Hi All,
I just rescued a purebred persian cat. He is 5 years old and is as sweet as
can be. He has an "extreme" face - that is, his nose is right between his
eyes and he has no muzzle to speak of - instead of a muzzle, he has a dent!
Anyhow, I have noticed he has very drippy eyes and snorts a lot and licks
his nose a lot and he leaves his tongue out.
Should I be worried or is this "normal" for an ultra faced persian?
What can I do to make him more comfortable? I wipe his eyes in the morning
and night with a warm wet washcloth - the first time I got a lot of brown
gunk, but subsequent times not as much... I have only had him for 2 days.
So sweet he already gets along with my 19 year old Himalayan.
He kinda looks like a wookie or a mogwai. Poor thing, he can't help how he
was born. :/
Thanks,
Jen
I.P.Freely - 02 Dec 2004 19:44 GMT
> Hi All,
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> Thanks,
> Jen
He may have a respiratory infection, this can result in eye discharge, my 2
new kitties had the same when I got them. Whip laddo to the vets, a quick
course of anti-biotics should cure the problem.

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Sherry - 02 Dec 2004 20:41 GMT
>I just rescued a purebred persian cat. He is 5 years old and is as sweet as
>can be. He has an "extreme" face - that is, his nose is right between his
>eyes and he has no muzzle to speak of - instead of a muzzle, he has a dent!
>Anyhow, I have noticed he has very drippy eyes and snorts a lot and licks
>his nose a lot and he leaves his tongue out.
>Should I be worried or is this "normal" for an ultra faced persian?
Your cat has nasal/sinus difficulties because of the a.shole breeders who breed
for the extreme concave face. In a word, he is deformed. You might post this
question to the health & behavior or veterinary groups. I've seen this problem
discussed there before. Good luck with your kitty. I bet he is very sweet, and
he's lucky you got him.
Sherry
Orchid - 02 Dec 2004 22:08 GMT
>Hi All,
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>his nose a lot and he leaves his tongue out.
>Should I be worried or is this "normal" for an ultra faced persian?
:( Sadly, his problems are because of his extreme
brachycephaly. His eyes are drippy because the nasal-lachrimal ducts
are twisted and/or constricted because of his lack of a muzzle. As
well, he snorts and open-mouth breathes because his nasal passages are
narrowed almost to the point of blockage because of his lack of a
muzzle.
>What can I do to make him more comfortable? I wipe his eyes in the morning
>and night with a warm wet washcloth - the first time I got a lot of brown
>gunk, but subsequent times not as much...
That's pretty much all you can do. Some of the 'peke-faced'
cats seem to do better in a humid environment -- try putting him in
the bathroom when you take a hot shower and see if he breathes more
easily. Wipe his eyes and face down often. Do *not* let him get too
hot -- temperatures that would cause a more normally-faced cat to
simply pant can kill him because his breathing is so constricted. If
he's not indoor-only, he has to be. He can't run or exert himself
normally. Give him canned food instead of dry -- it's going to be
easier for him to eat. Feed him on a plate instead of in a bowl --
the flat surface will be easier for him to deal with. Check his mouth
and teeth often -- dental problems are very common in brachycephalic
breeds. If the smell of his breath changes or gets bad, take him to
the vet for a dental checkup.
Orchid
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