- 1). Find a responsible breeder who will guarantee that your British shorthair is in good health and doesn't have feline leukemia virus (FeLV) or feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV).
- 2). Expect to pay $200 to $500 for your British shorthair.
- 3). Pick up and hold the cat or kitten to check for good muscle tone.
- 4). Make sure that the cat isn't sneezing or sniffling, that the eyes have no discharge and that the ears are clean and pink inside.
- 5). Examine the cat's fur, which should be either long or short (but always soft and silky) and have no bald patches or signs of dry or flaky skin.
- 6). Check for fleas behind the ears and at the base of the tail - flea dirt, which looks like black sand, is a sure sign.
- 7). Get a written sales agreement from the breeder that provides the breeder's health guarantee.
- 8). Take your British shorthair to your veterinarian as soon as possible to confirm that the cat is healthy.
- 9). Take home a kitten no younger than 12 weeks of age.
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Plan to keep your British shorthair inside and to have the cat neutered or spayed. Vets say it's the best way to keep cats happy and disease-free and to prolong their lives.
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