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QuestionHow do you clean a Persian cat's eyes?Dr. Nelson is a Veterinarian who specializes in Companion and Large Animal Medicine in Minnesota, where she has over 18 years of experience as a veterinarian in a rural clinic. She received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Minnesota in 1998.You should gently wipe away any discharge from the Persian cat's eye area with a damp clean piece of gauze or a cotton ball. Inspect the skin folds to make sure they aren't raw looking. If they are, you should consult your veterinarian for advice.
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QuestionWhat is the best food for Persian cats?Dr. Nelson is a Veterinarian who specializes in Companion and Large Animal Medicine in Minnesota, where she has over 18 years of experience as a veterinarian in a rural clinic. She received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Minnesota in 1998.Any high quality cat food will work for Persian cats as long as they don't have any specific health issues.
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QuestionWhat health problems do Persian cats have?Dr. Nelson is a Veterinarian who specializes in Companion and Large Animal Medicine in Minnesota, where she has over 18 years of experience as a veterinarian in a rural clinic. She received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Minnesota in 1998.Many. From eye and nose/respiratory problems due to their facial shape to kidney cysts and heart problems (hypertrophic cardiomyopathy).
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QuestionWhat is the proper dosage of milk to give a 1-month-old kitten?Deanne Pawlisch is a Certified Veterinary Technician, who does corporate training for veterinary practices and has taught at the NAVTA-approved Veterinary Assistant Program at the Harper College in Illinois. Deanne has been a Board Member of the Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Foundation in San Antonio, Texas since 2011. She holds a BS in Anthropology from Loyola University and an MA in Anthropology from Northern Illinois University.Please keep in mind that the only milk a kitten should get is kitten formula, which can be found at veterinarian clinics and pet stores. The canister or can will give specific feeding instructions and amounts. By 6 weeks of age, your kitten can start eating soft canned food along with milk. By 10 weeks of age, the kitten will be able to eat kitten food (hard or soft) and can be weaned off milk to drinking water.
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QuestionMy nine-month-old Persian is eating very little. Can you give me any suggestions?Deanne Pawlisch is a Certified Veterinary Technician, who does corporate training for veterinary practices and has taught at the NAVTA-approved Veterinary Assistant Program at the Harper College in Illinois. Deanne has been a Board Member of the Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Foundation in San Antonio, Texas since 2011. She holds a BS in Anthropology from Loyola University and an MA in Anthropology from Northern Illinois University.Anytime a cat starts eating a lot less is a time to consult a veterinarian for an examination. There are many causes for a loss of appetite and all are concerning. Please take your cat to your veterinarian.
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