Oh Lordie, where do I start. Since I have to work the overnight tonight and need to go back to bed I'll make this short. First of all most "breeders" I meet are backyard breeders so to speak. In fact one of my clients I see about evey 6 to 12 months (keep in mind I am at an EC so I am not the regular vet) breeds persians and his cats are always sickly looking-chronic URI, diarrhea, nasty eyes, no nares to breath etc... Persians are known for having chronic nasal and eye problems. If you do end up getting one make sure you get a return policy and make sure you are able to tour the facility (which in most cases is some stinky persons house). If you see any of the persians with sneezing, nasal or eye discharge (which most will have) I would not purchase. Also, have the kitten checked by your veterinarian right away. They are long haired and you will be vacuuming very frequently (unless you get the cat shaved). BTW, make sure the parents have benn screened for polycystic kidney disease-a very common disease in persians that can lead to kidney failue, chronic illness and eventually euthanasia. My guess is if this person is selling them for 50$ he or she is a backyard breeder and does not have his or her cats screened for eye/kidney or nasal problems. Be aware of the cheap price you get what you pay for.
ETA: I just read the rest of the thread, congrats on a beautiful kitty and I am glad you adopted from a rescue organization
thanks for saving a life.
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