Siberian Kitten

lolasmomma

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As you know Siberians are not cheap so I guess I assumed my kitten would have seen a vet before I picked her up. I took her to my vet she has a heart murmur, eye infection (viral), and an intestinal parasite. The breeder gives her kittens their shots herself! Am I wrong to be upset?
 

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It does not sounds like a kitten from a serious breeder, that is for sure.

If the breeder is able to give shots herself, may perhaps pass.  But a vet check up before leaving is customary, to be sure the kitten is healthy.

As it is now, you cant really know if she really got these shots or not... A BYB is a BYB is a BYB.
 

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Yes, I'd be very upset!  How bad is the heart murmur?  Hopefully minor
 
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Vet said level 1-2 and she may grown out of it. Thanks for the response. This breeder came recommended even. Uugghh
 

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I just saw this post. I'm looking for a Siberian and can't imagine how you must have felt getting a kitty with health issues. May I ask what state the breeder was in?

How is your kitty doing now?
 
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