When you are evaluating a litter in order to purchase a new kitten, not only will you want to look at its character and personality, but you also want to take stock of its physical attributes. You want to get a sense of the kitten’s health and to be sure that he is in good physical condition.
Below are the physical descriptions of a healthy kitten that you can use as a guide to help you determine whether he is healthy enough to bring home:
1. The Ears: Take a quick look at the kitten’s ears. They should be fairly clean, if not spotless. However, if there is a little grime on the inside than this is okay. On the other hand, if you see what appears to be extremely dirty ears, then this is a sign that the cat may have ear mites. Ear mites are not a big problem so long as you are prepared to administer a long period of medication which will eventually kill off all of the mites and their eggs.
2. Skin
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