TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Introduction 9
- Glossary of Cat Terms 11
- Chapter One: Teacup Persian Basics 17
- Facts About Teacup Persian Cats 18
- Summary of Teacup Persian Cat Facts 21
- Teacup Persian Cat Breed History 23
- Persian Cat Variants and Related Breeds 25
- a.) Variants of the Persian Breed 26
- b.) Persian Hybrid Breeds 27
- Teacup Persian Colors 30
- Chapter Two: Things to Know Before Getting a Teacup Persian Cat 35
- Do You Need a License? 36
- How Many Teacup Persian Cats Should You Keep? 38
- Do Teacup Persian Cats Get Along with Other Pets? 39
- How Much Does It Cost to Keep a Teacup Persian Cat? 40
- Initial Costs 41
- Monthly Costs 45
- What are the Pros and Cons of Teacup Persian Cats? 47
- Chapter Three: Purchasing Your Teacup Persian Cat 51
- Where Can You Buy Teacup Persian Cats? 52
- How to Choose a Reputable Teacup Persian Cat Breeder 55
- Tips for Selecting a Healthy Teacup Persian Kitten 58
- Preparing Your Home for a Kitten 61
- Chapter Four: Caring for Your New Cat 65
- Habitat and Exercise Requirements for Teacup Persians 66
- Toys and Accessories for Teacup Persian Cats 68
- Indoor vs. Outdoor Cats 69
- Chapter Five: Meeting Your Teacup Persian Cat’s Nutritional Needs 71
- The Nutritional Needs of Cats 72
- How to Select a High-Quality Cat Food Brand 75
- Tips for Feeding Your Teacup Persian Cat 79
- Dangerous Foods to Avoid 81
- Chapter Six: Training Your Teacup Persian 83
- Socializing Your New Kitten 84
- Litter Training for Kittens 87
- Dealing with Problem Behaviors 89
- Chapter Seven: Grooming Your Persian 93
- Recommended Tools to Have on Hand 94
- Tips for Bathing and Grooming Teacup Persian Cats 95
- Other Grooming Tasks 97
- Chapter Eight: Breeding Your Teacup Persian Cat 101
- Basic Cat Breeding Information 102
- Breeding Tips and Raising Kittens 105
- Chapter Nine: Showing Your Teacup Persian Cat 109
- Persian Cat Breed Standard 110
- a.) CFA Breed Standard 111
- b.) TICA Breed Standard 113
- Preparing Your Teacup Persian Cat for Show 117
- Chapter Ten: Keeping Your Cat Healthy 121
- Common Health Problems Affecting Teacup Persians 122
- Preventing Illness with Vaccinations 131
- Teacup Persian Cat Care Sheet 135
- 1.) Basic Teacup Persian Cat Information 136
- 2.) Basic Cat Nutritional Needs 137
- 3.) Cat Breeding Information 138
- Index 141
- References 151
