Buying a new cat or a kitten can often be an impulsive action. Once you see a new cat more especially a kitten it is hard to resist their charm; this makes it important you answer a few important questions before you finally make your choice.

Just before I continue on my merry way I would love to make it plain that I am not the owner of a pet shop and I do not even job with cats. I personally work like a report tutor principally helping people who have stuttering problems. I also work on a part time foundation on projects to do with DVD duplication and offering a cost reduction strategy.

Cat or Kitten?

First establish whether you want a fully grown cat or a kitten. Let’s face it there is nothing more cute and cuddly than a new born kitten. Straight from the moment they are introduced to the world they are just adorable. There are the inevitable down sides as well as there is with everything of course; a kitten can destroy parts of your home such as furniture and they tend to leave their “business” behind the sofa (or perhaps this is just my kitten). For people who do not feel that they could cope with these type of issues then it may well be more sensible to select an older and more ripe cat.

A mature cat is more likely to want to just relax; they have done the majority of their “jumping around” and are now more interested in becoming more of a “lap cat”. Ideally you should try and discuss with the previous owner details about the eating habits disposition toilet behaviour and any other habits the new cat may have.

Male or Female?

There is a widespread faith- that male cats are frequently more independent and females are more friendly and loving towards their owners however there is little difference in behaviour between the sexes once they have been neutered. Many vetinary professionals apparantly advise people that neutering is suitable for their cats; this is for many reasons including improved behaviour and to stop unwanted pregnancies of course.

Non-Pedigree or Pedigree?

An important benefit of pedigree cats is that you can usually easier to predict the sort of cat you are going to end up with especially how it will seem and to some extent what temperament it may have.

For people who are thinking of parading their cats at shows or using them for potential breeding purposes then a cat/kitten with a proven pedigree would be more prudent.

Their will obviously be more factors you will need to receive into consideration and there is a wealth of useful information to help you this can come from magazines and books friends and other cat owners the internet or your local vet.