【新手篇】How to choose a healthy cat?

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After you make the decision to bring a cat into your life, the next question will be… how to choose a healthy cat? Below mentioned items may give you some hints and tips on this.

Buy or Adopt a cat

No matter you decided to buy or adopt a cat, it is a decision that you have to take care your cat whole life long. As I already mentioned in my previous article “Where to buy a healthy cat?” You may get some ideas where to buy your cat. Another good place to check is your local veterinary surgery. They often take in homeless or abandoned cats which are looking for a new home. But medical check for your cat is a must; no matter you bring your cat home from anywhere.

Breed issue

Before rushing out to bring your chosen cat home it is important to slow down, take your time and really do your homework on cat breeds.  Some breeds of cat can be prone to specific medical issues.  Once you have decided that you want a certain breed, it is a good idea to look up any possible health problems them are prone to investigate whether these conditions can be tested for.  You also need to consider local weather is suitable for you chosen cat or not?

Basic health check

• Eyes: Eyes should be bright & clear with no discharge and infected.
• Ears: Ears should be clean with no discharge.
• Nose: Nose should be a bit wet and bright with no discharge.
• Mouth: Should be clean around the mouth, with no discharge.
• Teeth: White teeth with pink gum without bad breath.
• Coat: Coat should look smooth, soft and feel healthy, have no sign of parasites such as fleas.
• Anal: no discharge, the coat near anal should not be contaminated with fecal residue.
• Belly: Should be plump but not too thin or round. A pot belly can be an indication of worms.
• Body: With solid muscle, no have rash. Do not choose kittens with runny nose, tears.

Appearance and response

It is good if you can take a look at the mother cat and the other cats in the same nest, because you can check the cat parents' condition is good or not, it will directly affect the physical condition of the next generation of kittens. You also can check the kitten's growth status, physical condition and its appetite. It may be your good choice to choose a cat with lively love action, responsive, look alert, and interact well with its siblings and you. Hold the cat and feel its weight, too light or too heavy will not be a good sign of a healthy kitten.

         

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