Kitty care
Shopping list for your new kitty:
Kitty Food
Litter Box
Food and Water Bowls
Scratching Post
Cat carrier
Comb
Toys
Bed
Food:
It's best to give kitty the food she/he is used to. I like using Hill's Science kitty food. I also buy Fancy Felines food. If you want to switch and use a different kind that is fine but I suggest you do so slowly.
Grooming:
Long haired Persians should be groomed frequently to avoid matting. They should be combed at least once a week. I like using a steel comb instead of a brush. You can use a little cornstarch and rub into thier coats to help prevent matting and keep thier coats fluffy. If your kitty gets a "mat" gently work it out with your fingers or a comb. If it is too severe you may have to carefully cut some of it out to get it detangled.
Bath:
I have yet to find a cat that enjoys bathtime! The best way I have found is to get a 2 tubs or sinks full of warm water. In one tub put a cup of apple cider vinigar or regular vinigar. Wrap kitty in a towel and slowly lower in the tub without the vinigar leaving it's head out. Let kitty soak for a few minutes and hopefully by then they will be a little more willing for it's bath. I like to use unscented shampoo for babies or something mild. You can also use dawn dish soap. You can start by cleaning kitty's face with a rag. Soap the rest of kitty and rinse in the sink with vinigar to remove all residue soap. Dry with a towel and finish with a hair dryer on low setting.
Eye care:
Some kittens have eye drainage due to thier fatter faces. Although some of my cats with flat faces have very little eye drainage. If you do have a kitten with eye drainage you will want to wipe the kitties eyes daily with a warm paper towel. You can purchase a product called "eye envy" to help with the staining.