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Originally Posted by Saikou
Thats not strictly true, it depends on whether the virus is calici or herpes. Herpes is the one that stays in the nervous system and can reappear at times of stress. Your vet would have to swab your kitten to know what virus he was dealing with, if he hadn't done that, then his statement is incorrect.
There are some other bits to consider as well. Just because a cat/kitten is vaccinated it doesn't stop them contracting flu completely, for calici where there like human flu there are multiple strains and the vaccine is only as good as the last known strains, it just lessens the symptoms considerably.
You should ensure that any kitten you purchase has at least 7 days from their last vaccination, especially if that kitten has been given a live virus vaccine (which most seem to be now). Any vaccine is an assult on their immune systems and they need time to recover. The stress of a move to a new home lowers their immune system, if they have not recovered fully from their last vaccine, then they can succomb to flu symtoms, but these are usually fairly mild. Its doesn't always mean that the kitten was ill before the purchaser got him/her.
A lot of vets have "anti breeder" issues are are all too quick to imply that its a problem from the breeder without really knowing. There are two sides to every story.
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I think what you say is fair and true, however I have just bought a British Shorthaired from a breeders, and I only found out on Saturday *when I took her to the Vet* That the breeders vet had advised against the live vaccination due to my kitten being so ill. However the breeder "insisted" on having her done for a quick sale! She cleaned her up and by time I got her home the symptoms were showing again. Im appauled she sold her to me like this, and even more appauled at the fact she insisted on the vaccination, despite the Vet advising not to!!!
So yes there are 2 sides to every story but if a kitten has symptoms and a breeder says its just an eye infection and then telling me her insurance is in the bag and when I get home there isnt no insurance!!! I think my case is rested. It is the breeders responsibility and if they do not wish to spend the money then they should not be in the business!!!!!
This post is to advise those who are currently in need of quick advice, and for those to discuss THEIR side of the story. We are not saying all breeders are crap as majority are not...however....there is the few out there and one in which I myself have encountered!!!