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 American curl 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 American curl 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.
They're extremely active cats and are known for giving head butts. American curls are particularly hardy. The American curl's ears will vary in curliness until the cat is about four months old, when they set in place. Don't force the ears to uncurl or you could break the cartilage, which is stiffer than in other cats. Inc. How things get done.