My teenage daughter bought me a Siamese kitten to help me get over the loss of a cat I'd had for 10 years. The day after we got the kitten. Immediately, it was apparent that the kitten was sick. Her eyes were watering, she had runny stools and she was lethargic. Upon calling the pet shop, I was informed I could get a new kitten or they would take care of her at the store. I asked if I gave her back, would they seek medical care for the kitten. The owner replied, ""No"" that is was not cost effective. I'm not a heartless person, so there was no way I was giving that poor little kitten back. A day later I took the kitten to the vet. Among other things, she had pneumonia. We got her on fluids and antibiotics. Unfortunately, she was too ill. I watched her suffer all week and then she died in my arms. Beware...my daughter was told his kitten was immunized and healthy. My next kitten I adopt will be rescued from a ""humane"" animal shelter.
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