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New kitten is very sick. Seller will take no responsibility

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Sp3849 · 10/03/2021 12:18

So Friday evening I purchased a little sphynx kitten. When I got there it was clear the kitten was underweight but apart from being boney and dry skinned she was playing and inquisitive. I was told she was in good health was given her vaccine record. She was born very small and was 11 weeks old needed her second vaccine this week. I Asked to see mum and she explained that she had bought this kitten days before and had to sell her due to her other cat not liking it. She showed me pics of the kitten with mum and gave me the vax records with breeders details on. As soon as we got home she had bloody diarrhea I contacted her straight away and she seemed genuinely shocked and concerned. Said it was most likely the stress of journey. By Saturday evening the dhe diarrhea had continued all day and she wasn't eating. The lady wasn't responding to me. I Contacted a vet who said it was most likely the stress of the move and too keep her hydrated. I still didn't feel happy so tracked down her breeder on Facebook and she was shocked she had been resold and was very helpful explained she had been weaned onto a raw diet and was used to that and the biscuits the lady had been feeding her were probably the cause. I went straight out and bought her the recommended food and some fluid replenishment drinks and she ate fine after that, the diarrhea eased and became less runny and bloody. By Sunday night she devoloped bad eyes and was sneezing. This got worse throughout Monday she stopped eating agaim and I rang the vet. The vet explained she was severely dehydrated and that she had an infection. I had to go again yesterday and I also have to take her back again today. It is costing a fortune. Which i don't mind but the woman I bought her off is denying she was ill saying she had diarrhea but was fine! That she didn't have her long enough to make her sick and that this is my fault and she won't take her back (I wouldn't of taken her back to her anyway) she won't refund me and she won't contribute too vet fees. I am more upset about what she has done to this poor kitten. The photos the breeder sent me of the day she left hers it's just heartbreaking too see how much weight she lost. It is touch and go at the moment and I am just angry. I feel she should take some responsibility for what she has done. Am I being unreasonable to expect her to contribute? Where do I stand with this? There is a good likely hood this cat may not live and I have spent 1300 on it so far and not to mention my children and how upsetting it all is

OP posts:
Sp3849 · 17/03/2021 14:33

I am devastated to say our little Tink took another turn for the worse. She went downhill through the night and after hours at the vets today she was just to poorly to do anything with, everything started to shut down and they just couldn't figure out why. We decided the kindest thing to do was to let her go and be at peace. We are utterly heartbroken. Fly high little one x

OP posts:
Soubriquet · 17/03/2021 14:34

SadSadSad

Poor little mite

You did everything you could OP and I think you’ve made the right decision too regarding PTS.

CaribouCarafe · 17/03/2021 14:38

Oh no that's awful news. You really did your best for her and gave her the best chance she could have had.

Thehawki · 17/03/2021 14:39

I’m so terribly sorry OP, what a horrible thing to have happened. You did your absolute best xx

MumsThewordw02 · 17/03/2021 14:40
Thanks

I am so so sorry.

ChequerBoard · 17/03/2021 14:44

So so sorry OP, RIP little Tink 💔

You really did everything you could to try and save her.

Mittens030869 · 17/03/2021 14:46

I’m so sorry, OP, that’s really awful. Flowers

AfternoonToffee · 17/03/2021 14:49

I am so sorry.

SunnySideDownBriefly · 17/03/2021 14:54

So sorry to hear this Sp. A terrible experience for you all and you did everything you could for her. Take some time for yourself and then it's time to get on the warpath...do it for little Tinks....so that others don't suffer like her.

Rest in peace Tinks. A much-loved, brave little kitten.

Grumpyoldpersonwithcats · 17/03/2021 14:55

I'm very sorry OP - but sadly not terribly surprised.

Please take every opportunity to report the bastards who bred, sold and resold your kitten to avoid the same thing happening to someone else.

DeadButDelicious · 17/03/2021 15:04

Oh no! Oh @Sp3849 you did absolutely everything you possibly could to help little Tinkerbell. I'm so sorry it's turned out this way.

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magicstar1 · 17/03/2021 15:04

Oh no, I’m so sorry OP. I really hoped she was coming though the worst of it.

MrsMackesy · 17/03/2021 15:08

Very sorry to hear this. I hope your DS especially will be ok.

Floralnomad · 17/03/2021 15:08

Very sad news 💐

Iremembertheelderlykoreanlady · 17/03/2021 15:10

So sorry OP. You really tried x

LaurieFairyCake · 17/03/2021 15:11

I'm so incredibly sorry for your loss Thanks

You made her short time with you the best you could and she died surrounded by love and care

Butterybiscuitbasebase · 17/03/2021 15:13

So sorry for your loss x

CatChant · 17/03/2021 15:16

I am so very sorry. You did the very best you could for her, and she was loved and cared for while she was with you. Sadly, sometimes the very best efforts aren't enough. Flowers

swampytiggaa · 17/03/2021 15:35

I’m very very sorry to read this. Much love to you all 💕

sweetkitty · 17/03/2021 15:40

So sorry you had to go through this

HypnoRuler · 17/03/2021 15:47

You made the decision to get cat treated, you need to foot the bill.

HypnoRuler · 17/03/2021 15:48

Just saw the recent posts. Sorry for your loss as well.

sodabreadjam · 17/03/2021 16:01

Sorry for your loss. You did your absolute best for her. Flowers

sonjadog · 17/03/2021 16:02

Aww, I am so sorry. Warm wishes to you all.

TonTonMacoute · 17/03/2021 16:02

So sorry OP, you tried your best 😢

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