When choosing a cat, the first things that come to mind are whether you want a male or female cat, and whether an adult or a kitten the best choice. Care and maintenance considerations then follow, for example, choosing a longhair or shorthair cat impacts grooming and hairballs. For detailed cat information on care and maintenance, see Cat Care.
No matter what type of cat you get, you first want to make sure it is healthy. Indications that a cat is healthy include both its behavior and its physical condition. Here are some things to look for when picking out a cat:.
