Everybody dreams of their favorite animal while planning their lives as a first-time pet owner. But, a vet on TikTok advises against bringing home a specific breed of cat.
Cats are popular pets, but they aren’t as easy to maintain as non-cat persons would imagine. As if endless shedding and a short attention span in your furry friend weren’t enough, the vet warns against bigger and “lifelong” problems you may not want to ignore.
Vet has one piece of advice for first-time cat owners
Veterinarian Dr. Amir Anwary urges first-time cat owners to never go for a pure breed, as they tend to suffer from more health issues as compared to a stray cat you find on the road or even in a “gutter.”
Amir says the purebred species such as the Bengal Cat, Siamese, and others are prone to serious health issues including asthma or heart-related problems, and more that can extend for a lifetime.
Whereas, the cats that come to your home or are adopted from elsewhere tend to carry fewer diseases and you may have to take them to the vet only for their vaccination, or major health issues when they are aged or if they are suffering from illnesses related to their digestive system from eating anything that doesn’t suit them.
Not only do purebred cats come with significantly higher health-related problems that are harder to deal with, but maintaining them will also burn a huge hole in your pocket – think about all the medical bills.
Offering his rather useful advice to all the first-time cat owners, Amir said: “If you’re considering getting a cat, don’t get a purebred cat. It’s really not necessary.”
However, if you’re hell-bent on owning a specific breed, the vet says: “Do it right. Go through a really good breeder” so you’re aware of the cat’s history and have a better understanding of the breed as you may have to deal with “chronic issues” for the rest of their lives.
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Purebred cats carry more genetic diseases
The vet’s claims on TikTok about purebred cats being prone to more illnesses are backed by science. These breeds are said to suffer more from genetic health conditions as they are inbred for profit.
Some of the breeds such as Bengal Cat, Birman, Burmese, Exotic Shorthair, Persian, and others often from bladder stones, joint problems, kidney issues, allergies, asthma, obesity, and many more problems that are unavoidable, notes PETA’s blog.
Not all breeders offer the right information about the breed you want to purchase and often hide any existing disorders from potential owners.
Therefore, first-time cat owners are encouraged to adopt from shelters and bring home rescue kittens born through natural breeding. They also live longer and healthier lives and you don’t have to spend from your pocket a lot to take care of them except for the necessities.
