Before talking about the precautions for buying cats, what are the channels for buying cats?
Small compensation for adoption
Some families, unable to keep cats for various reasons, will choose to register information in transfer platforms, adoption agencies, pet hospitals and other channels and take their cats out for adoption with little compensation or free.
Local flower and bird market
In some local flower and bird markets, not only plants, birds and insects are sold, but also animals such as cats and dogs are sold. If there is a more formal flower and bird market in the local area, it is also a channel to buy cats.
Ordinary cat house
Cathouse should be the choice of most cats who want to buy a breed. Cats in the cat house will be taken good care of and will not cause various diseases due to malnutrition in infancy. And generally speaking, a regular cat house will have a certificate, such as CFA or TICA, which can be used as a cat's identification. The cat house can also look at the pedigree of the cat, trace the situation of the cat's parents, and predict the posture and appearance of the cat.
Brothels will regularly deworm cats, and when the cats are old enough, they will also be vaccinated and sterilized. This is a more formal and secure channel for buying cats.
What are the precautions for buying cats in different channels?
Small compensation for adoption
Because the cat has been kept for some time, its temperament and hobbies are closely related to its original owner.
Therefore, before taking the cat home, we must first understand the mode of getting along with the original owner, living habits and so on. It should be better for the cat to bring back what it used to eat and suddenly come to a strange environment with some familiar smells.
Secondly, the health status of the cat, whether it has been vaccinated, sterilized and so on. It is best to ask the original owner to take the cat for a basic physical examination to avoid problems in the future.
Finally, the cat's emotion. Unlike other animals, cats are introverted and enthusiastic about their owners.
Some sensitive cats suddenly come into contact with strangers in strange environments, and may feel abandoned, and may hide without eating or drinking. Don't force the cat to interact at this time, give him time to relax. Just put food and drink near him, then get familiar with it, and then further contact feelings.
flower market/fair
Different from domestic cats and formal cat houses, the flower and bird market is mixed, so you should pay special attention to buying cats in the flower and bird market.
First of all, the age of the cat, try not to choose kittens under 3 months, cats are too small, difficult to raise and prone to problems.
Followed by the cat state, kittens are generally more lively. When choosing a cat, you can use a cat stick to Doby it and see how it looks. Choosing a clean cat without chewing gum at least shows that the cat is healthier now.
Look at the cat's ass when you choose. If the ass is dirty, it may be that the stomach is not very good. Be sure to ask the seller if he has diarrhea, and then see if he wants to choose.
Finally, the sellers in the flower and bird market may not pay much attention to the health of cats, so the cats brought home need to go to the hospital for vaccination and deworming in time. If conditions permit, you can also do a basic physical examination to avoid any hidden dangers. Families with indigenous people should pay special attention to this problem.
Ordinary cat house
If you want to choose all kinds of cats, then a formal cat house is definitely a better choice.
A formal cat house mainly embodies the word "formal", so before choosing a cat house, we must first determine the qualification of a good cat house.
Regular cat houses are generally cat houses, which mainly sell only one kind of cats. After determining the cat house, communicate with the breeder first to find out what the breeder knows about cats, such as the knowledge about breeds, various competitions, cat feeding and nursing, and get a general understanding of the breeder's basic knowledge.
If it is convenient, please ask the breeder to provide the registration qualification of the cat house. CFA or TICA is more common in China.
After determining a good cat house, it is time to choose a kitten. You can tell the breeder what kind, color and sex you want, and ask the breeder to send some videos of cats that meet the requirements.
After determining the kitten, ask the breeder to send out the video and proof of the cat's parents, and also get a general idea of what an adult cat might look like.
After making sure there are no problems, it is the preparation work to take the cat home. Determine with the breeder how to sign a cat purchase contract, whether it includes medical examination fees, cat vaccination, sterilization status, etc.
Finally, the cat's care, and the diet before communicating with the breeder. Take it home and feed it. Do a good job of overeating cats to avoid stomach upset.
Write it at the end
It is tedious and exciting to bring the cat home, but the next time is not only sweet, but also responsible and responsible. I hope everyone can take their precious baby home and give it a stable and warm home.