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Hi.
I have a wonderful Siberian cat who is not even 4, yet has very serious health conditions. I am approaching a point with her where I may have to make some sad decisions.
I know that I cannot live without a kitty. I love her so much and will just be miserable when she is no longer with me. I am very allergic and asthmatic to cats, so I chose the Siberian for its lower allergen qualities, and I have had great success with my cat.
The problem is - I feel very confident that my poor cat is the victim of inbreeding, resulting in her having two life-threatening conditions associated with Siberians. Thus, I have discussed with my vet trying to find a good breeder for when I want to buy a new kitten. During this discussion, she advised me that she treats numerous Siberians and that about 85+% have significant health issues. She's advised that many of the ones she has treated have died at 6 or 7. This shocked me, as I had always read that Siberians are a very healthy breed.
I am wondering if others are having similar issues with their Siberians, or if they are living long (12+ years) and healthy lives.
Thanks,
I have a wonderful Siberian cat who is not even 4, yet has very serious health conditions. I am approaching a point with her where I may have to make some sad decisions.
I know that I cannot live without a kitty. I love her so much and will just be miserable when she is no longer with me. I am very allergic and asthmatic to cats, so I chose the Siberian for its lower allergen qualities, and I have had great success with my cat.
The problem is - I feel very confident that my poor cat is the victim of inbreeding, resulting in her having two life-threatening conditions associated with Siberians. Thus, I have discussed with my vet trying to find a good breeder for when I want to buy a new kitten. During this discussion, she advised me that she treats numerous Siberians and that about 85+% have significant health issues. She's advised that many of the ones she has treated have died at 6 or 7. This shocked me, as I had always read that Siberians are a very healthy breed.
I am wondering if others are having similar issues with their Siberians, or if they are living long (12+ years) and healthy lives.
Thanks,