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looking at a cat will tell you quite a lot about its overall health. It is important
to know the things one should observe when looking for a new cat. Cats are the
masters of balance. A healthy cat's walk is steady and fluid. A cat showing signs
of losing balance could be suffering from various health problems.
If possible, try to get a cat from a reliable source such as an animal shelter,
a friend or a recommended cat breeder. It is very important that you get
your cat from a good home where the cats have been handled from an early age.
This will help prevent behavioral problems when they are older. Don't buy cats
from pet shops or through an advertisement in the paper as you could be buying
a cat infected with cat flu, ringworm and fleas. 
Choosing
a cat whose personality is compatible with your lifestyle will help ensure a happy
relationship. While it can be hard to determine a cat's personality in the few
minutes you have with them before you decide, you can determine a lot about the
cat if you know the cat's breed. When you go to purchase your cats there are some
things to look for. Cats come with varied personality traits as we humans do.
Some cats are shy while others can become the best lap warmer you've ever had.
You should observe how the cat reacts while in a group of other cats. If they
are playing with the other kittens they are most likely in good health. If the
cat seems quiet and withdrawn while its playmates are playing about, it might
not be feeling well and may be the type of cat that will require more attention
and patience on your part, should you chose to buy it. Well-adjusted cats will
easily play with you if you tempt it with a toy or even your hand. The more timid
cat will make a good pet for the owner that lives alone. The more outgoing cat
will find going to a home with children and or other pets more to its liking than
the timid one.
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