Title: Explain the considerations involved in selecting a cat.
Course: Small Animal Care I (18102-36) > Section: Caring for and Managing Cats

Explanation should include selection based on

- knowledge of the breed
- source
- health issues
- environmental considerations
- training challenges
- purposes.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What factors need to be considered prior to selecting a pet cat and bringing it into your home?
- What are the advantages and disadvantages of selecting a pedigreed cat as a pet? A mixed-breed?
- What factors should be considered when deciding whether to select a kitten or an adult cat?
- What factors should be considered when deciding whether to select a male or a female cat?
- What are common areas of difficulty when training cats?
- What are the most common sources for acquiring a pet cat? What are the advantages and disadvantages of each?