The post How Long Do Persian Cats Live? Vet-Verified Lifespan & FAQ by Chantelle Fowler appeared first on Catster. Copying over entire articles infringes on copyright laws. You may not be aware of it, but all of these articles were assigned, contracted and paid for, so they aren't considered public domain. However, we appreciate that you like the article and would love it if you continued sharing just the first paragraph of an article, then linking out to the rest of the piece on Catster.com. Click to Skip Ahead Average Lifespan Care Guide Life Stages How to Tell Your Persian Cat’s Age Persian cats are undoubtedly one of the most sought-after and gorgeous breeds. These stunning cats are easily recognizable thanks to their luxurious coats and distinctive flat faces. Persians are known for their sweet and calm temperaments and are perfectly content being lap cats. The lifespan of a Persian can be influenced by several factors, including their genetics, environment, and the level of care provided by their owners. The average lifespan can, therefore, vary but is somewhere in the 12-to-15-year range. Read on to learn more about how long Persians live and how to care for yours to extend their lifespan. Persian Cat Average Lifespan The median lifespan of Persian cats is approximately 12.5 years, though it’s not unusual for them to live until they’re 15 years or older. Unfortunately, this breed is prone to a number of health conditions, some of which can absolutely affect their lifespan. Prospective owners should consider pet insurance for their pets to provide themselves with some peace of mind that they’ll be covered in the event that their Persian develops an expensive health condition. Image Credit: Irina oxilixo Danilova, Shutterstock How to Care for Your Persian Cat for a Long Lifespan? Feeding & Diet Persians aren’t an extremely active breed, so care must be taken to ensure they don’t overeat for their activity level. Overeating and moving too little can lead to obesity and its related disorders (e.g., diabetes mellitus). To ensure your Persian is getting the nutrients they need to stay healthy and keep their coat looking its best, choose a food that’s complete and balanced for their life stage. Foods containing omega fatty acids may improve your Persian’s coat and skin health, and those with insoluble fiber can address hairball issues if your kitty develops them. Environment Though Persians aren’t as active as other kitties, they still need plenty of opportunities to engage in instinctual behaviors to stay happy and healthy. A scratching post provides your pet with an appropriate way to engage their natural scratching instincts. Cat trees are great for giving your Persian a high place to perch, hide, and watch over their territory. 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Check Price on Amazon With its 3 configurations, thick textured cardboard, and solid birch plywood frame, it encourages your cat's natural scratching instincts, so they stay away from your precious furniture, rugs, and curtains, among all other things they shouldn't scratch. The Hi-Lo is like your home's mini guardian, keeping it safe while looking super sleek and trendy. At Catster, we’ve admired Hepper for many years, and decided to take a controlling ownership interest, so that we could benefit from the outstanding designs of this cool cat company! Care Grooming a Persian is a process, but it’s a non-negotiable part of having a cat with such a beautiful coat. These high-maintenance kitties are prone to matting, so combing and brushing daily will be necessary to prevent painful tangles. They may get more tear staining due to their facial anatomy. Daily eye cleaning with a face cloth can help keep the stains away. Cleaning Cleaning up after your Persian is much the same as cleaning up after other cats. Keeping your kitty’s litter box clean will not only keep your home smelling fresh, but it’ll keep your pet happy and healthy, too. No cat wants to use a dirty litter box, and if yours isn’t up to your pet’s liking, they may hold their waste until you’ve cleaned it. This can lead to kidney or bladder damage, and since Persians are already at risk of certain kidney conditions, you must stay on top of the litter box cleaning duties. Additionally, a clean litter box will prevent waste from sticking as easily to your Persian’s long hair, making grooming less messy. Cleaning up after our pets is not the most enjoyable part of owning them. Despite keeping a clean litterbox, cat odors and stains may still exist around the house. Sometimes, even the best litter box setup needs extra help. 