What to be guided by when choosing an adult cat or a small kitten? This issue should be approached with all seriousness, since a pet is not an object or a toy, but a living organism, which will have to coexist and be reckoned with. It will be more than one year to live side by side with him.

It will be inhuman to throw him out if he gets bored. A cat is a full member of the family with its own preferences and character. For this reason, it is necessary to learn to respect him as a person and to show him as much human warmth as possible.

Breed presence

First of all, you need to decide for yourself which pet you need: not purebred or thoroughbred. As in the case of a dog, you need to decide on the purpose of the institution. If you plan to take part in cat competitions and win prizes in such competitions, then, of course, you need to have a thoroughbred baby with an excellent pedigree.

If the owner wants to find an ordinary companion or pet, then you can have a simple outbred baby. It should be said that in the latter, the body's resistance to diseases will be an order of magnitude greater than that of its thoroughbred tribesmen. Outbred kittens do not need regular vaccinations and are not so picky in care.

Where to get

There are a number of options for places where it is possible to find a cat baby: in a special institution (nursery), at an exhibition-sale, in a shelter for homeless animals, with friends, colleagues or acquaintances. Of course, to select a thoroughbred baby, you should contact only the nursery or the exhibition-sale.If pedigree does not matter, then you can find a baby with good health in an organization for homeless animals or friends.

The nursery is preferable to all the other options listed, because there the professional will find the necessary breed and advise how to properly care for the pet. Among other things, in this institution all necessary documents will be issued for the baby, and its employees are responsible for the state of health of the taken kitten.

A thoroughbred baby can be found at an exhibition and sale, because at such events it is strictly necessary to inspect the animals by a doctor and control. Accordingly, exclusively healthy pets will be here.

There is an alternative opportunity to find a thoroughbred baby from friends or acquaintances, but only when there is confidence that they will not deceive. Otherwise, there is a chance of getting a pet with any disease, or not at all purebred.

Categorically it is impossible to get thoroughbred animals in the market, by advertisement or by hand. In these situations, there is a huge risk of becoming a victim of intruders. In practice, there were cases when fraudsters found unhealthy and not purebred babies, repainted them and passed them off as purebred without documents.

You can take an ordinary pet from friends if these people are well known and are able to promise that both the babies themselves and their mother do not have diseases and live in excellent conditions. One way or another, after taking the baby, you need to examine him at the hospital at the veterinarian.

You can find a simple cat in the organization for homeless animals. Shelters keep animals clean and take care of their well-being. The doctor in this institution will inform the future owner about the well-being of an adult cat or a small kitten. Then he will call for some time to inquire about the living conditions of his former ward.

Signs of a healthy kitten

Signs of a healthy kitten are:

• activity, entering into interaction with a person and with each other occurs without problems;
• the coat is smooth and shiny, there are very few fleas or none at all;
• the ears are completely clean (both from the outside and from the inside), the rash has not fallen on them, and they do not smell of anything;
• there is no discharge from the nose or eyes, the nose is slightly moist and pink, the eyes are transparent;
• an oral cavity of a pink color, without injuries and signs of an inflammatory process;
• teeth without dirt; not curves and white;
• the baby's coat is not glued from diarrhea in the anus;
• fatness, lack of swollen sides;
• absence of defects in the respiratory system (hiccups, sneezing, or coughing).

The kitten should be taken at the age of two - two and a half monthsand an adult animal at any age. The main thing is to meet characters with a new member of the family.

Breeds

If a person wants to have a thoroughbred pet, then it should be determined which particular breed he wants to have in his home. Each species of these animals has its own manner of behavior and character.

Do not lose sight of the characteristics of the temperament of the pet and lifestyle. Individual breeds require regular attention and are hyperactive. Others are phlegmatic and like to sleep on furniture.

Some types of cats dislike children, while others require regular care. Some breeds do not tolerate an attempt on their personal space, while others are unpretentious in terms of breadth of habitat. If the future owner is regularly at work or traveling, then it is extremely undesirable for him to breed cat breeds with long hair, because they need constant care for the coat. In addition, when they molt, it is necessary to clean their fur in the house.

Coat color and cat character

There is a direct connection between the color of the cat’s coat and his temper. For example, animals of black color are considered to be very curious and independent. Pets in black and white are usually sociable, talkative and loyal to the owners. Animals of tiger colors or stripes do not tolerate violations of their territory. Such cats are a little wild. Red pets love cosiness and warmth of home atmosphere. They do not like to rush, and are very kind to people. White cats are considered finicky and easily offended.

Temper

The liking of animals is also different. It is widely believed that cats gradually borrow the behavior of their owners and become similar to them. However, thoroughbred pets have natural character traits. It has been established that Siamese breeds are evil and vindictive from birth.In contrast, Persian is distinguished by kindness and lack of irritability.

The atmosphere in the house and the environment play a significant role in shaping the character of the pet. For example, pets sleep much more than their street relatives. Among other things, it is generally accepted that large species of cats have more exposure than small breeds.