- Groom your Persian's coat daily or at least every other day. Breeders recommend using a natural
bristle brush (soft) and/or a comb. Avoid nylon combs because they generate static electricity. If
you discover a knot, simply tease it apart with your fingers then brush/comb it. If you need to cut
it out, first slide a comb underneath the knot to separate the knot from the skin. Using round-tipped
scissors, cut the hair sitting on top of the comb.
- Wipe tearing eyes with a damp washcloth (no soap) once in the morning and once in the evening. For
problems with staining around the eyes, consult your vet before using any cleansers or solutions.
- Be sure to check the skin regularly for cuts, abrasions, or parasites.
- Bathe your Persian regularly- once or twice a month. Fill a basin/tub with lukewarm water. Using
cat shampoo, work up a lather all over the fur. Be careful around the eyes and ears. Rinse thoroughly
and towel dry. Be sure to run a comb through the coat to prevent matting. Let the cat dry in a warm
environment- some people even blow dry their cats.
- For tips on grooming a show cat, check out the August 2000 newsletter.
- For instructions on giving your cat a "sanitary clip," click here.
Lion Cuts
Sometimes the knots can be too horrendous. Or maybe it's just time to let your Persian grow out a
fresh coat. Many owners have their Persians shaved by a professional groomer every now and then. The "lion
cut" is most popular. Below you can see some "lion cut" samples.
Sources:
Fredrickson, Solveig. "You Look Mahvelous!" Persians Volume 1 (1998-1999): 100-109.
Müller, Ulrike. Perserkatzen. 1989. Rpt. as Persian Cats.
New York: Barron's Educational Series, Inc., 1990.
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