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Cat Breeds Not Recommended for First-Time Owners
Honestly, beginners - do not get these cats! The third one absolutely not. New owners chase looks and price, but lack experience and may spend a lot. Here are the cats we do not recommend.
What Does a Good-Natured Cat Look Like?
You may have seen articles on reading a person's character from their face shape. While not very reliable, there's some truth. If it works for people, a cat's character can be read from its face too—though many factors affect personality, face shape is one. Here we explain what a good-natured cat looks like.
Why Is My Cat Crying Reddish-Brown Tears?
Reddish-brown tear discharge in cats can be caused by overly salty food, a blocked nasolacrimal duct, or eye inflammation. Determine the specific cause from the actual situation and treat accordingly. If the cat recently ate salty food, it may be 'internal heat' causing more discharge that oxidizes to reddish-brown—adjust to a bland diet and offer more water. If the eyes are also red and swollen, inflammation is likely; see a vet.
How to Care for a Persian Cat
The Persian is a representative long-haired breed that needs daily coat care and eye cleaning. Owners should learn the breed's traits — its flat face, short nose, and long silky coat — and commit to regular grooming, bathing, and a proper diet.
How intelligent are cats?
A cat's intelligence is roughly equivalent to that of a 2 to 3 year old human child, with proven cognitive ability, memory, and trainability. Intelligence varies somewhat by breed, with some like domestic rural cats and certain shorthairs scoring higher, though individual differences exist even within a breed.
Why Does a Cat Tear Up While Eating?
A cat that cries while eating may be reacting to a strong smell, have a blocked tear duct (common in flat-faced breeds), an eye infection, or ingrown lashes. Most cases are harmless; infections need a vet. This article explains the four common causes.
Why Does Your Cat Dislike Being Held?
Many owners fret that their cat dislikes being held and struggles free. Why? Does it not like the owner? Our team explores the reasons.
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Persian
The Persian cat, also called Persian, Chinchilla, or Himalayan, with the Latin name Persian, represents nobility in people's minds. In China, most people's first pet cat was a Persian. However, most kept Persians are not purebred but non-purebred bred by merchants to meet the market; purebred Persians cost over a thousand dollars. Originating in Persia (Iran), it was developed in Britain over more than 100 years from Afghan longhair and Angora cats.
All-Black Cat Breeds and Their Traits
Common all-black breeds include the Chinese rural cat, Bombay, Angora, British Shorthair, and Persian. Though many breeds come in black, a solid-color cat is fairly rare. Here are their traits.