How Do You Select A Healthy Persian Kitten?
When it comes to pets, you rarely see one more adorable than a Persian kitten. The key is to have a balance of the characteristic Persian qualities, long hair, flattish face and beautiful eyes, but without the extremes that lean towards health problems. Read on to learn how to select a healthy Persian kitten. Look at the pedigree if it is available and investigate if the bloodlines are over-saturated. Inbreeding regrettably takes place in an effort to meet show standards and enhance Persian features. Aim for a sweet Persian face and not one so extreme that the nose is pinholed, the teeth misaligned or the jaw displaced. Each will lead to increased health needs. Flat-faced Persians are uniquely beautiful but breathing, eye and other problems occur in proportion to extreme, even deformed, Persian facial structure. Check the eyes for excess discharge or for lost hair and skin redness along the upper nose. This indicates buildup of eye mucus left unattended. Many Persians will have some dr
