Choosing Your Kitten
What should I consider before taking on a new kitten?
Take careful consideration before taking on a new kitten. You will be responsible for your kitten’s welfare for its whole life, which can be up to 15-20 years! During this time you will need to make sure they have a suitable diet, be protected from pain, injury, and disease, and give them social stimulation every day. The decision to take on a kitten can have significant impacts on your free time and finances
If you feel ready to take on this responsibility, you may also want to carefully consider the breed of kitten you buy. Cat breeds can have many different character traits and come in many different shapes and sizes. So it’s best to match up what you want from your kitten and the amount of space you have to accommodate. You may also want to consider the common health problems that can come with particular breeds. You can find more information on the different breeds available by checking out this breed guide available from Petplan.
Where should I buy a kitten from?
There are numerous options for buying a kitten, but you should take time to consider how reputable a seller is. Do your research to check if your breeder has provided an adequate start in life for their kittens. You should always go to see exactly where the kittens have been born and raised to check the conditions in which they have been kept.
It is therefore not a good idea to buy a kitten online and have them delivered to you. A good breeder will be willing to answer any questions you have and provide evidence of any worming, vaccinations, or health tests they or their parents have had.