If you are considering buying a kitten, it is really important that you consider the following;

• Do you have the right environment for a cat? Are you away from a busy road, railway line?
• Have you considered the costs involved of being a pet owner?
• Do you have arrangements in place for when you are away?
• Do you have suitable veterinary provision available?
• How will this impact other pets in the home?

Once you have considered all of the above and if you have decided to buy a kitten rather than rescue then please see the following advice;

• Have you seen where the kitten lives and checked it is well cared for?
• Has the kitten been checked by a vet? If so, you should be given details?
• Has the kitten been wormed and vaccinated? There should be documentation of this
• Have you seen the mother of the kitten? What is her health status? Does she look healthy and well cared for?
• Where have the kittens been kept? Keeping kittens in a busy home environment will enable them to feel less scared of humans and a normal home environment when they are older
• Kittens should not be removed from their mother’s until they are 8/9 weeks old and should appear healthy and alert

Please see more information on what to look out for when buying a kitten below;

https://www.cats.org.uk/help-and-advice/pregnancy-and-kitten-care/buying-a-kitten

https://icatcare.org/advice/choosing-a-kitten/

We look forward to welcoming your new family member to our practice and are on hand for help and advice both on healthcare but also on overall wellbeing.