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04-03-2006, 05:56 PM   #11

Re: on the lookout again


so are u suggesting i just say no and look for another breeder



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04-03-2006, 06:00 PM   #12

Re: on the lookout again


My Misty was ill when I got her (just took her to get her away from the house she was in). My vet diagnosed cat flu and she had a course of treatment and has been a wonder over the last year. Grown so much, never been ill and is a little darling!!!

Just putting my two penneth in!!



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04-03-2006, 06:58 PM   #13

Re: on the lookout again


I personally would still take him - you have already chosen him, and this kitten still needs a home, and could be fine for the rest of his life, as it has been treated early. That said, I do take in elderly cats, so health issues are part of the deal. I dont agree with only taking in healthy cats, the sick ones still need a home.



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04-03-2006, 07:02 PM   #14

Re: on the lookout again


I think it depends hugely. When we go to the rescue, we might take in beasties with health problems (although it'll depend on whether or not they can affect each other and/or Ninja) - but when you're paying for a purebred cat I'm not sure I see the financial sense of buying the sickly one.

Might sound cold, but it's quite an investment really.



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04-03-2006, 07:15 PM   #15

Re: on the lookout again


I can sort of see where you are coming from, as purebreds are a lot of money. But this cat may never have health probs because of this - it should have come from healthy parents, and has been dealt with quickly. But, regardless of its health, this kitten still needs a home. It might be worth seeing if they will give you a discount on the price just in case it does have health issues cos of it.



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04-03-2006, 07:49 PM   #16

Re: on the lookout again


hes not a registered kitten....
and shes letting me have him for £200 rather than the £250 she asked for originally.

so dont know if that changes anyones answers or not



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04-03-2006, 08:01 PM   #17

Re: on the lookout again


Well, for me... To be honest... I wouldn't pay £200 for a cat to begin with. I can't make myself do it when there're rescue cats going for a £50 donation who come with neutering/spaying (or voucher), microchip and shots. It doesn't make sense to me financially or morally (although morally I have no problem with other people doing it, but I'd guilt-trip myself endlessly).

So for me, it's still enough money that I would want and expect the perfect kitten - or as near to it as possible.

That said, I do have a weak spot for runts and the like



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04-03-2006, 08:09 PM   #18

Re: on the lookout again


I personally would still take him, but it has to be your decision.

My 2 ginger boys came into rescue when they were nearly 6 weeks old and both had a form of cat flu. I caught it early and got them to the vets for treatment. The home lined up for them when they were old enough and well turned them down when they heard they had flu and so did another potential home. Their loss was my gain as they are now failed 7 month old fosters, neutered, vaccinated and microchipped and staying permanently with me. They are very healthy. The vet said they will probably be carriers, but this shouldn't be a problem as long as my other cats are fully vaccinated which they are. They could also get the flu back if stressed, but this is unlikely as the flu was caught early. They are gorgeous healthy cats at the moment.



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04-03-2006, 08:13 PM   #19

Re: on the lookout again


Id be a little worried, not so much about the flu, cats do recover from it, but that the breeder doesnt appear willing to keep hold of the kitten until he/she is recovered.

£50 off is nice, but whats he goign to cost YOU for a condition the breeder should really be treating?

Em



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04-03-2006, 09:53 PM   #20

Re: on the lookout again


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Originally Posted by Canis-Equus
Id be a little worried, not so much about the flu, cats do recover from it, but that the breeder doesnt appear willing to keep hold of the kitten until he/she is recovered.

£50 off is nice, but whats he goign to cost YOU for a condition the breeder should really be treating?

Em
the breeder said she wont sell him to me until the vet has given the all clear.



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