Persian Kittens

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Finicky Felines - How to deal with Persian kittens that are fussy eaters

You won't often find wild cats that are fussy eaters. A wild cat simply can't afford to have this characteristic. So why do we find fussy eaters in domesticated Persian kittens? Some say that it's the owner's fault for training the Persian kitten to be fussy. Others blame it on certain breeds of cats. Whatever the reason, it can be very frustrating when your Persian kitten doesn't want to cooperate at dinner time. So what can you do to solve the problem?

One of the first things to consider when faced with a fussy eating Persian kitten is illness - especially if your cat suddenly refuses to eat. Persian cats that are sick tend to eat very little. So a vet visit is imperative to ruling out this possibility. If the Doc gives your Persian kitten a clean bill of health, then you might consider placing your Persian kitten's food and water bowl in a low traffic area. Persian cats are private eaters - they don't like much noise or chaos at meal time. Giving your Persian cat a peaceful area to eat may just do the trick.

Another possibility to consider is a recent change of food. With good intentions, you may have changed your Persian cat's food in an effort to offer variety. Maybe you thought, I like variety, so why not your Persian kitten? Unfortunately, these sudden changes in food can cause your Persian cat to become a fussy eater. Eating the same food does not bother your Persian kitten. Food changes should occur under your vet's orders and gradually mixing the old food with the new food. This procedure will avoid stomach upset and refusal to eat.

Has there been any major changes in your home? Did somebody move out? Did somebody move in? These changes can cause your Persian kitten emotional upset. Just like people, Persian cats tend to eat less when going through emotional trauma. Reassurance on your part will help your kitty adjust to the changes. Give her extra attention. Maybe there is a special treat she enjoys. Let her know that everything is going to be ok. Sometimes the trauma can be so severe that a behavior specialist should be consulted.

Don't let your finicky eater get the best of you. Keep your vet involved while you go through the process of isolating the problem. Remember, there are times when a specialist might need to be consulted. Most likely the solution is simple. Once the problem is determined, you can make the adjustments. It won't be long before your Persian kitten is once again a lean, mean, eating machine.

Why do Persian cats eyes glow in the dark?

Persian cats have very large eyes which is one of their most striking features. However, the eyes of a Persian kitten takes on a magnificent appearance in the dark seeming to glow. Cats are inherently nocturnal prowlers with a very keen sense of vision. So is that why their eyes glow in the dark? Well first lets learn more about the structure of a Persian cat's eye.

The structure of a Persian cat's eye includes the cornea, iris, lens, retina, and tapetum lucidum. The cornea is a clear, curved part of the eyeball directly in front of the pupil. Another important part of a Persian kitten's eye is the iris which gives the eye its color. The lens is located directly behind the iris. The retina includes a network of light sensitive cells while the tapetum lucidum allows a Persian cat to take in extra light in dim situations. As the cornea works as a viewfinder taking in light and transmitting it to the lens, the lens bends the light rays.

These light rays are then focused to form an image on the retina. The tapetum lucidum lines most of the back of the retina acting as a mirror reflecting light that was not absorbed the first time. The result is a brilliant glow also called eye shine. A Persian cat cannot see any better than you or I in total darkness; however, when even some light is present, the tapetum lucidum allows the Persian cat to make good use of it.

Eye color can play a role in the color of the eye shine. Persian kittens with blue eyes will have a red eye shine while Persian kittens with with green or copper eyes have a yellowish green eye shine.