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Most purebreed cats have some genetic bottlenecking in their heritage. This increases the chances of inherited disease and disorders, much more than if you get a mixed-breed moggie. Feline hip displasia (where the hip joints are misaligned) is one of the most common problems (it also appears a lot in pure-bred dogs). But that said, pure-bred cats by and large are much healthier than pure bred canines.
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Siamese cats have a relatively high mortality rate among young kittens, and (some say) are increasingly neurotic in temperment.
Persians (and other long-furred cats) have the type of problems you would expect to have in an animal with such a high maintenance coat. They are especially prone to furballs, something that the owner can help prevent with frequent grooming and even, occasional shearing. As a breed, Perisans are prone to polycystic kidney disease, (which can be screened for), and a tendency in males to retain testicles. The tendency to create very flat faces in Persians has also led to respiratory problems in some lines.
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Siamese cats have a relatively high mortality rate among young kittens, and (some say) are increasingly neurotic in temperment.
Persians (and other long-furred cats) have the type of problems you would expect to have in an animal with such a high maintenance coat. They are especially prone to furballs, something that the owner can help prevent with frequent grooming and even, occasional shearing. As a breed, Perisans are prone to polycystic kidney disease, (which can be screened for), and a tendency in males to retain testicles. The tendency to create very flat faces in Persians has also led to respiratory problems in some lines.
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