Thread: Breeder/litter question

Originally Posted by Katiesmithy

Hi everyone, just a quick one, have been to visit a litter of maine coon kittens today but one of the girls has a kidney issue which has caused her to drop half of her body weight. The other kittens are perfectly healthy and fine, however i am concerned this may pose a problem for the kitten that we want and her health in the future. Is there anyone with any further information about this or that could provide some advice please?

I have read your message slightly different to Musicalife,I read it that you don't intend having the poorly babe but one of the others but are worried how it could impact onto the other babe..... Ask the breeder what exactly is wrong with the other kitten if it is a hereditary disease then yes it could impact on other babes & you would expect the breeder to have no more babes from that line if it is just a "problem" confined to the one babe then you should be ok but as Musicalife says once you know what the exact problem is then have words with your vet & take advice from them......
Having said that if you do mean to have the poorly babe then no way should you be expected to pay for it,we took on a very flat chested babe that wasn't expected to live too long but she has had a very long life span & has given us lots of love,was well worth the pleasure we have had from her,we also couldn't insure her but don't regret making the descion to include her in our furry family......
Good luck with your babe search & again Musicalife has given good advice if in doubt walk away.......xxx