We are a boutique breeder which means we do not mass produce kittens.

We raise the kittens in our own home which makes them integrate into your home better than if they are bred in some environments. Our kittens are introduced to many people and other cats along the way and learn to be very friendly and cuddly.

Your kitten will already be neutered, microchipped, vaccinated with his or her first two vaccinations and wormed. Evidence of these procedures and microchip has will be given to you when you pick up your kitten. 

We also offer a pedigree certificate, Health Declaration and Guarantee with every kitten.

Yes. We require a 50% deposit before we secure the kitten under your name. 

The full amount needs to be finalised before the pedigree and microchip details are finalised and the kitten can be picked up.

Kittens at TortiPaws Burmese will be introduced to a range of food, from wet and dry commercially produced food to raw meat such as kangaroo. We used Advance Kitten dry food, Royal Canin Mother & babycat soft mousse, Dine kitten chicken & ocean fish wet food (gravy), and Optimum Kitten wet food with Salmon chunks in jelly. They also get grated cheese as a treat. We recommend you feed your kitten some of the above foods and gradually phase them into other options and later cat food.

Kittens eat small meals regularly. At TortiPaws we will endeavour to get them to eat three small wet meals each day, morning, later afternoon & evening, and dry food for the meal when you are out at work or school.

All kittens and cats should have access to fresh, clean water on a daily basis. Water receptacles must be non-spill and be cleaned regularly. At TortiPaws we introduce them to a water fountain.

Kittens at TortiPaws Burmese will be used to using an open tray with Breeders Choice paper litter. They will be toilet trained from about 6 weeks but may experience an occasional 'accident' while settling into your new home.

Soiled litter should be removed daily from trays, soft bedding, food & water and from any toys. Soiled litter waste should be tended too daily. Trays should be disinfected every week using hospital grade disinfectant.

TortiPaws will vaccinate your kitten with their first and second dose of F3 vaccination. The third dose comes at 14-16 weeks and will be the responsibility of the new owner along with the annual booster shot.

Advocate spot-on worming treatment protects against fleas, heartworm, intestinal worms, lungworms and mites. Your new kitten was wormed at 9 weeks and should be continued in conjunction with your vet and manufacturer's recommendations.

Kittens at TortiPaws will have had their nails clipped a couple of times before they go to their new home. As well as maintaining their claws on a regular basis, we recommend you pat & brush your cat regularly and inspect it's fur, ears, eyes and mouth continually over the years. Ears in particular can contain wax, debris and show infection.

Kittens go to their new home no earlier than 12 weeks of age.

Burmese are an indoor cat as they do not cope with the outside environment as well as other cats. They get startled on roads. A Burmese kitten is mischievous but very intelligent, friendly and very loveable and will make a lovely addition to the inside of your home. An outside cat run is acceptable to exercise your kitten or cat.

It is advisable to have various things organised before you pick up your kitten, such as food & water bowls, a litter tray, and somewhere to sleep. Don't forget to bring with you a suitable carrier to carry your kitten home in. 

It is also a good idea to organise some kitten size toys. We keep a tub of small toys but only ever have one or two out at the time. Kittens will get bored quickly with the same toys. Some of the favourites are the tunnel, table tennis sized balls, a fish or some stuffed toy on a string tied to a pole or a small toy. I try to avoid anything that can be chewed and swallowed too easily so therefore I avoid the enticing feathers.

It is recommended that you confine your kitten to one room for a short time. When you arrive home, take your kitten into this room and help it settle in. Ideally it should not be left on its own for long periods during this phase. A litter tray should not be too far away from their bedding.

Your kitten may be frightened easily so it is best to explain this to young children that they should be quiet and still with the kitten for the first few days. Likewise, if you have another adult cat or dog it is best if they are kept away from the kitten until the kitten has had a chance to settle in. They should both be mixing with each other within the fortnight but you should show them that both the new and old animal is loved and is fed.