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Pairing/Breeding If you’re not breeding your Persian, we recommend having them spayed or neutered. Sexually intact female cats have a seven-fold increase in risk for mammary tumors compared to their spayed counterparts. Couple this increased risk with the fact that Persians are already predisposed to develop such tumors, and you’ll see why we’re making this recommendation. Image Credit: ANURAK PONGPATIMET, Shutterstock Healthcare Unfortunately, Persians are prone to many potentially serious health conditions. One study of over 3,200 Persians found that at least one health condition was recorded in 64.9% of Persians. These conditions include disorders such as periodontal disease, eye discharge, and haircoat disorders. Knowing your kitty is prone to such issues can help owners understand what they need to look for when evaluating their pet’s health. Persians are prone to developing polycystic kidney disease (PKD), a condition that causes cysts to form in the kidneys. PKD causes permanent damage but can be managed with a special care plan. Thankfully, genetic screening is available to prevent PKD from happening in future generations of Persians, so prospective owners must ensure their breeder has done the proper testing on their breeding cats. Additionally, owners must be diligent with their Persian’s annual veterinary wellness exams to establish a baseline for their health and to catch potential problems before they have time to develop into something dire. The Life Stages of a Persian Cat The life stages of a Persian are the same as any other cat breed. Kitten (birth to one year): Your adorable newborn will soon turn into a highly active and playful kitten. This is the best time to introduce your cat to other people and pets and get them accustomed to the idea of daily grooming. Young Adult (1 year to 6 years): Commonly seen health problems in Persians (e.g., obesity and dental disease) may appear during this life stage. It’s essential to keep up with your annual wellness exams and vaccinations. Your young adult Persian may still retain some of their kittenhood playfulness, so ensure you’re paying close attention to their living environment to ensure they’re staying mentally and physically stimulated. Mature Adult (7 years to 10 years): Your mature Persian may be less inclined to play and more likely to spend their time napping. It’s more important now than ever that you engage them in play to keep them active and at a healthy weight. During this stage, your kitty may still look youthful, but they’ll be at a higher risk of developing health conditions that commonly affect older cats (e.g., diabetes, kidney disease). Close monitoring is essential. Senior (10+ years): Senior Persians may begin exhibiting behavioral changes (e.g., increased sleep, increased vocalization, etc.). They may need to start seeing the veterinarian once every six months versus once annually, as many changes can occur in a short period at this age. They may groom themselves less, which may mean you need to step in more. There will also be a greater risk of age-related health conditions such as cancer, heart disease, and kidney disease. Image Credit: Zanna Pesnina, Shutterstock How to Tell Your Persian Cat Age The younger your Persian is, the easier it’ll be to estimate their age. For example, until Persians are around six months old, they typically weigh one pound for every month of age (e.g., a four-month-old will weigh four pounds). Baby teeth come in when they’re around two weeks old and will finish by eight weeks. At around four months, these baby teeth start to fall out, and the adult ones take their place. Once adult teeth come in, it can be challenging to guess age using teeth alone, though you may be able to guess by judging the wear and tear on the teeth. The best way to determine your Persian’s age is to have them examined by a veterinarian. They can make a guesstimate depending on the state of your pet’s teeth, fur, eyes, and overall health. However, it’s essential to understand that your vet may not be able to pinpoint an exact age. Conclusion Persians may be prone to a number of health conditions, but they still have relatively long lifespans in the 12-to-15-year range. Ensuring you’re providing the proper nutrition, stimulation, environment, and care for your Persian can help your pet to live a long and healthy life. Stay up to date on your kitty’s vaccinations and ensure you’re attending those annual (or bi-annual, if your kitty is older) wellness exams to keep tabs on their health. Sources https://www.dvm360.com/view/malignant-mammary-tumors-biologic-behavior-prognostic-factors-and-therapeutic-approach-cats https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-019-49317-4   Featured Image Credit: ANURAK PONGPATIMET, Shutterstock The post How Long Do Persian Cats Live? Vet-Verified Lifespan & FAQ by Chantelle Fowler appeared first on Catster. Copying over entire articles infringes on copyright laws. You may not be aware of it, but all of these articles were assigned, contracted and paid for, so they aren't considered public domain. However, we appreciate that you like the article and would love it if you continued sharing just the first paragraph of an article, then linking out to the rest of the piece on Catster.com.

FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—The House Election Intergrity Caucus advanced the fight against foreign nationals voting in U.S. elections, outside money (“Zuckerbucks”) to run elections, and the Biden-Harris administration’s attempt to take over elections, a new report says. The new House report, titled “Make Voting Great Again” and first provided Monday to The Daily Signal, details related legislation and investigative work by the caucus. Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-N.Y., founder and co-chair of the caucus, is credited as the author.  “The Election Integrity Caucus has been working tirelessly to introduce legislation like the End Zuckerbucks Act, which prohibits partisan, private funding of our elections, and the Promoting Free and Fair Elections Act, which bans Biden’s federal agencies from engaging in partisan voter operations at taxpayer expense,” Tenney told The Daily Signal in a written statement Monday. “As we head into the 2024 election, let’s Make Voting Great Again and restore faith and transparency in our electoral process.” Rep. Mike Garcia, R-Calif., is the other co-chair of the Election Integrity Caucus, which has about 60 members, all Republican.  In recent years, election-related problems and concerns became more obvious, Tenney said.  “Problems surrounding the integrity of our country’s elections have rightfully come to the forefront, driven by growing concerns over issues such as voter fraud, cybersecurity threats, and burdensome administrative challenges,” Tenney said in her statement to The Daily Signal. “As a result, many Americans have lost confidence in the integrity of our elections, underscoring the urgent need for robust measures to protect the electoral process.”  The report says the House Election Integrity Caucus has three aims—to “educate and inform” other House members and the American public; to “restore faith in the democratic process;” and to “improve election administration.” Tenney sponsored the End Zuckerbucks Act to discourage private interests from bankrolling election administration. The term “Zuckerbucks” derives more than $400 million in grants for election administration donated by Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg and his wife for use in 2020.  The bulk of the couple’s $400 million donation was distributed by the left-leaning Center for Tech and Civic Life, which gave most of the money to left-leaning voting districts in Ohio, Nevada, Minnesota, Georgia, Florida, Arizona, and Pennsylvania, according to the House report.  Zuckerberg’s stated purpose was to assist local election offices during the COVID-19 pandemic.  “Yet less than 1% of those funds were spent on PPE [personal protective equipment] or other measures to implement safety protocols at voting sites and were provided with little to no oversight on spending. 92% of the funds went to left-leaning districts, where reports say they were used to fund advertising, vehicle purchases, and other activities unrelated to the pandemic,” the House caucus concludes.  In May, the House Ways and Means Committee voted 23-17 to approve the End Zuckerbucks Act, which would amend the tax code to ban tax-exempt organizations from directly or indirectly funding the administration of elections. The bill hasn’t gotten a vote on the House floor, however, and would face an uphill battle in the Democrat-run Senate.  Although Zuckerberg said he wouldn’t donate again to election administration, the Center for Tech and Civic Life established a separate initiative called the U.S. Alliance for Election Excellence and it has doled out millions of dollars to local election offices.   For its part, the Center for Tech and Civic Life previously said the 2020 grants went to 2,500 U.S. election offices in 49 states to “operationalize safe and secure elections.” The organization said the grants helped recruit and train poll workers for safe, in-person voting and election officials who “proactively invited more people to vote by mail” and who “adjusted policies, procedures, and resources to manage an increase in mail ballots.” Tenney was a cosponsor of legislation called the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, or SAVE Act, which passed the full House last month. If passed by the Senate and signed into law by the president, the bill would amend the 1993 National Voter Registration Act,  or “motor voter law,” to require that states obtain documentary proof of U.S. citizenship from someone before he or she may register to vote in a federal election. The House panel’s new report also notes that Tenney cosponsored a bill called the Promoting Free and Fair Elections Act, which would defund President Joe Biden’s Executive Order 14019, which in 2021 directed federal agencies to be involved in maximizing voter registration and turnout. Picking up on the “Zuckerbucks” nickname, critics of the executive order order have called it “Bidenbucks” to be spent on elections. The House Administration Committee advanced the bill, but it hasn’t come to a House floor vote. “The legislation ‘prohibits federal agencies from engaging in partisan voter operations at taxpayer expense, thereby ensuring that election administration remains nonpartisan and focused on its core mission,” the House report says.  Tenney also cosponsored a bill that, among other things, would reduce Election Assistance Commission payments to jurisdictions that allow noncitizens to vote and set requirements and prohibitions for election procedures and funding. Although the House Administration Committee advanced this American Confidence in Elections Act, or ACE Act, it has yet to go to the House floor.  The report cites the caucus’ investigation and findings regarding the 2022 midterm elections. Some states enacted election reforms that expanded voter ID to mail-in voting and restricted private funding of public election offices. Other states, the report notes, made election changes during the pandemic permanent.  Despite the attacks on Georgia’s recent election reforms, the report argues, the state saw “historic early turnout and increased voter confidence.” The report praises “Florida’s resilience” for running elections with strong turnout and timely reporting even amid two hurricanes, Ian and Nicole.  However, in the report Tenney is critical of her own state of New York, referring to research on the nation’s midterm elections that was first published in early 2023.  The report notes:  “New York’s Challenges: Lax verification of absentee ballot requests in New York highlighted the need for stricter safeguards to prevent third-party interference and ensure voter consent.” The post EXCLUSIVE: Lawmakers’ ‘Make Voting Great Again’ Report Highlights Fights Against Election Interference appeared first on The Daily Signal.

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