How to Pick the Kitten You Really Want

Buying a Cat 📅 August 9, 2026 👁 8201

📝 Summary

If you're ready to get a cat, first set your budget. Don't chase low prices—a cat stays five years or more, so a healthy, good-looking one matters most.

1 Overview

Besides, be wary of very low prices. Healthy, good-looking cats are expensive; cheap ones are weak and easily sick. Money saved on purchase goes to vet bills. So spend reasonably for health—health matters most.

2. Breed

Before buying, browse the cattery’s Moments for a few days; preferences differ—decide if you like patterned or solid, white or gray, then send video. Decide if you want playful or affectionate, clever or calm.

Most important, know each breed’s price range. Ragdolls, Munchkins, golden-shaded are expensive, not like blue British. Then you won’t come with 3,000 for a Ragdoll—a fraud if sold.

3. Go by instinct

Buying, instinct matters most. Cats look alike; pick the one that catches your eye. Decide breed first since each feels different; I can’t find a bunch of each.

Once breed is set, I send video; you find the fat one, the big-eyed one, by your preference—especially the one you like at first sight. Once set, pay the deposit right away; while you haggle, your favorite may be gone. A lesson paid in blood—don’t doubt it.

4. How to choose a healthy cat

Health first shows in spirit—a healthy kitten is lively and playful with good appetite.

Visiting, also check the stool; diarrhea isn’t a big problem but means gut issues lately—if inexperienced, don’t pick.

Ask about vaccinations and deworming with dates.

Abnormal states—not eating, poor appetite, low spirit, diarrhea, vomiting—don’t buy!

Test on the spot with a panleukopenia strip.

5. Health guarantee

Guarantee lively spirit and normal appetite.

Fed to two months, carefully raised, eats kibble and uses litter box.

At least one deworming done; one vaccine and certificate given.

Major disease guaranteed 7 days; positive refunded in full with vet proof.

Fair price, health guaranteed—hope you’re a cat lover too.

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