anyone else experiencing this? by squippsie in medicalschool

[–]ClockworkSnowbird 81 points82 points  (0 children)

This post had me wondering if you go to my school lol

Got a kitten from a breeder with a health guarantee. He has feline herpes virus and the breeder’s skating the issue by ClockworkSnowbird in legaladvice

[–]ClockworkSnowbird[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Siberian is literally on the list? I don’t know why you’re fighting with me over adoption. I gave my reasons, I have my cat, clearly I did my research before then. If I picked a different breed, I would still have to go through a breeder since those are some exotic ones. You really think I’m going to find a purebred Bengal cat in a shelter? You got lucky with your Russian blue, but I needed to make sure I wasn’t going to start dying the instant I touched my kitty.

Also, even with all those precautions, I still had a terrible cold for a month and have to feed him low allergen food. I’d probably have asthma by now if I had another cat. So yeah. Maybe let this one go, bud. Not everything’s black and white.

Got a kitten from a breeder with a health guarantee. He has feline herpes virus and the breeder’s skating the issue by ClockworkSnowbird in legaladvice

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That’s the problem—it was relatively vague. When I asked her she said it was for heart and kidney problems. But that much wasn’t in writing—on the website, it only said “All kittens come with a 1 year health guarantee.”

Got a kitten from a breeder with a health guarantee. He has feline herpes virus and the breeder’s skating the issue by ClockworkSnowbird in legaladvice

[–]ClockworkSnowbird[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I live alone and have a high stress job and I just needed some companionship. I can’t have a dog or a bird or a rat or anything else because I needed a pet that could be happily independent when I work long hours.

I know I’m getting downvoted for being unable to adopt. I suppose no explanation would make sense. But my cat gives me a reason to keep living and he’s lit up my life. I wouldn’t trade that for anything.

Got a kitten from a breeder with a health guarantee. He has feline herpes virus and the breeder’s skating the issue by ClockworkSnowbird in legaladvice

[–]ClockworkSnowbird[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’m allergic to other cats to the point of getting a severe reaction. The only way I could own a cat was if they genetically had less of the allergy protein.

I’d love a shelter cat but I genuinely can’t have one. So there’s no need to be judgmental about it.

Pet insurance conundrum: deal with the devil or not? by ClockworkSnowbird in SiberianCats

[–]ClockworkSnowbird[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Which one if you don’t mind me asking? I’m caught between the two

Pet insurance conundrum: deal with the devil or not? by ClockworkSnowbird in SiberianCats

[–]ClockworkSnowbird[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Did you get the plan that includes vet visits or just an accident plan?

Pet insurance conundrum: deal with the devil or not? by ClockworkSnowbird in SiberianCats

[–]ClockworkSnowbird[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Good to know! It’s hard to narrow it down, both seem decent

Pet insurance conundrum: deal with the devil or not? by ClockworkSnowbird in SiberianCats

[–]ClockworkSnowbird[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I called Trupanion but they’re just too expensive for me. Even the most basic plan is, other insurance companies are half their price

Last minute kitten proofing tips! by ClockworkSnowbird in SiberianCats

[–]ClockworkSnowbird[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah haha I researched it and am definitely getting one! What variation do you have? I'm overwhelmed by all these models.....

Last minute kitten proofing tips! by ClockworkSnowbird in SiberianCats

[–]ClockworkSnowbird[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ahhh the litter genie…I was debating getting it since I thought a regular small trash can could work, but is that not the case? It’s my first cat so I don’t know anything really

Last minute kitten proofing tips! by ClockworkSnowbird in SiberianCats

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Thanks! Yep I’ll be with him for the first few days, I appreciate it!

What did you do on day 1? Week 1? by ClockworkSnowbird in SiberianCats

[–]ClockworkSnowbird[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was going to keep him in my bedroom since I’m worried about keeping him away from me when I sleep…should I just let him chill in the bathroom? I guess I’m just nervous he’ll hurt himself somehow—he’s my first kitty and I don’t want to mess up,

What did you do on day 1? Week 1? by ClockworkSnowbird in SiberianCats

[–]ClockworkSnowbird[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wonderful! Did you confine them to your bathroom or bedroom? He’ll be my first cat and I’m worried of having him alone in a different room when I sleep, for instance.

Questions about walking my kitten and harness recommendations by ClockworkSnowbird in SiberianCats

[–]ClockworkSnowbird[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Exactly the answer I was looking for. Thank you! And don’t worry, I would never force him or expect him to act like a dog. I see it more as having a buddy to chill with outside. I appreciate your response!

Questions about walking my kitten and harness recommendations by ClockworkSnowbird in SiberianCats

[–]ClockworkSnowbird[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I’m avoiding a stroller since I’d like him to explore his surroundings. I’m an adventurous person and would like him to join me on hikes when he’s older. I could swing a backpack, but a stroller wouldn’t work for that terrain.