The best grooming tool for a Persian is a metal comb with both wide and narrow teeth which will get down to the skin thoroughly and prevent knots and tangles from forming, places to watch out for are behind the ears, under the armpits, tummy and back end. A slicker brush can be used inbetween combing to fluff the coat up and catch any little knots but should be used sparingly as they tend to pull the undercoat out if used too much.

A greasy coat is what causes knots to develop, if bathing is out of the question, a light sprinkling of baby talc now and again will keep the coat silky and grease free.

For the eyes, cooled down boiled water with a pinch of salt and wipe daily. A face flannel cut up into squares is better for removing the crusty gunk that can form and is better than cotton wool which might get into the eyes and irritate further. Finally use a tissue to dab dry, keeping the eye area dry as much as possible will help to stop bacteria from forming and causing infections. A little cornflour using a Q-tip to pack the corner of the eye will soak up any remaining moisture and prevent tears from forming.