When buying a cat you know that the environment they were raised in will determine a lot about the kind of pet they will be. But how do you find out about a kitten or adult cat's "History"?
Sadly it's not as easy as sitting them down and asking... "Tell me about your kittenhood?" As talkative as some cats that's not likely to get you very far.
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No, learn about a cats past you need to be a bit of a detective. Observe the clues along the way so you'll know you've found a cat you can live happily with for the rest of it's life.
When you are thinking of bringing a kitten into your life it's learning about their history is relatively easy. All you have to do is ask the owner about their mother and how they've been raised until now.
If you are buying a pedigreed cat from a breeder learning your cat or kittens history is a snap. They will be more than happy to tell you all about both parents. Show you the diet they have been on. Tell you all about the kinds of things being done to socialize the cats. Including the kinds of animals they've been exposed to and the different places they've been.
Note... Cat Fanciers (as cat breeders are called) take socialization to the extreme because when they show cats they need to be used to strangers handling them, plane and car rides as well as being brushed and bathed regularly. When was the last time you bathed your cat? LOL
Cat breeders are also likely to provide cat furniture like cat trees and kitty playgrounds for their kittens to romp on. This is a bonus because these kittens will understand the difference between what's OK to scratch on and what's not. Be sure to ask what kind of play area is provided for the kittens or cats you are considering.
In fact, if you don't ask questions about these things when buying a cat from a reputable breeder may refuse to sell a cat or kitten to you. They are so invested in their animals they will only let them go to homes who care about them as much as they do themselves.
Now, that's not to say that your neighbor or co-worker who has a litter of kittens to place loves them any less or socializes them any less. Heck, a house full of kids running around playing, barking dogs, sniffing bunnies, banging pots and pans, blaring TV's makes for great social skills in a cat too!
Buying A Cat - How To Learn About A Kitty's History
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