When many pet lovers want to buy or adopt a cat, they must first observe whether the cat's overall appearance is defective, whether its mental state and reaction sensitivity are normal, whether there are any wounds on the appearance, whether the fur is intact, etc. Below, the editor will take you through how to determine a healthy Norwegian Forest cat and common knowledge about feeding kittens.

1. Choose a healthy Norwegian Forest Cat

1. Ears

Cat ears should be clean and free of secretions. If your cat constantly scratches its ears or shakes its head, it may be infected with ear scabies.

　2. Nose

The tip of the cat's nose should feel cool and moist with the back of your hand, and there should be no nasal discharge or secretions around the nostrils.

3. Eyes

The eyes should be clear and bright, with no secretions at the corners of the eyes (except for Persian and Himalayan cats), and the third eyelid should not be exposed at the corner of the eyes (the third eyelid appears first in many cats when they are sick).

4. Anus

It should be clean and without symptoms of diarrhea, and the surrounding hair should be clean and pollution-free.

5. Abdomen

The cat’s abdomen should be slightly rounded, and the ribs cannot be touched. If the cat’s abdomen is enlarged, it may be a symptom of roundworm infection or peritonitis.

6. Hair

The most obvious health indicator of a kitten is its hair. A healthy kitten's coat should be shiny, fluffy, and stand erect. If the kitten's hair is messy and dull, it means that the kitten has been infected with a disease, or has been ill and has just recovered. It is best not to choose such a cat.

2. Feeding of newly purchased kittens

1. Diet

From the age of 3-4 weeks, kittens begin to be interested in the mother cat’s food. You can give the kitten some finely chopped soft food or dry food soaked in milk or water. The food can be for the mother cat or specially prepared for the kittens. Once the kitten starts eating solid food, the weaning process begins. Kittens gradually eat more and more solid food and are completely weaned at 7-8 weeks of age. Once a kitten is weaned, she no longer needs milk. As the digestive tract of kittens develops, their ability to digest lactose gradually weakens, and adult cats cannot digest lactose. If you want to give your kitten milk. Special lactose-free milk should be provided, and fresh drinking water should be provided at all times.

2. Hygiene

First, you need to train your cat to defecate in a fixed place. Cats are relatively clean animals, but the habit of fixing their defecation spots requires training. During training, place a waste basin or cardboard box next to the cat as a toilet, put 3-4 cm thick sand in it, and put a little sand with the smell of cat urine or feces on the top layer. When you see a cat that is anxious and moving in circles, it means that the cat needs to defecate or urinate. At this time, lead the cat to the potty and let it smell the sand in the pot first, so that it will defecate in the potty and train several times. After a few times you can form a habit.

3. Regular disinfection

The cat’s litter box, food utensils and bedpan should be cleaned frequently and disinfected regularly to ensure cleanliness and prevent skin diseases. All bedding materials in the cat's nest must be changed frequently, and the cat's nest should be exposed to the sun to dry. Ultraviolet rays in the sun should be used to achieve the purpose of sterilization and prevent the reproduction of microorganisms and the growth of external parasites. Environmental disinfection drugs can be used for regular disinfection. Cats' skin is relatively sensitive, so it is not advisable to use irritating disinfectants. You can use 0.1% peracetic acid spray to disinfect the cat's nest and its surrounding environment and utensils.