What to look for in a kitten
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When purchasing a kitten as a pet there are a few items you MUST look for. If you question any of the following items, or the health of the kitten be very cautious in finalizing the deal.
- Inspect the kitten’s mother. Make sure she is free of physical and mental defects that might have been passed to the offspring.
- Make sure the kitten is at LEAST eight weeks old. Those first eight weeks with it’s mother and siblings are extremely important to development.
- Is the kitten relaxed and gentle? Stressed out and hissing kittens grow up to be stressed out and hissing cats.
- Has the kitten received all vaccinations appropriate for its age?
- Is the kitten too thin? Could be a sign of worms or malnourishment.
- Are the eyes clear?
- Are the eyes, nose and ears free of discharge?
- Is the kitten’s coat shiny? Have you seen it cleaning itself?
- Check for regular breathing. Do the lungs sound clear? Any wheezing?
- Check for sores, and tenderness on the body.
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