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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

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Pennypie · 18/03/2021 11:58

I've only just seen this thread. OP I am so very sorry, you did more than many would have done to try and save this poor little soul. Flowers

MrsMackesy · 18/03/2021 20:32

Can you remind me which platform you bought Tink on @Sp3849 ? That is another place to report, also both their vets if you know them. Are they local to you? Would you consider doing an interview with local/national press to highlight the dangers of buying from a third party and the age a kitten should leave mum?

crowsfeet57 · 18/03/2021 20:44

OP, I have been following your thread and really rooting for her.

I'm so sad for you all, but you couldn't have done any more for her, she was lucky to have been with you. Flowers

Scbchl · 18/03/2021 22:01

Oh no I just read your latest update, I'm so sorry. Poor little Tink. Devastating for you all

IHaveBrilloHair · 18/03/2021 22:23

Oh I'm so sorry, but you did your best x

frostymornings · 18/03/2021 23:43

Sorry for your loss. RIP dear little pussThanks

Cailleach1 · 20/03/2021 14:01

Sad ending op and wishing you and your family a happier time.

However, I'm glad the kitten experienced some tenderness and kindness in her very short life, albeit towards the end. If she hadn't ended up with you, she would never have known that.

mcmooberry · 20/03/2021 14:26

Oh no I am so sorry to read this. It was the right decision to let her go, she wasn't going to make it, enough was enough and no one could have done more.
Not easy at all to walk away when you go to collect an animal, at least with you she had a chance.

Ellmau · 20/03/2021 14:30

So sorry.

Ludo19 · 21/03/2021 17:57

OP I'm truly sorry for your loss. I was just catching up on your thread. Saw her picture and had a glimmer of hope but honestly so dreadfully sorry to read that you had to let her go. Please be assured that you did your very best for her and you loved her and that would've been a comfort for a little one who'd been taken from her mum too young, handed to someone who didn't give a shit and then thankfully you got her.
I know you'll be heartbroken and angry but don't blame yourself in any way. You did way more than a lot would have. Take comfort that you were there for her till the end and she went with love. Take care xx

GloriaSicTransitMundi · 26/03/2021 08:16

Came back for an update - so sorry to hear the sad news. You went above and beyond for this poor little one, and in the end the best kindness you could give her was to end her suffering. I hope knowing you did your very best to mitigate against the poor start she was given by the breeder and friend will bring a little comfort. Love to you and your son.

Star RIP Tinkerbell Star

MrsElijahMikaelson1 · 26/03/2021 08:31
Flowers
Dvmc · 03/08/2021 21:00

Hiya
I’m having the same issue with a Sphynx kitten. Can I ask where you bought her from?

user1471538283 · 03/08/2021 21:36

Apparently these cats are known for tummy issues and they can take a while to settle down but clearly the first owner did not feed the kitten correctly.

I really hope the kitten is okay

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