Kitten

Experienced breeders and good owners give the baby to a new owner no earlier than three months of age. By this time, the baby is ready to move: it eats solid food, is accustomed to the litter box and scratching post, its mother cat has explained to it how to wash and hunt, and has passed on other skills necessary for independent life.

Parents of the kitten

Pay attention to the character and traits of the kitten's parents (these may be inherited).

Also assess the condition of the animals: whether their fur is shiny, whether they look healthy. The more cats there are in the flat where you have come to choose a kitten, the more often they should be cleaned. You may even be asked by the breeder to wear booties so you don't bring an infection into the house.

Talk to the person who gives you the kitten, ask them to tell you what they feed the animals, what kind of filler they use.

Getting to know a kitten

At the very beginning of the introduction, look at the kittens from the outside. By the time they are three months old, their character is largely formed, so observing a group of babies will help you make the right choice. The older the kittens are, the more interesting it is for them to get to know a new person. Take a toy with you and try to attract their attention. This way you will see who is the most active and energetic of the litter, and who is the calmest (if you are looking for one).

Examine the kitten. A healthy kitten should have clean ears, a soft coat with no splotches, and clear eyes. If it's lethargic, too thin or chubby, or if it's leaking from its nose or eyes, the animal may be sick.

Kitten Characte

If a kitten shows interest in you - it's a good sign, but if any of the kids are huddled in a corner and trembling with fear, you should not take it - most likely, the animal will grow up fearful. Avoid embittered babies who bite and scratch. If all the kittens in the litter behave fearfully or aggressively, you should look elsewhere for a pet.

Take your favourite baby in your arms and pet it. If he reacts to the caress, with interest to study you, with pleasure plays, then it is ideal.

Adult cat

Before you go to pick up your pet, ask yourself a few questions. Do you want an active cat that won't let you get bored, or are you looking for a pet that sleeps on the couch for hours and wakes up only to give you a regal look?

Animal from a shelter

You can get an adult cat or kitten from a shelter, but you should observe the animal beforehand. Life in a shelter is a lot of stress. If even in such a place one of them manages to keep calm and caress a person, it is a sign of a healthy psyche. A friendly, playful cat will remain the same when moving to a new home.