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#Blue tabby persian cat skin

Eye problems - Persians, particularly flat-face Persians, tend to have more problems with entropion, excessive tearing and cherry eye.

Dental malocclusion - Many Persians are born with an upper and lower jaw that don't quite line up and this can lead to further dental problems like fractures and periodontal disease.

Heat stroke - This tends to affect brachycephalic Persians more and these cats should definitely not be outdoors in hot weather.

In odd-eyed cats the deafness tends to only be in the ear on the side of the head with the blue eye.

Deafness - White Persians with blue or odd eyes, are prone to being born deaf.

Breathing problems - Flatter faced Persians can suffer from sinus conditions.

Liver shunts - This condition occurs with cats suffering from liver disease and may require surgery, medication and possible dietary changes. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright.Bladder problems - Persian cats are prone to bladder stones and infections (cystitis).Congenital eye defects - This impacts an affected cat's ability to see in dim light and bright light situations.Polycystic kidney disease - Persians may be more prone to this than other breeds.Chediak-Higashi syndrome - This condition affects smoke-blue colored Persians and causes excessive bleeding on injury.

#Blue tabby persian cat skin

Idiopathic seborrhea - This condition results in an overabundance of skin oil and a bad smell.Prospective owners should be aware that there are a few health issues related to this breed. Persians really are "indoor" cats, and should be kept inside to lessen their chances of picking up parasites that would be hard to remove from such abundant coats. Luckily, this breed is a hardy one, and individuals frequently live well into their teens.