Friday, August 1, 2008

TIPS FOR CHOOSING A LOVING "PEOPLE" CAT OR KITTEN


The age of that kitty in the window is very important. Some pet stores put kittens out to sell at around 7-8 weeks because they're smaller and cuter then. But if you want what arrives on little cat's feet to grow up to be a friendly healthy cat, your kitten should remain with her mother until she's close to 3 months old.

Still, she should be around people when young. The critical socialization period for kittens is between two to five weeks of age, at which time it's important that they have positive human interaction.

Of course it isn't just those three weeks that matter. Kittens handled from birth develop into warmer, cuddlier, almost dog-like creatures, while kittens lacking this human contact are more likely to become skittish and aloof.

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