NCD - Schenker

[AndyR]

I'm not an animal lover in the slightest, and don't usually take any interest in pet threads at all. But I have been watching this thread since the start - she is a cutie.

:(

Really hope everything turns out alright.

[gwEm]

Dave's first comment was the obvious elephant in the room, it needed to be said, I was thinking it certainly.

Anyway, furry thing is doing better this morning. Not been able to reach breeder so far.

[Brow]

Dave's first comment was the obvious elephant in the room, it needed to be said, I was thinking it certainly.

Anyway, furry thing is doing better this morning. Not been able to reach breeder so far.

Glad to hear she's doing a bit better today.

In your position I wouldn't want to be returning the cat to the breeder, but I would hope to try and get something from them in compensation towards the vets bills etc.

As someone said, it may be that there's something wrong with the care they provide that could affect other cats they've got or have sold recently.

[Afghan Dave]

Glad things are looking up mate.

The breeder must be followed up if only to make sure they take better care of their cat's welfare in future.

[dave_mc]

I think you should be able to stand up for that principle and all that goes with it as well as the caring compassionate side caring about Rudi and what is best for the cat's health.

+1

EDIT: good news she's doing a bit better :)

[PhilKing]

I would go after the breeder too.  Our two are rescue cats, but we got full medical history with them (they were $125 each, but had been neutered and had all the shots required, so the cost is really only the outlay of keeping them for 4 months).  

I would ask for something to prove that the breeder had looked after Schenker properly whilst in their care.  Glad to hear that she's doing better.  We were warned that ours might get diarrhea from changing the brand of food we give them, but they still ate OK).

[gwEm]

This whole episode has reached it's grim and inevitable conclusion.

Sadly Schenker has had to be put down.

The vet was very good and had already contacted the breeder and had also warned the relevant authorities. Seems there's been occasional problems from them.

When we went back to see them they were very apologetic and promised a full refund. The explained they were taking additional quarantine and cleaning precautions, though honestly I couldn't see much of those going on myself. I'm planning to add my report to that of the vet.

Any way - lessons learnt include getting pet insurance, and detailed reputation checks. On the positive side we found a good vet.

I'm philosophical about the whole thing, but as I say it is somewhat depressing. A cat isn't a person of course but nevertheless this was a grim episode.

[FELINEGUITARS]

Gareth - our thoughts are with you and your lady.

So sorry to hear about Schenker - poor thing

[Ian Price]

Desperately sad news. Very sorry to hear this turn of events.

[PhilKing]

I'm really sorry to hear that Gareth.  I'm sure Amy is really upset and tell her I hope she won't be put off getting another cat.   We haven't had our cats very long, but I was glad they were both safe from the flood here, even though I had a lot of equipment destroyed.  They soon become part of your life.  It is a shame that the breeder has had issues, though I don't know how you would have found out about it beforehand.  

I'm sorry that your first experience has been such a nightmare.  Perhaps if you get another, you could get it through your vet or service affiliated with them (that's how we got ours).

[Philly Q]

This whole episode has reached it's grim and inevitable conclusion.

Sadly Schenker has had to be put down.

I'm philosophical about the whole thing, but as I say it is somewhat depressing. A cat isn't a person of course but nevertheless this was a grim episode.

Sorry to hear that G.  As you say, it's not the same as dealing with the loss of a person but having a pet put to sleep is a troubling experience, it hits surprisingly hard.

[WezV]

it is troubling and it will make you doubt getting another. 
 
but do, you wont regret it.

ours are aloof, ignorant and downright rude.   but then occasionally they decide they want a fuss and its a lot better than when a dog wants a fuss.  I know the cats are not pack animals seeking my approval. 

My daughter is now nearly 9 months old and the cats have always stayed out the way... but now she is getting to the age she really enjoys stroking (grabbing handfuls of fur) its quite fun.   they obviously enjoy the attention, whilst keeping a respectful distance when needed.   but she really just lights up every time they walk in the room, and now they dare to get close its even better

Syd & Nancy (AKA big one and fluffy bottom) are part of the family that could not be replaced.

...

The best cat I have ever had was one called magpie I got near my 13th birthday on friday the 13th.   Her name got shortened to Maggie (also my mothers name, oddly).   She killed or scared off at least 4 other cats we had  at the time till she was the only one remaining.   She was obviously mistreated when we got her and even a bit violent, but you always felt sorry for her.  She had a bandit mask marking.   We nicknamed her Satan.

We let her have kittens, only 3 and they were all a bit ugly.   we let all our female cats have kittens and usually kept at least one - but gave all of Satan's away (in fairness we were already up to 5 cats at this point).   She mellowed a bit from having kittens, but not much

She used to sit on  top of the fridge (not uncommon for cats, its warm down the back)   but would swipe at anyone who ever opened it up - especially at my dad returning from a night shift

about 5 years ago my dad starting looking after adults with learning difficulties.  Satan really took to one of them, in fact i think she held him hostage.  he dare not move once she was sitting on his lap.   both seemed to be happy with the situation.

she did pass away last year, and whilst i have one or two scars from that cat she really was a proper character and I shed a tear when she passed 

[FELINEGUITARS]

I'm sorry that your first experience has been such a nightmare.  Perhaps if you get another, you could get it through your vet or service affiliated with them (that's how we got ours).

Good idea - avoiding the feline equivalent of a puppy farm is wise .
Often getting one from a family whose cat has had an accidental litter can be a good way to go - or sometimes adopting one from Battersea Dogs home/ Cat Rescue type places is good (and noble)

Alexa went through a similar experience with a cat years ago who was ill from before she got her and it was heartbreaking for her, although the other (supposedly fragile) Persian female kitty is still going strong some 15 years later

I've been very lucky with Tigger who was a stray who turned up at Feline HQ (was living rough in the garden) and has become a great companion. He's pretty good with people although a bit of an antisocial psycho towards other cats - very territorial in spite of my getting him neutered.

He's a big sturdy cat  - weighing in at 6kg - you will have met him enough times here.

[gwEm]

The place where we went seemed decent enough to me, but then I'm no cat breeder, so what do I know.

The plan at first was for a rescue cat in fact, but at our local rescue centres there a lot of competition for indoor cats. After going there each weekend for 3 weeks we decided to go a different route - no doubt a mistake.

We may get a cat again eventually, but probably not for the foreseeable future at least.

[MrBump]

ours are aloof, ignorant and downright rude.   

Exactly why I love them.  And worryingly just like my taste in women.

It's sad, but it sounds like you're being entirely pragmatic about it Gareth, which is what's needed.

And I'm sure you'll get another one.  A home isn't a home without a cat stealing all the best chairs.