
Persian Longhair Cat
Persian  has the characteristics of a round face and short muzzle. This cat  comes from the highlands of Iran. Recognized by the cat fancy since the  late 19th century, it was first developed by the Home, and then mainly  by American Breeders after the Second World War. In Britain, it is  Called the Longhair or Persian Longhair.
Persian cats have a  cobby body and a strong, long Persian coat and dense. Persian eyes large  and very expressive, low and rounded ears, nose height and create the  effect of face "smushy". Cat's head is round and has a short snout.
Although  the Persians have a high price and need maintenance treatments every  day, this is more than offset by the personality, but her hair can be a  nightmare to maintain, sometimes growing to 3 inches long!. The nature  of the Persian cat is calm and understated, so is suitable for toy and  carried it everywhere. Cats are the most popular type in the United  States for many years but its popularity has seen a decrease in the UK  and France.
persian cat origin
In  general, it is not clear when the long-haired cats first appeared,  because there are no African Wildcats, in the 19th century that the  genes responsible for long hair was introduced through hybridization  with Pallas cat, but research in the early 20th century has denied this  theory. The first documented ancestors of the Persians imported from  Khorasan, Persian into Italy in 1620 by Pietro della Valle, and from  Angora (now Ankara), Turkey into France by Nicholas-Claude Fabri de  Peiresc at around the same time. Khorasan coated gray cat, while the  white Angora. From France, they soon reached Britain. Long-haired cats  are also imported to Europe from Afghanistan, Burma, China and Russia.  Mating of various types of common especially between Angoras and  Persians.
The latest genetic research indicates that the  current Persian-related cats from the Near East is not but for cats from  Western Europe. The researchers stated that "Despite the early Persian  cats may actually come from ancient Persian, modern Persian cat has lost  its signature phylogeographical
Pet  insurance data from Sweden puts the median lifespan of Persians at just  above 12.5 years. The modern brachycephalic Persian has a large rounded  skull and shortened face and nose. This facial conformation makes the  breed prone to breathing difficulties, skin and eye problems and  birthing difficulties. Anatomical abnormalities associated with  brachycephalic breeds can cause shortness of breath. Malformed tear  ducts causes epiphora, an overflow of tears onto the face, which is  common but primarily cosmetic. It can be caused by other more serious  conditions though. Entropion, the inward folding of the eyelids, causes  the eyelashes to rub against the cornea, and can lead to tearing, pain,  infection and cornea damage. Similarly, in upper eyelid trichiasis or  nasal fold trichiasis, eyelashes/hair from the eyelid and hair from the  nose fold near the eye grow in a way which rubs against the cornea.  Dystocia, an abnormal or difficult labor, is relatively common in  Persians. Consequently, stillbirth rate is higher than normal, ranging  from 16.1% to 22.1%, and one 1973 study puts kitten mortality rate  (including stillborns) at 29.2%. A veterinary study in 2010 documented  the serious health problems caused by the brachycephalic head.
As  a consequence of the BBC program Pedigree Dogs Exposed, cat breeders  have too come under pressure from veterinary and animal welfare  associations, with the Persian singled out as one of the breeds most  affected by health problems. Animal welfare proponents have suggested  changes to breed standards to prevent diseases caused by over or  ultra-typing, and prohibiting the breeding of animals outside the set  limits. Apart from the GCCF standard that limits high noses, TICA and  FIFe standards require nostrils to be open, with FIFe stating that  nostrils should allow "free and easy passage of air." Germany's Animal  Welfare Act too prohibits the breeding of brachycephalic cats in which  the tip of the nose is higher than the lower eyelids.
Polycystic  kidney disease (PKD) which causes kidney failure in affected adult cats  has an incidence rate of 36รข€“49% in the Persian breed. Cysts develop  and grow in the kidney over time, replacing kidney tissues and enlarging  the kidney. Kidney failure develops later in life, at an average age of  7 years old [ranging from 3 to 10 years old]. Symptoms include  excessive drinking and urination, reduced appetite, weight loss and  depression. The disease is autosomal dominant and ultrasound or DNA  screening to remove affected individuals from the breeding pool has  allowed some lines and catteries to drastically reduce or eliminate the  incidence of the disease.
Hypertrophic  cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a common heart disease in all cats. It is  hereditary in the Maine Coon and American Shorthair, and likely the  Persian. The disease causes thickening of the left heart chamber, which  can in some instances lead to sudden death. It tends to affect males and  mid to old-aged individuals. Reported incidence rate in Persians is  6.5%. Unlike PKD which can be detected even in very young cats, heart  tests for HCM have to be done regularly in order to effective track  and/or remove affected individuals and their offspring from the breeding  pool.
Early  onset Progressive retinal atrophy is a degenerative eye disease with an  autosomal recessive mode of inheritance in the Persian. Despite a  belief among some breeders that the disease is limited to Chocolate and  Himalayan lines, there is no apparent link between coat color in  Persians and the development of PRA. Basal cell carcinoma is a skin  cancer which shows most commonly as a growth on the head, back or upper  chest. While often benign, rare cases of malignancy tends to occur in  Persians. Blue smoke Persians are predisposed to Chediak-Higashi  syndrome. White cats, including white Persians, are prone to deafness,  especially those with blue eyes. Persians are more prone to side effects  of ringworm drug Griseofulvin.
As  with in dogs, hip dysplasia affects larger breeds such as Maine Coons  and Persians. But the small size of cats means that they tend not to be  as affected by the condition. Persians are susceptible to malocclusion  [incorrect bite], which can affect their ability to grasp, hold and chew  food. Even without the condition the flat face of the Persian can make  picking up food difficult, so much so that specially shaped kibble have  been created by pet food companies to cater to the Persian.
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