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Persian Kittens As Companions

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Persian cats are really mystical creatures. There are so many rumors and myths related to them that they have taken a place of legend in some cultures. Having nine lives or being associated with witches, having magical powers and many other such mysteries surround these cats. Well whatever may be the reality is people all over the world pet these cats. Persians were the first people to domesticate cats and from there this tradition passed on to the other cultures of the world. You can also find Persian kittens for sale available with local and online pet stores. These kittens can great companions for any age group of person. Before you pet such a kitten you should have some knowledge of their behavior that will make it easy for you to pet them.
The Features
Persian cats are one of the most domesticated breeds of cats. They are characterized by the long and thick fur along with round face. They have a lean foot which is because they are not climbers or jumpers breed. They also lack survival instinct that is why they are never comfortable on higher grounds. By nature such kittens are quite and pleasant. Remember that Persian cats are not lap breeds they are better sitting aside you. One another special trait about this breed is that they seek attention of the family members. This makes them somewhat discriminating and they are not equally attracted to all the members of a family equally. There is somewhat difficult to find white kittens in this breed.
When buying a Persian kitten keep all these personality traits in mind. This will help you better prepare yourself to pet her.
The health concerns
Petting Persian kittens have some common health related issues which you should pay attention on. Regular medical checkups are a necessity for any breed of kitten. Some common problems with Persian breeds are:
�Breathing problems
�Excessive tearing
�Eye problems like entropion and cherry eye
�Dental Malocclusions
�Kidney diseases
�Sensitivity towards heat
�Fungal infections and skin problems
These are some conditions which you should ready yourself against when breeding or petting this cat family. You can find cure for most of these health problems with local veterinarians. Seldom there will be any severe health problem for which you will need expert suggestions. However do not try to avoid any health problem this will help in avoiding any serious problem later on.
Additional Information
Household environment is important to keep in mind when petting Persian cats. If your children are boisterous then such a breed of kitten is not appropriate for you. Also if you have dogs which seek your attention then also avoid adopting such a pet.
However Persian cats are comfortable with gentle kids and quite atmosphere of home. If you think you can provide all these facilities to her then go forth and adopt one. You will find a very loving, caring and pleasant companion in such kittens which you will adore for sure.