Longhair Cat
The gorgeous appearance of Persian cats may make many people feel that they are difficult to be proud of, and their long and dense hair also makes many people think that they are not good at serving. It turns out that Persian cats are not that difficult to raise. If you master some maintenance skills, you can fully let them follow your footsteps. Almost everyone who has a Persian cat says that as long as it is properly maintained, a Persian cat can make your life more joyful. Regarding the care of Persian cats, owners need to pay attention to the following points.
1. Help Persian cats comb their hair
Use a neutral and soft bristle brush to comb their coat every day. In order to keep the coat bright and beautiful, shampoo should be used regularly. When the cat is dirty, use neutral soap to wash the coat in warm water, and then clean and blow it immediately. Persian cats shed hair easily, and the fluff on their abdomen is easy to get tangled, hide dirt and grow bacteria, so they must be combed every day and bathed on time every month. Grooming can not only make the cat's hair stronger, but also stimulate blood circulation in the cat's body, which is much cheaper for the cat.
2. Prevent heatstroke in cats
Persian cats are covered in fur and lack sweat glands on their body surface, so they have a relatively limited effect on heat regulation. Difference. If body heat is difficult to dissipate and the temperature is relatively high, heat stroke can easily occur. If the cat has shortness of breath, unclear expression, frequent urination, straight eyes, or falls to the ground in the hot summer, it means that the cat has suffered from heat stroke. You may wish to take the following rescue measures:
1. If the cat If you suffer from heatstroke in the sun, you must first move your cat to a breathable or shady place as soon as possible.
2. If there are ice cubes in the refrigerator at home, take out the ice cubes and put them in an ice bag and place it on the cat's head to lower the cat's temperature. If you don’t have ice at home, you might as well take some ice water, soak it with a towel, and then help the cat wipe its head.
3. You can put the cat in an air-conditioned house without using water or ice cubes to help the cat cool down.
4. Use a needle to pierce the cat’s ears or the blood vessels on its tail to collect blood, and at the same time maintain indoor ventilation.
5. What ifIf the above methods are not effective, the pet should be sent to the hospital immediately for professional treatment.
3. Bathing is not a trivial matter
If a cat has developed the habit of bathing since childhood, bathing the cat is like bathing a baby, and part of it is also Can be completed. Do not use too much bath water, as long as it does not sink the cat; take a shower or wash slowly with water. For cats who do not have the habit of bathing or are naughty cats, it is best to have two people cooperate, that is, one person fixes the cat and one person bathes the cat. When bathing, gently pour water on the cat or slowly spray it with water. Be careful not to splash (water droplets), because splashing (water droplets) may scare the cat. After the cat is completely wet, use a detergent or neutral detergent. Gently rub the soap from the head, neck, back, tail, abdomen to hands and feet to generate foam, and then use another basin of clean water or spray to clean it thoroughly. During the entire bathing process, the cat cannot be flooded. Prevent water from filling the cat's ears and avoid soap foam from irritating the cat's eyes. After washing, wipe the cat's coat with a comb immediately, and then put the cat in a warm place. It is relatively short and should be draped on the cat with a towel to prevent colds; you can also blow it with a hair dryer, but pay attention to the temperature of the hair dryer; after the coat is fully dry, comb the coat thoroughly.
4. Regarding the problem of tear stains in Persian cats
Persian cats have short noses and are prone to tear stains around their eyes, especially in light-colored cats. It's really hard to see. In fact, as long as you clean it carefully every day, it can be easily removed. The simple way is to wipe your eyes with a hot towel every day. You can use a semi-mixture of starch and boric acid powder to apply it on the tear stains. It can absorb stains and have a bleaching effect. Use a mixture of starch and boric acid powder to remove them; first make a paste with water, carefully apply the paste on the stains and let it dry, then wipe it clean and pay attention. Don't let the powder fall into the eyes. These powder particles may cause eye ulcers. Boric acid powder is not difficult to find and can be purchased at common Western drugstores. p>
Of course, owners do not necessarily have to follow other people’s experience methods to protect their cats. You may wish to summarize some maintenance methods that suit your cat based on your cat’s personality and characteristics. This will not only allow you to Cats will enjoy a high-quality life, and the care work of their owners will be much easier.
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