Pedigree Documentation

For our pedigrees and their documentation, refer to the advert for the cat club the kitten is registered with
To ensure our kittens are being bought for the right reasons, we only provide their documents if the kitten is purchased neutered, or with the intent to breed, see our breeders page here

Settling in - Things to expect

While kittens usually settle in within a couple of hours, playing and eating, sometimes your kitten may take a day or two to settle in

While settling in, a little anxiety and related symptoms can be normal, you can look out for;
> Common - Hiding, Shyness
> Uncommon - Lack of Appetite
> Rare - Loose stools (soft, not liquid)*
> Common - Itching / Scratching neck - Often occurs after flea treatment, if not the case, you should consult with your vet

*Very rare - If Diarrhoea (liquid), or vomiting persists beyond 24 hours, kitten doesnt eat or drink in 24 hours, or lack of appetite beyond 48 hours, please take your kitten to the vet immediately

If you’re uncertain on anything, you can always message us and hopefully we can respond quickly, though please don’t delay with contacting your vet if the issue is serious, they can usually advise you over the phone if you should bring your kitten in

Litter training

Your kitten has been trained to use a litterbox, however, in a new environment, the kitten can struggle to find a litterbox

If you experience any ‘accidents’, or want to take a few precautionary steps;
1) Consider initially limiting the kitten to a small room and slowely expanding their access
2) Add small cheap litterboxes around your home, strategically placed next to doorways or in large rooms, so the kitten is never more than say 5 meteres or so from a litterbox. Then every couple days, move the temporary little boxes a foor or two towards the main litterboxes, then remove them. Similarly for any long-term litterboxes, entrance of a room works best initially, and slowely move to intended location. This method allows your kitten to always be able to find a litterbox while he adjusts to your home

Feeding

Your kitten will come with a feeding guide, detailing their current food, portions and a food transition guide

Cat Scratching Posts/Boards;

Would recommend both, some cats prefer vertical and others horizontal and can further vary by mood, cats need to scratch, especially indoor cats, better on cardboard than your sofa
Cardboard scratching boards are hardly glamorous, however they get the job done and are easily taken to, you can get more interesting designs such as loungers, sofas, chairs and so forth

More sturdy sisal scratchers have better aesthetics and can last longer, though often less effective and some cats may not use them at all

Socialisation and training;

Your kitten will adapt to their environment and owners. If the kitten has playmates and/or gets played with a lot, the kitten is more likely to be more playful as an adult. The same goes with socialisation, the more people that interact with the kitten as it grows, the more friendly to strangers the kitten will likely be when older

The same logic applies to many aspects, i.e. unfamiliar sounds and different types of toys, the more you socialise your kitten, the more accepting he/she will be down the line

Should the kitten not have company around much (i.e. working family/school etc), the kitten will become more independent

If the kitten is often alone for long periods of time, or your time to play with the kitten is limited, we recommend a playmate for the kitten, the perks include;

> Increased playfulness & burn more energy on each other
> They train each other to not use claws when playing
> Training becomes easier in general
> Social development & less anxiety to new things
> The kittens often become more affectionate and friendly
> Companionship (can be left alone longer)
> Mutual grooming
> Cons include additional cost, a little more maintenance (litter box, grooming etc)

If you do consider a playmate and from another breeder, it’s worth waiting until your kitten is fully vaccinated and has waited the required period after the second vaccination to be fully protected (ask your vet)

What you’ll need

Firstly, ignore every website you’ve visited that contains product / affiliate links telling you that you immediately need ‘this’ or ‘that’
While certain things may add quality of life down the line, they’re not needed initially (or ever)

The below are ‘must-haves’ for your new kitten;

> A cat carrier and a washable blanket
> A food bowl (food will be provided)
> A water bowl and fresh water (ideally filtered)
> Scratching posts/boards
> Litter Box(s) and cat litter
> Somewhere to sleep - your kitten will be perfectly happy on the sofa or on a cushion or in your arms, so long as they have somewhere soft and warm, they’ll be happy
> Grooming - For your kitten, grab yourself a slicker brush and a sticky lint roller, you could also grab some nail clippers, and definitely look up grooming guides. Even if your kitten doesn’t need grooming as a kitten, groom them regularly so they’re used to it, you’ll thank yourself later! Neither British Shorthairs nor Ragdolls have an undercoat, so you won’t need a furminator

Bringing your kitten home

We will have restricted food from your kitten prior to travelling to limit ‘accidents’
Travel straight home, the journey is full of anxiety for the kitten, they'll want to get settled as soon as possible and to get access to a toilet, food and water
Try to drive smoothly, avoid harsh braking/acceleration/bumps where possible
Someone to sit with the kitten may help reduce their anxiety, though ensure the kitten is not let out while driving
When you get home, introduce your kitten to the litter box and feeding areas, let them explore in peace and get to know their surroundings, ensure any children are calm and gentle while the kitten settles in

If you have other pets, make sure to do due diligence on how best to introduce your new kitten

Cats are allergic to some flowers/houseplants, including Lilies, Snake Plants, Tulips, Daffodils, and many others
While your cat is unlikely to snack on these, if you have house plants around or have flowers in the house, it’s best to be safe and look up houseplants that are toxic to cats and make yourself aware of the symptoms, so you can identify and act quickly should something happen

Pet Insurance, incase something should happen

Returning / Rehoming

In the unfortunate circumstances that you must return or rehome your kitten, we will always be able to take in your kitten, please never let your kitten go to a rescue or go stray
Our return/rehome policy can be found here

Disclaimer

The details above are provided as introductory information, and not as a complete or definitive guide
You should research the breed and kittens in general and talk to your vet to fully prepare for your kitten