How to Choose the
Most Suitable Kitty

The most important thing for us is that the kitten is healthy. There are many people that are afflicted by sick animals, but it is not necessary to choose them for pity. Later you might be going to the veterinarian frequently.

 The ideal thing would be that a veterinarian examined the kitty before buying it, specially if it is pedigreed. If the owner or the breeder does not allow it, the animal should be examined completely being better to search in some other place.

Of course the appearance of the kitty will have a predominant role in our election. But also the character is very important, if not more. On the contrary, if that happens with puppies, there is nothing better than a shameless kitty and: the more, the better. If it already has the age to maraud (10-20 days) and the breeders have started taking him, he has to be curious and not be afraid. It is neither necessary to rush the kitty nor take him abruptly. Take him softly, caressing him with the hands and playing a bit with him before examining it to see if there are signs of disease or lameness. If a kitty shrinks or spits or scratches, it is necessary to return him softly to his litter.

Q/A When is the best moment to separate a kitty from his mother?

Not before it is six weeks old although the best thing is to wait for 8 weeks, when the weaning is already complete. If you take out a kitty early, this could contribute to future behavioral problems.

Is a male or a female cat better?

As a male or a female they can be affectionate and gratifying pets (or champions in an exhibition). The cats of both genders that are not going to be used for reproduction purposes have to be neutered before they get to their sexual maturity. If it is not done, the males escape, fighting and wetting, and the females can meow very much when they are in heat.

Is there some advantage in having two kitties?

If you work out most of the day , a kitty left on his own gets bored and feels alone and, when he grows, he can break things or become lonely. Two kitties make company to each other and are friends for all the life but, if one gives them much attention, they will feel more fond to us than anybody in the family.

Another important consideration is if we are in the possibility of paying the veterinary the required attention.

My children have insisted with the midget of the litter. Must I insist them choosing another kitty?

It is your thing. The smallest kitties have more probabilities of illness, that is why, the best thing is to ask his veterinary to examine it for you.