Meet Panther, The Absolutely Stunning Persian Cat (13 Pics)

The prominence and wide placement of Persians' eyes can also lead to some challenges. Persian eyes aren't well-protected by their facial conformation and can be injured or develop ulcers quite easily. They are also prone to improper tear drainage. Persians tend to have what are called lacrimal tears, which is a discharge between their nose and their eye because there is a fold in their face there. The tears run down the fold and then oxidize, which makes the cat's face look dirty, Dr. Siracusa says.