🐱 Cat · long coat
Coat care: Persian
Long, thick, luxuriant coat with a fine, soft texture that stands away from the body.
The Persian cat has a long, thick coat with a fine, soft texture that stands away from the body and gives the breed its characteristic rounded shape. This coat demands a serious commitment: without daily combing with a metal comb, tangles form and quickly turn into mats. The large eyes also need daily cleaning. Periodic bathing keeps the coat clean, and it is best to build the combing and bathing habit while the cat is still a kitten.
🛁 Bathing
From time to time – when the coat starts to look greasy, clumped or dirty, and always after a full comb-out and nail trim. Dilute concentrated shampoos according to the label, rinse thoroughly and dry the coat completely, combing it while drying.
🪮 Brushing
Every day with a long-toothed metal comb – with both wide- and fine-spaced teeth. Comb in layers from root to tip, especially behind the ears, under the armpits and on the belly; if the comb catches, work the knot loose with your fingers without pulling.
🍂 Shedding and coat change
The Persian sheds all year round, and when the seasons change – most often in spring and autumn – shedding may increase; in indoor-only cats it is usually more even throughout the year. Comb especially thoroughly then, because loose hair mats quickly.
Tips for home
- Wipe the eyes daily with a soft damp cloth – the large eyes collect dust and can leave staining on the coat; if there is heavy tearing, consult a vet.
- Trim the nails regularly and always before a bath.
- Regular combing reduces the amount of hair the cat swallows when grooming itself.
- Get your kitten used to combing and bathing from an early age.
Shampoos and conditioners for Persian
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Bugalugs Blueberry Spa No-Rinse Facial Wash & Shampoo for Cats 200ml
€15,95 Unit price €79,75/L -
Chris Christensen Systems SmartWash 50 Hydrating Blend Shampoo, Concentrate 50:1
€33,59 Size: 473ml · 2 sizes Unit price €71,01/L -
Bugalugs Luxury 2 in 1 Cat Shampoo & Conditioner
€10,95 Size: 250ml · 2 sizes Unit price €43,80/L -
Chris Christensen Systems SmartWash 50 Deshed Shampoo, Anti-Shedding Concentrate 50:1
€34,99 Size: 473ml · 2 sizes Unit price €73,97/L -
Chris Christensen Day to Day Daily Hydration Shampoo
€35,70 Size: 473ml · 2 sizes Unit price €75,48/L -
Chris Christensen Clean Start Deep Cleansing Shampoo
€32,99 Size: 473ml · 2 sizes Unit price €69,75/L -
Chris Christensen Ice on Ice Detangling Conditioner
€33,99 Size: 473ml · 2 sizes Unit price €71,86/L -
iGroom Banana Conditioner for Dogs & Cats, 473 ml
€33,69 Size: 473ml · 2 sizes Unit price €71,23/L -
Chris Christensen Pro-Line Pro-Gro Nourishing Conditioner
€40,99 Unit price €86,66/L -
Chris Christensen Smart Style The Cure Styling Detangling Milk 237 ml
€32,99 Unit price €139,20/L
Frequently asked questions
How often should I comb a Persian cat?
The Persian cat needs combing every day. Use a long-toothed metal comb and comb in layers from root to tip, paying special attention to the areas behind the ears, under the armpits and on the belly. Daily combing deals with tangles before they turn into mats and reduces the amount of hair swallowed during self-grooming.
How do I bathe a Persian cat?
Bathe from time to time, when the coat looks greasy or dirty, and always after a full comb-out and nail trim. Use a cat shampoo diluted according to the label, rinse thoroughly until no lather remains, and dry the coat completely while combing it. It is a good idea for the cat to get used to bathing as a kitten.
Can a Persian cat be clipped?
Yes. When the cat does not tolerate daily combing well, the coat can be shortened by a professional groomer, and with severe matting, shaving at a veterinary clinic is sometimes necessary. Do not try to cut mats out with scissors close to the skin – you can easily injure it. The best prevention remains daily combing with a metal comb.
Care for other breeds
All breeds →This advice is general. For skin or ear problems, consult a vet.