Research - Disapointment - Hope

[DreamKitty]

Hello everyone. We are preparing to adopt a Savannah. After much research and reading we made a decision to adopt but after further research and a visit I am having second thoughts. We are still very interested in adoption but I have a ton more questions..... Feeling sad because the little guys I met are just so darn cute I wanted to take them all but some of the things I whitnesses just did not sit well. The two thing that I would love to have a better feeling for is what to expect from a breeder and buying experiences and thoughts about vet policies. A red flag was being told I may not even want to tell my vet the kitty was a Savannah??? I would hope my vet would know before I said anything or perhaps I need another vet??? Feeling sad!!

 

[tdbradin]

I would be concerned about a breeder who would make such a comment. While the things a vet needs to keep in mind for the savannah breed are a good idea for all cats, the savannah can be more prone to bad reactions.
You should always inform your vet of what breed your cat is, savannah or otherwise. This information will help your vet know how to best treat your pets and what known problems may be encountered.
'Nuff said! Approach such a breeder with great caution!

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[DumaLove]

Hello everyone. We are preparing to adopt a Savannah. After much research and reading we made a decision to adopt but after further research and a visit I am having second thoughts. We are still very interested in adoption but I have a ton more questions..... Feeling sad because the little guys I met are just so darn cute I wanted to take them all but some of the things I whitnesses just did not sit well. The two thing that I would love to have a better feeling for is what to expect from a breeder and buying experiences and thoughts about vet policies. A red flag was being told I may not even want to tell my vet the kitty was a Savannah??? I would hope my vet would know before I said anything or perhaps I need another vet??? Feeling sad!!

I would not be comfortable buying from a breeder that says that either. Where do you live?

 

[NikkiA]

We are lucky enough to share our lives with four SVs. The vet was consulted before each of them came home, and shortly thereafter to be sure all was ok with each of our babies and our home as their new home.

The only interaction I have when I am not overt about the fact that the kitties are SVs is when I go to nursing homes... The therapy pet program knows D is an SV, but I don't bring it up with residents. Other than that, I'm quite clear with 3D parties that the kitties are SVs.... And baby Rey (aka floof) may end up being a thereby pet too, which would them result in me explaining just what a SV is.

 

[Amanda Hughes]

The only negative interactions I've had with a vet in regards to my Melanistic girl Nyx is that the first vet who saw her started demonizing the breed as soon as I told her Nyx is a Savannah. She said they're prone to aggression despite everything I've read and seen saying otherwise. I don't like her because ALL cat's can be prone to aggression regardless of breed. I could see that being a possibility in regards to an F1 maybe but not an F7. I take both my SVs to the same clinic, I just now request a specific vet that Nyx took to right away. If a vet takes issue to your SV you need a new vet and I wouldn't trust that buyer. Don't trust buyers who want you to meet them in parking lots too. The breeder I bought from allowed me to meet her at her cattery to puck up Nyx. But when I picked up Cheshire I met her in a parking lot because it was more convenient since she was picking up a meat delivery and I trusted her after seeing her cattery so it was no big deal. Not all breeders will be willing to let you meet at their cattery though, usually to keep their kittens healthy I think.

 

[Brigitte Cowell]

Did the breeder explain at all WHY you wouldn't tell a vet what breed your new kitten was? Was it because Savannahs are not legal there or because they felt that vets unfairly treated the breed? I have never had to hide my cats' breed nor would I feel comfortable with that. If a vet treated my cat differently for that, they are not the vet I want.

That is a definite red flag so I don't blame you for putting on the brakes to research more before proceeding!

 

[DreamKitty]

I would be concerned about a breeder who would make such a comment. While the things a vet needs to keep in mind for the savannah breed are a good idea for all cats, the savannah can be more prone to bad reactions.
You should always inform your vet of what breed your cat is, savannah or otherwise. This information will help your vet know how to best treat your pets and what known problems may be encountered.
'Nuff said! Approach such a breeder with great caution!

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[DreamKitty]

Thank you. The more I thought about the situation the more uncertain I became. I am very lucky to have many good vets in area an I will be sure to be very open with my vet.

 

[DreamKitty]

I would not be comfortable buying from a breeder that says that either. Where do you live?

NE Ohio

 

[DreamKitty]

We are lucky enough to share our lives with four SVs. The vet was consulted before each of them came home, and shortly thereafter to be sure all was ok with each of our babies and our home as their new home.

The only interaction I have when I am not overt about the fact that the kitties are SVs is when I go to nursing homes... The therapy pet program knows D is an SV, but I don't bring it up with residents. Other than that, I'm quite clear with 3D parties that the kitties are SVs.... And baby Rey (aka floof) may end up being a thereby pet too, which would them result in me explaining just what a SV is.

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