Refund from Breeder

If I have a kitten that I havent had for very long and He tests postive for fiv am I entitled to a refund?

If you are dealing with a reputable breeder they should refund or replace the kitten. Most breeders have a sales contract that is signed at the time of sale. If this breeder doesn't have a contract and refuses to refund I'm not sure what can be done.

That is the deal I didn't sign a contract.

Hmmm how old is the kitten, what shots were given before and after you got it? Did you go to the breeders house? Was the kitten shipped? Where did you find this breeder? Do they have references? Have you contacted the breeder since you got the kitten with questions? Did they answer your questions in a way that was easy to understand?

I found the breeder online, She was the closest I could find, and I still drove a total of 6 hours to pick him up. NO I didnt go to her house she was nice enough to meet me. And to clarify this issue my cat is still at the vet, and nothing has been definitelly confirmed. Mr.Jinx is approx. 7 months old. She gave him shots and he has had 2 rounds of shots from me. So he should have all of his shots. I havent contacted her yet, I will when I have a definite answer from the vet

What area do you live in?

southeast oklahoma. I live in a small town called Broken Bow

This is a pic. of little mr.Jinx

What a cute baby! He looks very tiny! Was he still at the breeders when the photo was taken or your house? What a sweety.

Have you heard back from the vet yet??

The picture was taken at the breeders house. That was the first time I ever saw my baby! I havent heard back from the vet yet still waiting. This waiting is torture

The vet called and it is FIP or feline coronavirus, it is a fatal disease with no cure, I am distraught now. I don't know if I should put him to sleep. I am so sick to my stomach and I dont know what to do but the vet said he wont get better and he cant walk right now. So do I put him to sleep or let him live out his last few days at home? I already miss him so much! I am dying of heartache

If it puts you at ease you could get a second opinion. Personally I would make the sad decision to let the vet help him leave peacefully after visiting him one more time. If it's fatal he might be in pain. You should definitly tell the breeder what's up. My heart goes out to you.

I dont think I need a second opinion I know in my heart that he is sick, cant hardly walk. This is the worst thing, I have ever been through having to make this decision. I contacted breeder she took the vets # and is suppose to get back to me

Originally posted by bbsmom
The vet called and it is FIP or feline coronavirus, it is a fatal disease with no cure, I am distraught now. I don't know if I should put him to sleep. I am so sick to my stomach and I dont know what to do but the vet said he wont get better and he cant walk right now. So do I put him to sleep or let him live out his last few days at home? I already miss him so much! I am dying of heartache

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OKay, here's the deal on this, and while I don't know the condition of your baby, I can tell you this....

First of all, I really would get a second opinion, as there is to forms of FIP (wet & dry) there may be ways to treat him. He may not need to be put down, BUT if he is suffering and you KNOW for sure that there is nothing that can be done, then have him put down.

There is ALOT of info available on this, much more than I can put in this so, please go to this link and look for feline infectious peritonitis. this will give you alot of links for info. The best way to help ANY animal is to first become armed with info, Vets are only human and don't always have the best info available.

Hope this helps!

All I know is the kitten does have something definately bad wrong with him. He started out as a very playful kitten, and then he started hiding under the bed, not drinking water, not coming out and not using litterbox. Then it was where he couldnt hardly walk, I am not sure if he can even walk at all now. I dont know what to do he is still at the vet, I cant make up my mind. I cant quit crying.

Oh, sweety my heart goes out to you. Have you heard from the breeder yet? I'm sure s/he is as sick about this as you are. Please try to get some rest and make sure to eat. Know we are keeping both of you in our thoughts and prayers.

If the kitten is dehydrated it will cause him to become wobbly and unable to walk. Corona Virus is the name of a common ailment that isn't fatal. Only FIP, a strain of the corona virus is fatal and not very common. Has the vet done a fluid draw? Was the kitten bloated, or swollen? Is the kitten on an IV?

Has the vet offered any treatment for your baby? I would get a second opinion. You won't have to run tests again, just get copies and consult another vet. Please go and visit your little one. I'm sorry to say that all vets are not up to date on the treatments for some illnesses.

He said something about cortisone. I am not sure. I dont know what to do I have heard so many different things. I am really ticked off right now cause everyone is like well you dont need a cat in the house anyway. Does anyone know where I can find info that proves there are no health risks? I am looking up info on FIP, the vet didnt not say he had to go down just that is wasnt likely he would get better and that it would end up being fatal.I read somewhere that kittens with FIP, only last a couple of months. I will only put him down if the vet confirms he is in pain. I dont know I am so confused and sad and upset I cant think straight.

If you are talking about health risks to people, then no there are not any health risks.
Why not give the cortizone a try? It could help some and give the kitten a better chance. Remember corona virus isn't always FIP.