Chlamydia - Page 2

lizward · #11 (**permalink**) 04-05-2008, 07:10 AM

We had suspected Chlamydia years ago - if it is that, a long course of oxytetracycline clears it up, eventually. These days we vaccinate against it but when we first wanted to do that the vet said they didn't even stock it and would have to order it in - and this is a large practice too.

The problem is that the cat flu vaccine is actually far less effective than the human flu vaccine. The virus mutates but the vaccines don't get updated. We all keep vaccinating because 1. the GCCF require it and 2. The vaccine is "packaged" with the FIE vaccine and that DOES work. I've had a show rejection before with a kitten with calicivirus and that was of course a vaccinated kitten (fortunately calicivirus isn't at all serious, it's the other cat flu, FVR, that is)

The lack of registration numbers does rather suggest an unregistered cat I'm afraid. If you intend to breed, you're going to be well advised to start again. If you bring any more kittens in, make sure you only buy kittens that are vaccinated against Clamydia because as long as it isn't cleared up you will risk giving it to the new kitten.

Liz

clare7577 · #12 (**permalink**) 04-05-2008, 09:09 AM

I dont understand why people do these fake pedigrees,whats the point??it soon becomes clear that all is not well when someone who knows there stuff notes the lack of reg numbers,information etc.

i hope you get it all sorted soon.

Kay73 · #13 (**permalink**) 04-05-2008, 08:19 PM

what an awful situation, hope you get to the bottom of it.

Rraa · #14 (**permalink**) 04-05-2008, 09:00 PM

O deal, poor you, poor kitten. Hope your babe can get the necessary treatment soon and will be over it quickly. Sending cyber purrs and best wishes.

Siamese Kelly · #15 (**permalink**) 05-05-2008, 08:41 AM

Hi LC-really sorry that you find yourself in this situation and hope your kitt gets healthy asap

Good luck in your quest and as part of a reputable breeding family-i am disgusted that this happened but sadly not surprised,many people have bad experiences with byb's whether "registered" or not-don't lose heart and strokes and cyber hugs for you both

Selk67U2 · #16 (**permalink**) 05-05-2008, 08:09 PM

Hi LC, what a terrible thing you've had done to you. Have you contacted GCCF directly, they should help with the registrations bit. As for Herpes, it's a horrible thing. It sadly does spread and once the cat has it, it has it forever sadly. Outbreaks can be cleared up with drugs, but it will always be in the cats system. Stress, like calling, having kittens, even moving house ect can set the illness back off again. Though as breeders we are recommended to rehome the cat neutered on it's own if possible as it can be passed to kittens. Everything should be scrubbed down & washed. The problem you have with having other cats is that herpes can lie dormant, so you would'nt always know if they had it until they were ill themselves.
I really hope you get to the bottom of everything, whoever sold you the kitten is a disgrace in my eyes!!

lovecat · #17 (**permalink**) 06-05-2008, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Amy_1984

Oh

what a shame, Im sorry to hear about your kitten, Its a shame such a joyous time can turn into a nightmare. My kittens first injection was for everything including Chlamydia, but as the others say some have to be requested. I do hope your kitten gets well soon and i hope you find the breeder.

Thank you Amy!
I just seem to be going round and round in circles and not getting anywhere. She isn`t registered with the gccf, she just came with a pedigree paper, and i now realise that these are two completely different things. Its such a shame though because the people who genuinely bred her ancestors probably have no idea that their pedigrees are being used in this way.

Luckily my kitties are now on the road to recovery and she is such a sweet little thing that i wouldn`t change her for the world, but its unfortunate that i found out the hard way.....wish i`d have known about this forum in January!

Siamese Kelly · #18 (**permalink**) 06-05-2008, 08:04 AM

Glad to read your kitts seem to be turning a corner LC-thankgod for your obvious love,care and patience

May you all enjoy happier and healthier times from now on

lovecat · #19 (**permalink**) 06-05-2008, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by ChinaBlue

So sorry to hear your story. I would think, taking everything else into consideration, the pedigree is probably a fake - or it may be real but for another cat.

May's advice is probably the best avenue you have to explore this further. Let us hope the vet's certificate is genuine but then they may not be allowed to divulge the lady's information. Is it possible you can phone the newspaper where you saw the ad and see if they can provide any info - they must have some details as presumably she would have paid for the ad by card. If nothing else you could complain to them about her and hopefully they may not place any future ads for her.

Hello there!
Yes having read the replies here i think it is a fake too.
Would it be possible for someone to breed from a registered cat and then sell the kittens on without registering them if they were ill?
I think that is the thing that is `bugging` me......although if she hadn`t been ill then i would never have been any the wiser... and then i give her the benefit of the doubt and wonder if she knew that the kits were poorly when she sold them!

lovecat · #20 (**permalink**) 06-05-2008, 08:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lizward

We had suspected Chlamydia years ago - if it is that, a long course of oxytetracycline clears it up, eventually. These days we vaccinate against it but when we first wanted to do that the vet said they didn't even stock it and would have to order it in - and this is a large practice too.

The problem is that the cat flu vaccine is actually far less effective than the human flu vaccine. The virus mutates but the vaccines don't get updated. We all keep vaccinating because 1. the GCCF require it and 2. The vaccine is "packaged" with the FIE vaccine and that DOES work. I've had a show rejection before with a kitten with calicivirus and that was of course a vaccinated kitten (fortunately calicivirus isn't at all serious, it's the other cat flu, FVR, that is)

The lack of registration numbers does rather suggest an unregistered cat I'm afraid. If you intend to breed, you're going to be well advised to start again. If you bring any more kittens in, make sure you only buy kittens that are vaccinated against Clamydia because as long as it isn't cleared up you will risk giving it to the new kitten.

Liz

Hello Liz

The vet didn`t seem too concerned that it could be chlamydia. He said the treatment would be the same as for any URI.
We don`t intend breeding and hopefully they are well on the way on the road to recovery now. Hubby has been building me a lovely catrun for them over the bank holiday so they can get some much needed sunshine without picking up any more `nasty`s` from the neighbourhood toms!

Blimey...its definitely been a learning curve!

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