Thursday, December 28, 2017

Suggestions Before Choosing Persian Kittens For Adoption

By Christine Walker


Doctors and mental health experts continue to tout the benefits of having a pet in the home. They theorize that pets help people live longer and better and enjoy a lower risk for illnesses like high blood pressure and depression. When you are interested in Persian kittens for adoption, you might wonder how to choose one that will be a good fit for your household. You may find a kitten that will become a lifelong friend by keeping some simple tips in mind during your search.

Many animal experts warn people like you to avoid puppy and cat mills. Mills are essentially breeding facilities where the goal revolves around putting out litters to sell for a profit. Little regard is given to the health of the animals or their socialization. Many kits and pups are taken too soon from their mothers, putting them at risk of compromised immunity. Many of them are also raised in dirty, dangerous, and poorly ventilated cages.

A more humane choice could involve looking at your local pound. In fact, many pounds today are known as humane societies or humane shelters because they do in fact place an emphasis on humane care for animals. They also undergo rigorous inspections and licensing processes from city and county authorities. They are held to tight standards not found with mills.

Part of their regulation and licensing revolves around the societies' socializing the animals in their care and also matching them to people who could take the best care of them. A mill owner may not care where the animal ends up or if it is abused. A humane society has the obligation to ensure the happiness and safety of any animals that they adopt out to area residents.

While the shelter does some of the research for you, you still might wish to check out the kitten yourself before adopting it. You are encouraged to look closely for any signs of distress or illness. Sometimes you need to look beyond its initial appearance and focus more on areas where signs could be hidden.

You may want to examine its eyes, nose, and ears to look for signs of pus and drainage. If you see drainage, it could be sick with a bacterial infection for which it will need treatment. Likewise, you might ask about its bowel habits and if it suffers from diarrhea or constipation right now. You may want to ask if it is has been de-wormed before you adopt it.

All of these steps may seem exhaustive and time consuming. However, they can help you get matched to a new pet that will live a long and happy life and adjust well to your family. A new cat or dog is an investment that most people want to get a good return out of in terms of companionship and love.

The idea of adopting Persian kittens may appeal to you and your family. However, you might wish to approach the adoption process with care. You could use these tips to avoid adopting an animal that is sick. You also could find one that is properly socialized and free from digestive issues like worms.




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