Expert advice on how to choose a kitten

Our ancestors chose pets in the following way: newly born kittens were taken from their mother and taken to a field located not far from the house. Then, the mother cat went in search of her babies. One by one she returned home. And the one who returned first from the “walk” was taken away. This was explained by the fact that he was able to push his brothers and sisters aside and get to the top, which means he was strong and active. Now this choice of a kitten will not work, so tips on choosing a healthy and active pet will be described below.

How to choose the right kitten

Today you can buy a kitten almost everywhere: on the Internet, pet stores, pet markets, through advertisements in the newspaper, etc. The safest way to purchase a baby is through the Internet or advertisements, because... the owners provide the kitten with the necessary care and attention than in pet stores.

Before buying a kitten, pay attention to:

• the age must be at least two months, although some experts say that at three months it is too early to take the baby away from the mother;
• food, and whether you can provide it, ask the owners for an alternative;
• whether the pet is accustomed to the tray and scratching post (most owners promise that the kitten does not cause any trouble in this regard, but it is better to make sure);
• baby's condition: eyes, nose and ears are clean, gums are pink, gums are smooth, and the coat is shiny;
• kitten vaccination passport (the first vaccination is done at 8-12 weeks);
• does he respond to the nickname, if not, then choose a name yourself;
• pedigree (if you want to purchase a purebred pet).

Don’t rush to buy, at first glance all the kittens are cute and kind, and it seems like each of them will fit perfectly into your life. But it’s worth remembering that the little one has a character, so before you take him home, take a closer look at him.

How to choose a healthy kitten

Unfortunately, not all kittens are born healthy, which means that in the future they will special care required and considerable costs for medicine and visits to the animal clinic. Not everyone will be able to provide a decent life for an unhealthy baby, which is why people strive to buy a healthy and active kitten.

When a baby is small it is very difficult to notice his health problems.

• How  only  you  saw  baby  follow up  for  him  behavior.  He  should  a lot  play  and  manifest  activity.  If  you    noticed,  what  head  kitten  moments  shaking  this is  means,  what  at  him  tick  or  otitis media,  a  maybe,  what—then  more seriously.
• Feel the baby's nose; in a healthy one, it should be a little moist, but under no circumstances should it be snotty.
• Examine the four-legged eyes. They should not tear, which means black pus will not form in the corners (some breeds are exceptions: Persians, exotics).
• Next, check the ears. If wax has accumulated in them and there is an unpleasant odor, then most likely the kitten has ear tick. You can find out more precisely at the zoo clinic, where the doctor will take a scraping.
• Examine the area around the anus. If there is dirt on the fur in the form of yellowish feces, the kitten is sick and has diarrhea.
• Inspect the general condition of the fur. It should be shiny and without bald spots (if there are any, the baby is sick with lichen, although many sellers say that the kitten is simply sick with vitamin deficiency).
• The baby should be examined for fleas. To do this, stroke the kitten against the growth of the fur and take a closer look. If there are small, black moving spots on the skin, these are fleas. It is better to carry out such an inspection under the tail, under the arms and near the ears, because... This is a favorite place for bloodsuckers.
• The last thing you can easily see on your own is the presence of worms. If the kitten moves on its butt, it is sick.