Select a Himalayan
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Grab the bottle of dog shampoo and put enough on your dog to get it good and sudsy. Work the soap into the fur, be sure to get the ears and around the face, on its belly and its feet and tail.
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Expect to pay around $300 to $500 for your Himalayan.
Pick up and hold the cat or kitten to check for good muscle tone.
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.
Examine the cat's fur, which should be long, flowing, and knot-free and have no bald patches or signs of dry or flaky skin.
Check for fleas behind the ears and at the base of the tail - flea dirt, which looks like black sand, is a sure sign.
Get a written sales agreement from the breeder that provides the breeder's health guarantee.
Take your Himalayan to your veterinarian as soon as possible to confirm that the cat is healthy.
Take home a kitten no younger than 12 weeks of age.
Plan to keep your Himalayan 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.