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on the lookout againwell, it seems we are on the lookout for a kitten again. The little boy we were going to pick up has got cat flu  So if anyone knows of any kittens around surrey area/ south of m25 or west sussex, please let me know  Have short listed siamese, bengal and british shorthair. Although OH wont justify spending £300 on a cat. so not quite sure where that leaves us...
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Excuse me if this is a stupid question, but do you have any other cats? |
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not at the moment. We have a 2 yr old staffie. Have had lots of cats before, but until now have not had the pleasure of owning another |
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I wouldn't worry about cat flu then, and I would still get him. My neighbour had a cat who had had cat flu when she was younger - she died last year aged 17, and she had been a feral for at least a year, and had at least 2 litters - completely different to your Siamese. The only way you could tell was that she didn't have a proper miaow - she never passed it onto any of the other cats, and including visitors (like mine), she must have met in excess of 10 cats. I know of other cats who have had it as a kitten but then been fine as adult cats. Obviously you might get one that gets the sniffles more, but boosting their immune system, and maybe giving them antibiotics and there is a powder that helps clear their chest (although you can use something simple like eucalyptus in an oil burner, and putting them in a steamy room) could be all he needs. |
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thanks for the info. The lady said he should be out of vets on sunday, so will see what happens and see how he is. will keep u all updated |
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i had a kitten with cat flu a few years ago. when we bought a new pup he dicided to move out(the house down for us) and is now living with the old ladies son and is about 7 years old now |
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I agree with everyone who says cats do get better after flu. Most of them do. My Mini was very ill for her first xmas when she was still young but is a healthy and noisy 16 year old now. However, I think it would be daft to actually choose to take a kit you know has just had it. My old vet had an oriental with constant 'candles' hanging from his nose. This was due to early flu. If a vet can't sort it out in their own animal, there's not much hope for the rest of us. We are all too soft about 'taking the little/shy/3-legged/whatever one'. We should always try to get the best. that would be nature's way. |
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Agree 100 % with DM  |
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This is probably a useless post, but for those longerstanding members on here you will all probably remember when Elsa was very little when she was ill, yes? All i can say is having an ill kitten, regardless of the nature of the illness and time period it 'runs' for. It can be a lot of hard work and is very draining emotionally, physically and financially. As much as human nature sways us to the sickly ones..i would say go for the best there is! |
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I agree with Dm too.... |
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