Persian Kitten for Sale in Nigeria: How to Choose a Healthy Persian Kitten

A good Persian kitten comes from a seller who lets you see it (in person or on a live video call), shows you its vaccination and deworming records, and doesn't rush it to you before it's ready. Most pedigree breeders let kittens go at around 12 weeks old. Here's how to choose well.

How old should a Persian kitten be?

Around 12 weeks is common for pedigree kittens, but age alone isn't the test. Ask:

• Is the kitten fully weaned and eating on its own?
• Is it using the litter box?
• Has it been socialised with people?
• Has it had the vet care right for its age?

If a seller pushes you to take a very young kitten today, ask more questions.

Health checks before you pay

• **Eyes:** bright and clear. A little tearing is common in flat-faced Persians; thick or coloured discharge is not.
• **Nose and breathing:** clean nose, quiet breathing. Snoring at rest or open-mouth breathing are warning signs.
• **Ears:** clean, with no dark crumbly wax (a sign of ear mites).
• **Coat and skin:** no fleas, bald patches or scabs.
• **Bottom:** clean, with no sign of diarrhoea.
• **Behaviour:** curious and playful, not limp or hiding all the time.

Doll-face or peke-face kitten?

For a first Persian, we recommend a **doll-face** kitten. The longer nose usually means easier breathing, fewer tear stains and better heat tolerance in Nigeria. Peke-face kittens need extra care. Read more in our Persian cat guide.

Scam red flags

• A price far below every other seller
• Photos that look like they came from the internet
• "Pay the full amount and we'll deliver tomorrow" with no video call
• "Imported" kittens with no paperwork or records
• A seller who can't tell you the kitten's age, diet or vet history

The first week at home

• Start in one quiet room with food, water, a litter box and a hiding spot.
• Keep the same food the seller used, then change slowly.
• Book a vet check in the first week. Find a vet on PetMap.
• Start gentle daily brushing now, so grooming becomes routine.

Where to find a Persian kitten for sale in Nigeria

See our available cats. Every Clawfrican cat comes with a veterinary health certificate, and we answer questions long after you take your kitten home. Before you pay anyone, download our free guide, Before You Buy: 15 Questions to Ask.