Here's Theodore:
He was my first purebred cat. He's a black persian. CFC registered.
Today I took him to get his matts in his fur inspected... and to schedule a grooming with a new vet... and they discovered that his kitten heart murmur has progressed from a level 1 to a level 3.. from age 8 weeks.. to 10 months. That's a pretty big jump.
Most Persian cats are born with a murmur.. then outgrow it.
I called the breeder.. and she told me she was only breeding champion lines now.. and didn't have a replacement... she offered me his cost as a discount on a champion line...
I don't really WANT a new cat.. but I'm wondering if he DOES pass away or it DOES get worse... am I only going to have him for a year or two... should I go ahead and push her for a replacement? or cash back?
The contract says equal value cat.. and no cash refunds...
She did say she has one retired breeder male who is 3 years old.. who she could replace him with.. and it just sounded heartless to hear her keep saying "replace"....
Anyone with persian experience?
anyone have a cat with a heart murmur?