One way to help your cat accept being brushed is to brush his/her right before a mealtime. That way, your cat will associate getting brushed with getting food (which is something that (s)he enjoys).
Parting your hair and using the wide-spaced teeth on the comb to brush out any loose knots. This step also helps to get the fur lying in one direction, making it easier to detangle. Using the slicker brush, work in sections and progress from head to tail. This will help to brush out loose hairs. Once you have cleared the coat of shed fur, go over it again with the wide-toothed comb, working from the root to the tip of the hair and then finish by combing your cat’s whole body with the narrow-toothed part of the comb.
These tangled up clumps of fur can tug at your cat’s skin—which can feel very unpleasant—and may tangle to such an extent that it creates a hard shell of fur on certain areas of her body. Having tangled fur can also increase your cat’s chances of developing skin infections. When the fur is matted, it is much harder for your cat to clean the skin under the fur. When cat’s skin goes uncleaned, they often develop infections.
Consider seeking out a professional groomer if you aren’t able to deal with your cat’s matted fur. A groomer can try to remove the matted areas; in a worst case, he or she may have to shave down the cat’s coat to avoid possible skin problems.
Sadly, this means the cat has sacrificed a system of mucous membrane lined scrolls within the nasal chamber that filter and warm air. This predisposes Persians to sneezes and sniffles, because they lack the normal filter that is the first line of defense against infection.
Wipe your cat’s nose at least once a day and always wipe it if it looks slightly blocked.
If you notice your cat having a hard time breathing or sneezing uncontrollably, you should take her to the vet. Persians can have a lot of potential health issues. For this reason, you should think very carefully before breeding a cat with respiratory or other issues that could be passed on.
Think of it like a hosepipe that you bend or step on to stop the water from flowing. This is what happens because of your cat’s shortened nose.
Wipe around your cat’s eyes at least once a day. You should really try to wipe it anytime you notice that it looks wet under her eyes. Do not wipe the eye itself however as this could lead to corneal scratches or ulcers.
This is the same process that causes a cut apple to turn brown. You should be able to keep these tears from creating stains on the cat’s fur. Basic eye care, mentioned above, is one way. You can also wipe around the eye with a small amount of liquid boric acid, which is safe as an eye wash, on a cotton square. Wipe the area below and around the eye with cotton balls soaked in water warm twice a day after removing the staining. [4] X Research source
Drinking more than normal. Reduced appetite. Lethargy. Weight loss. Vomiting. If you recognize these signs in your pet then take him/her to a veterinarian.
Exercise intolerance. Sleeping more than normal. Lack of interest in food or grooming himself/herself. Shallow breathing and breathing through an open mouth.
Bumping into objects left in her path that are not normally there. Pupils that cease forming slits in bright light and will remain large and black.
