As with many different breeds of cats, Persian cats are also prone to certain health problems and have some genetic health issues that owners should be aware of.

Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA): A genetic eye disease in cats where the cells of the retina deteriorate over time and can eventually lead to blindness.

Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD): An inherited disorder that causes small, liquid-filled sacs in the kidney tissue that over time can grow and multiply, leading to kidney failure.

Persian cats are also prone to a number of eye and dental problems so it’s important to keep an eye on these areas to detect issues early. And like most other cat breeds, they should be sprayed and neutered too.

As Persian cats have long beautiful hair, they will obviously require more frequent maintenance compared to other cats. They will need to have their hair brushed and combed every single day, should be bathed at least once of twice every month and have their nails clipped every 10 to 14 days.

Persian cats are not as energetic as other breeds, so it’s important for owners to ensure that they regularly exercise them and play interactive games and activities with them to keep them stimulated and healthy.

Persian cats are some of the more high maintenance pets and require more grooming than others due to their long mane. They will need to be brushed at least every day.

Persian cats are actually quite talkative – whilst they may not be overly active they make up for it with communication. You’ll find them chatting with their owners in a sing-songy meow quite often.

Persian cats are on the pricier end of the spectrum, mostly due their highly coveted beauty as well as the fact that they are purebred. Female Persian cats are more expensive than males too.

There are a number of common health issues that Persian Cats are prone to, and as a pet owner it’s worth considering insurance to help protect against unexpected vet bills. Take a look at Asda Money Cat Insurance to see the kind of cover you could get for your cat.