I purchased a kitten on August 31, 2010 for my daughter's birthday. After seeing the kitten, I was reluctant to buy but felt sorry for him because of how underweight he was and how bad his fur looked. I knew I could take him home and make him better than him staying in a cattery and most likely not getting the proper care he deserved.
I was instructed that he was being treated for ringworm from the breeder. In order to keep my warranty, I was instructed to take the kitten to the vet within 48 hours. I took the kitten to the vet the very next day.
This is the statement from my vet:
Pet did sneeze a little. Has been treated for a fungus with an oral medication by breeder. QAR pe- bilateral black exudate in ears; conjunctivitis noted from both eyes with blepharospasm of left; crusting noted on external nares; hygiene area shaved. A: rhinitis and conjunctivitis- urti r/o bacterial/viral; ringworm- previously treated; ear mites.
These are the tests that I had to put my kitten through which cost $429.01.
Examination: 44.00
FEL LEUK + FIV Test + HTW (TPH): 49.50
Fecal Floatation: 25.96
Revolution: 15.50
Ear Cytology: 31.25
Ivermectin Earmite Tx: 18.50
Neo/Poly/Bac Opth. Sol.: 14.95
Clavamox: 25.87
(URD) RealPCR Panel: 199.48
Bio Medical disposal fee: 4.00
To this day, the kitten still has ringworm and has given it to my dog and my kids. The vet bills on my dog is high because of the ring worm because of an oral med that he had to take. I'm beginning to think the kitten may be a carrier of ringworm.
I had the option of returning the kitten within 5 days of purchase as long as I had a vet look him over within 48 hours of purchase but wanted to keep him because I didn't want him placed back in that environment.
If you're wanting to purchase from this cattery, take caution. If I would have seen the complaints before purchasing, I would have stayed away.
I love the kitten and he has the best personality and is very lovable. I feel he is now in a great home showered with lots of love.
And please no responses about adopting from a shelter. I went to a shelter before purchasing this kitten and most of the kittens were growling and hissing at my 5 year old and were adults.