Customer Reviews

Persian Cats (Complete Pet Owner's Manual)

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I bought the book looking for specific information about Persians. What I got was a little information about Persians and a lot of information about cats in general. I guess if I were interested in breeding or showing, this might be the book to buy, but for a simple cat fancier, it doesn't do it for me.

You probably already know more about Persians than the book writer himself.
Disappointing.
Better to spend more and really Learn about Persian cats.

All the information in there I can find it in a cats magazine. VERY basic information and quite obvious.

Having recently purchased a Persian I thought this book would be a great place to start - how wrong I was! Only 2 pages dedicated to their behaviour and understanding them so not much use at all to me really. Also it is important to note that (apparently) European Persians have a tendency to have very different personalities to US ones, also in the US Persians are less likely to be 'extreme' (i.e. flat faced).

No information at all on special the dietry requirements of a Persian(in the UK, premium foods such as Hills, Jameswellbeloved etc are recommended by the experts, but no mention of this in book).

Lots of breeder information which is great if you want to breed but it only relates to the USA. Probably a book worth 2 out of 5 in you live in the states, but for UK or European readers i'd give this book a miss.

This new edition is much more user friendly! It's filled with great information on Persians, like what specific combs and brushes to use. How to give a bottom bath. The lion cut. Not much on genetics, other than genetic disorders, since you can get that anywhere.. And the description of a show hall is right on! And things anyone can use like introducing a new kitten, breaking bad litter pan habits.

This was a gift to a friend of mine who will be getting 2 persians in April. She
said that she has been reading this and is giving her very good insight on how to raise persians.

I have a new persian kitten and this book was a big help. It answered many questions.

I found this book to be very helpful In the teachings of how to take care of a persian cat.