​Here at OpalReys, we use all kinds of products. ​
​We feel confident with each and every product listed below. 

Combs

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​The rotating teeth are hard to find. I got mine years ago at a cat show. Cat shows are great places to see stunning cats AND to buy new fun products... But this is the best comb, if it hits a tangle, the teeth roll. You don't want them to hate being combed...
The flea comb is great around the eyes and face area. It's fine and helps keep loose hairs out of the eyes.

Food

We've had all of our crew on Iam's kitten and adult for over 2 years now and doing great!!

We also have added canned pate. It is very important that they are given some canned food or raw meat at least once a day. It provides much needed fluids that they can't get drinking water alone. 

Toys

​I can't
stress enough that this ring scratcher thing is awesome. All the adults use this and the kittens will as well. It's a great combo of toy and scratching (not the furniture) must have!!!! There are several variations. All work.. Trust me...
Toys like the one above is perfect for showing your new kitten where to scratch on their posts. Just flick it on posts.
Don't leave laying low, they will attack and sometimes try to eat the feathers!😳

Litterbox

By the time your kitten heads home, they will be used to using the hooded litter boxes, unhooded, small, and large. 
We suggest 1 box for every kitten/cat n your home. If you have stairs, add a few up there as well. 

Litter

 Any clumping litter will work. I prefer Arm & Hammer Multi cat. seems to have less dust when scooping. 

Suppliments

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​Need to fatten up your kitten/cat? These products work really well.
DocRoy's

Forti Cal
Liquid Calorie Gain
There are tons of product for overweight pets, but Persians can run on the thin side and I am always hunting for ways to fatten them up that doesn't cause litterbox issues. 
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Cats can get most vitamins from food. a pnch of this everyday goes a long way in keeping health and coat up. 
Here at Opals we are huge fans of Kitty Bloom products and highly recommend these products for your future kitten/adult/
I am a huge fan of supplements, Taurine and Lysine. You can purchase Lysine directly from mfg with no added flavor or unnecessary crap. It has no taste and wayyyy cheaper!

Eyes

This is a must have for every Persian cat owner!

Persians have bulgy eyes that often need humans' assistance.
Not just daily care.

 From food particles, fur, and scratches, it is imperative to have at least 1 tube on hand 24/7. KEEP in the frig., firms it up, and the cold feels good and soothing.

Shop around to get best price.
Revival Pets.com carries it.

HOW to
​Keep Eyes Clean, use :

I am currently in love with an amazing eye cleaner and medicated powder! 
You can get from
Susan:

www.visnintfeline.com
530-350-7748

This amazing product is a must at keeping your kitten's eye area
clean and stain free.

Bathing

I have used a lot of shampoos over these 35+ years.

I love:

https://
ChrisChristensen
.com
The middle bottle is like a
cream rinse. It is amazing!!

Now I still use my Blue Dawn for butts and paws... The tail too...  And for basic face washing, some no tears child shampoos.

Water & Food Dishes

With the "Persians" smooched face, they are literately sticking their noses into any dish to eat or drink. We have found that using a square shaped dish works 100 times better then round. We use corning wear bake dishes or anything we can find that is square.

​Use Glass or Ceramic which can be dish washed once a week to help kill any bacteria and germs.

UPDATE 2019
I have become a HUGE fan of the Slow Feed dog dish 
for water..
Do you have a soggy face kitty???
​I just couldn't see spending the $80 or more for a water vessel I couldnt clean easily and see if there was water in it. Yes, they are plastic ony right now.. But Its been since January and I have 7 of different shapes and they are all awesome.
Plastic can harbor germs and can cause chin acne.. If you use - dishwasher at least 2-3 times a week. We purcased enough to have clean ones out to swap for dishwasher day. its been 7 monts and zero problems and very few wet faces!!! 

A bit more on vitamins.

Cats are very unique and require their own key vitamins that just isn't found in all foods.

Over these 30 some odd years we've found great contacts to get our other vitamins...

We go direct to mfg. It comes in bulk and saves a lot of cost You can always use it and bake your cat a biscuit We prefer to just pinch a bit and add to their wetfood.

Every vet recommends adding  L-lysine to cats diets.

It comes in all sorts of chews and tubes and other pricy items.