Questions to ask when buying a kitten

Choosing and purchasing a kitten is an exciting process when it is easy to forget important things, so it is advisable to have a list of questions with you, the answers to which will help you in raising a kitten and caring for him. Be sure to read this list, it will help you avoid most mistakes.

1. Does the kitten have a documented pedigree?
2. Does the kitty’s current owner belong to a cat club?
3. Who are the kitty’s parents? What are their personalities? Do they have any medical conditions?
4. How many kittens in the litter? Was this kitten born smaller or weaker than its brethren?
5. Has the kitten been examined by a veterinarian? Were there any abnormalities in his development?
6. Was the kitten dewormed and at what age?
7. Was the kitten vaccinated and if so, what vaccinations? (All vaccinations given to the kitten should be documented in the kitten’s passport).
8. What kind of food is the kitten used to? How many times a day was he fed?
9. Is the kitten accustomed to using the litter box and scratching post? What is the construction of these accessories?