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Complaint Review: Kisspurz Cattery - Hurricane West Virginia
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Kisspurz Cattery
116 Sycamore Lane, Hurricane, 25526 West Virginia, U.S.A.
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Kisspurz Cattery Ringworm from Kisspurz has changed our lives! Hurricane West Virginia
We purchased a beautiful kitten from Ms. Milhorn in August. I had it Vet checked within 48 hours as our contract stated. The vet noticed some ear problem he identified as yeast fungus and medicated. He did not check for ringworm. So.. we left without a diagnosis of ringworm. Our vet did not even have a woods light.
After two more visits to that office and a referral to another vet clinic we had ringworm from head to toe! It was so bad the vets at the clinic said they had never seen a cat so bad! Needless to say at least half our family has contracted it over the months to come.
I disenfect our home with bleach, Chlorhexidine, and anything else that science indicates helps. The cat has been shaved three times and dipped in lime-sulfur repeatedly as well as bathed in every shampoo concoction that is out there to combat ringworm. We have also resorted to oral meds which are very risky.
I feel for those people that have experienced this situation from this cattery. We love the kitten or we would have put her down. She is now 8 months old and we just had her spayed. Her immune system has been so taxed by her problems that we had to wait for the spaying until this late date.
As a resident of WV I have contacted county and state agencies to try to stop this cattery from continued spread of ringworm. Sadly there is not much that can be done! To date, we have over 2,000 dollars in vet bills spent for ringworm in this sweet little kitten.
Emma
Culloden, West Virginia
U.S.A.
After two more visits to that office and a referral to another vet clinic we had ringworm from head to toe! It was so bad the vets at the clinic said they had never seen a cat so bad! Needless to say at least half our family has contracted it over the months to come.
I disenfect our home with bleach, Chlorhexidine, and anything else that science indicates helps. The cat has been shaved three times and dipped in lime-sulfur repeatedly as well as bathed in every shampoo concoction that is out there to combat ringworm. We have also resorted to oral meds which are very risky.
I feel for those people that have experienced this situation from this cattery. We love the kitten or we would have put her down. She is now 8 months old and we just had her spayed. Her immune system has been so taxed by her problems that we had to wait for the spaying until this late date.
As a resident of WV I have contacted county and state agencies to try to stop this cattery from continued spread of ringworm. Sadly there is not much that can be done! To date, we have over 2,000 dollars in vet bills spent for ringworm in this sweet little kitten.
Emma
Culloden, West Virginia
U.S.A.
3 Updates & Rebuttals
Devilsadvocate4education*just My Opinions*
Las Vegas,Nevada,
U.S.A.
I just realized
#2Consumer Comment
Sun, January 25, 2009
For some reason I had thought that there were two seperate people posting. I must have been doing to much reading that day. I usually try to keep track of the dates and names. Thank you for remembering to do the update :-).
Devilsadvocate4education*just My Opinions*
Las Vegas,Nevada,
U.S.A.
I hate to break it to you ..........
#3Consumer Comment
Sun, January 18, 2009
There very well may be some immunodeficiency's here, but your kitten may very well NOT have arrived with ringworm. Did you not reach the point in your homework which would have told you cats are CARRIER'S, and do not need to be exposed to break out? Stress can be a big factor in when they break out, and any change in enviroment is very stressful. Some breeds seem to be even heavier carriers than others, so let me guess, and then let me look, YEP, persian and persian related breeds. Exotics, himi's and persian. I AM surprised that so many people have caught it though. Those most at risk are younger, older, lower immune system, and yep, high stress. Similar fungus to athletes foot, and a great deal of ringworm treatments also are helpful with ringworm. Of course, it can even go away on it's own in a while without treatment considering there are no secondary issues. I have this saying, If ringworm creeps you out, stay away from cats and kids. Good luck to you. Just thought I'd add some info for any kitty newbies to research and ask their vet about :-).*just my opinions*
Emma smith
Culloden,West Virginia,
U.S.A.
kisspurz report follow-up
#4Author of original report
Sat, January 17, 2009
In fairness to Ms. Milhorn, we now have a wonderful cat (a year and a half later). But, it took over a year and lots of money to get her to where she is now. Her health was so greatly effected by the ringworm that her immune system was practically nonexistent. By giving her oral and topical meds we probably stunted her growth. She is adorable but weighs about 5lbs. I still feel that Mrs. Milhorn knew the kitten had problems and the multitude of veterinarians that worked with us to save this kitten all agree. Buyer beware...Mrs. Patricia Milhorn or Kisspurz may have a new name, Diane of By Dezign.
