Your Persian cat will depend on you throughout its life which is typically about 15 - 20 years. Can you properly care for a Persian cat and provide a stable home for its lifetime? Statistics show that over 50 percent of all cats change owners at least once in their lifetime. Do you find that statistic as appalling and alarming as we do?
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The initial purchase price of your Persian is not the most expensive cost as there are other costs over the cat's lifetime. Those costs include food, litter pans, litter, toys, scratching post and/or cat trees, and veterinary care. Veterinary care (without taking into consideration any catastrophic health problems) will run you about $100 - $300 per year. Preventive and consistent care is vitally important to your Persian's overall health. If you cannot afford veterinary care, you should not get a Persian cat. Additionally, depending on where you live, you will need to budget anywhere from $70 - $300 to get your Persian cat spay or neutered. Even if your Persian is an indoor cat, it should still have all of its vaccinations including rabies. Many people believe that because their cat is an indoor cat, it does not need a rabies vaccination. However, have you considered what will happen to you and/or your Persian if your cat bit someone while in your home? First of all, the authorities will remove your Persian cat from your home and quarantine it for about 90 days (at at cost to you for boarding and care), if on the off chance your cat shows signs of rabies it will be destroyed. In my opinion, your Persian, whether an indoor or an outdoor cat, needs to be kept current on all its vaccinations, including rabies. Check with your veterinarian to find out what vaccinations are required by law in your area.
Of course, we believe the Persian cat is the best breed of cat. However, a Persian is not the best fit for everyone. All kittens are cute and most people fall in love with a cat or kitten because of its look. However, you need to consider the breed characteristics of each breed. For example: how much grooming will the cat require, how much will it shed, how playful or active is the breed, how big will the cat get? Do you need a cat that gets along well with children or elderly people? Do you need a cat that gets along with your dog? Do you desire a cat that is calm and loves to cuddle and will sleep with you at night? These are just a few of the things to consider before bringing a cat home.
Many people when considering whether or not to get a cat will only consider getting a kitten. Here are a few reasons why an adult cat may work for you:
