I've been looking at a very personable, 2 year old "rumpy" Manx that a local animal rescue organization has. I was decidedly not looking for a Manx -- after my last cat, Spot, I really wanted to find a "conversationally" vocal cat (preferably) with a long tail. Spot was an incredible cat who was a great conversationalist and had a beautiful long tail. But, this little Manx came up to the glass and did his best to "sell" himself to me. He's a delightfully friendly cat with a lot of personality, so I started reading up on Manx and find myself more than a little scared. (Which is only exacerbated by the fact that the little guy seems to be under-the-weather right now -- he's sneezing a lot and his caretaker has him on antibiotics at the moment; she was also a bit unhappy with the shape of his stool.)
In any case, assuming whatever he has now isn't serious, I'm just wondering how likely it is that the average Manx will have Manx-specific health issues. Googling Manx brings up all sorts of discussions about incontinence, elimination problems, etc., sometimes first showing up even past the kitten stage. I think I'm especially leery because my previous cat died not too long ago of an antagonizing saddle thrombus and I just hate to think I might be setting myself up for a cat who is more prone than average to major health issues, possibly even early in life.
Does anyone have insights into Manx and the likelihood one might live a perfectly normal life for a cat?
Thanks!
In any case, assuming whatever he has now isn't serious, I'm just wondering how likely it is that the average Manx will have Manx-specific health issues. Googling Manx brings up all sorts of discussions about incontinence, elimination problems, etc., sometimes first showing up even past the kitten stage. I think I'm especially leery because my previous cat died not too long ago of an antagonizing saddle thrombus and I just hate to think I might be setting myself up for a cat who is more prone than average to major health issues, possibly even early in life.
Does anyone have insights into Manx and the likelihood one might live a perfectly normal life for a cat?
Thanks!