How to choose a kitten?

Choosing a kitten

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Think carefully before you get a kitten. Do not take one on impulse just because someone is trying to find a home for it, or because you see one looking sad in a pet shop. A cat is not a toy you can put aside if you get bored; most live to be at least ten years old. Food, cat litter and veterinary attention all cost money. You must also be prepared to arrange for someone to look after the cat when you go on vacation.
Once you have decided to have a cat of your own, you must think about what kind of cat you want. For example, longhaired cats need a lot of grooming; Siamese like company. If possible, get your kitten from the place where it was born rather than a pet store, so you can see that the mother cat is healthy and well cared for.

Choose a healthy kitten
Never choose a kitten that looks dirty or ill, or even an apparently healthy one from a litter where any others are sickly. The boldest kitten is not alwars the best choice, as it may become too confident and difficult to discipline. Choose a lively kitten that shows an interest in you. not one that is too shy.
Whether your choice is male or femate doesn't really matter, because unless the cat is intended for breeding, it should have its sex organs removed by a vet when it is about five months old. This is called neutering (male cats) or spaying (female cats). If you don't do this with a female cat, you may find yourself with more kittens than you can find homes for. Un-neutered male cats, or toms, often get into fights, and will spray urine about their home to mark it as their territory.