We are picking up our new kitten this weekend from a really lovely, highly recommended local breeder. Recently we saw a few comments on their Facebook page, from people who've adopted from them, mentioning that their kitten(s) or cat(s) have feline herpes. The comments don't seem to be complaints, exactly, and the people seem happy with their cats. But I'm now a little concerned. I'm trying to do some reading to educate myself on feline herpes, because I have no experience at all with this.
I'm unsure if this means my kitten is likely to have issues with this? And if so, how serious it is likely to be? I'm seeing sort of conflicting information on both points.
This is our first time trying to adopt from a breeder rather than from a shelter or rescue group (where all our former cats have come from), and it's been an oddly difficult process. (I posted previously about how the first kitten we looked at a couple of months ago, from a different breeder, had oozing eyes and an upper respiratory infection. Although I've spent a lot of time researching and vetting breeders, really trying to make sure I choose a good one, I'm now wondering if I made a mistake going this route.)
Anyway, I'd be grateful for any advice, thoughts, etc., from anyone who has some experience or knowledge about feline herpes. Thank you
I'm unsure if this means my kitten is likely to have issues with this? And if so, how serious it is likely to be? I'm seeing sort of conflicting information on both points.
This is our first time trying to adopt from a breeder rather than from a shelter or rescue group (where all our former cats have come from), and it's been an oddly difficult process. (I posted previously about how the first kitten we looked at a couple of months ago, from a different breeder, had oozing eyes and an upper respiratory infection. Although I've spent a lot of time researching and vetting breeders, really trying to make sure I choose a good one, I'm now wondering if I made a mistake going this route.)
Anyway, I'd be grateful for any advice, thoughts, etc., from anyone who has some experience or knowledge about feline herpes. Thank you