Whitney Veterinary Hospital and
Cat Care Clinic

Preston is a Persian!

The stocky Persian is usually described as the quietest and least active of cats. This interested "observer" is the cat most likely to accept other cats into its home. It weighs between 8 and 15 pounds, with heavy coats that can be any of a multitude of colors and large expressive eyes on a fore-shortened face.

The first recorded history of the Persian documents their entrance into Italy, from Persia, in 1620. They were an expensive status symbol pet. Later taken to England, today’s Persians frequently have access to the outdoors where they are surprisingly active.

While most short-haired cats can handle their own grooming, the Long Hair on the Persian will require help with regular grooming. Some of the longer, thicker coats may need brushing and combing more than once a day to prevent mats from forming. As fall approaches and less hair falls out, the veterinarian is frequently called upon to help with the removal of the mats that can form when the cat hasn’t been regularly groomed.

We are pleased to welcome Preston to our practice!