Health Guarantee

At Fluffy Munchkin Cattery, our first priority is the health and happiness of every kitten we raise. We understand that bringing home a new kitten is a big emotional and financial investment, so we stand behind each of our healthy Munchkin kittens with a comprehensive one year health guarantee.

Our guarantee protects you against serious hereditary and congenital health issues that could affect your kitten’s quality of life. Specifically, this includes:

  • Heart Defects: Any heart abnormality graded 4 or higher by a licensed veterinarian.

  • Organ Dysfunction: Conditions that affect vital organs such as the liver, kidneys, or lungs.

  • Genetic Defects: Inherited disorders confirmed through veterinary diagnosis.

  • Life-Threatening Defects: Conditions that severely compromise your kitten’s ability to live a normal, healthy life.

  • Canine Distemper and Canine Coronavirus: These are extremely rare in cats but covered as part of our comprehensive care policy.

Each kitten leaves our cattery with a complete vet check, up to date vaccinations, and deworming to ensure they are in excellent health before joining your family.

Claim Procedure

While we take every precaution to ensure your kitten’s good health, we understand that rare cases may arise. If your kitten develops a covered defect or passes away from a verified genetic, organ, or heart condition, here’s what to do:

  1. Veterinary Documentation: A licensed veterinarian must provide a full medical report confirming the diagnosis or cause of death.

  2. Proof of Loss: Submit a recent photograph of your kitten (and, in the case of death, a photo for identification).

  3. Authorization: Grant permission for us to speak directly with your veterinarian to confirm all medical details.

For Canine Distemper or Canine Coronavirus claims, symptoms must be documented and reported by your vet within 15 days of receiving your kitten, as these conditions fall within the standard incubation period.

Once documentation is reviewed and approved, we will offer you a replacement kitten of equal quality at no additional cost.

Our health guarantee is designed to protect against serious genetic or life threatening issues. It does not cover minor, treatable, or common feline conditions, such as:

  • Luxating Patella (loose kneecap)

  • Hernias

  • Open Fontanel (soft spot on the skull)

  • Parasites or worms (commonly treatable)

  • Blood sugar fluctuations (hypoglycemia)

These are manageable issues that occasionally occur in young kittens and can be easily treated with proper veterinary care.

Important Notes

  • Feeding & Nutrition: Munchkin kittens have fast metabolisms and need regular feeding. Skipping meals or feeding low quality food can cause low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), which is preventable with proper care.

  • Parasite Treatment: All kittens are thoroughly dewormed and checked before leaving our cattery, but mild parasites can sometimes reappear due to stress or environmental changes. These are common and easily treated, so they are not covered by our guarantee.

  • Veterinary Costs: We do not cover veterinary bills or treatment costs. However, if a serious, verified health issue is found within the guarantee period, we will replace your kitten under fair and reasonable conditions.

For extra peace of mind, we highly recommend enrolling in Nationwide Pet Insurance. Their wellness and illness coverage plans can help offset vet costs, ensuring your new Munchkin kitten gets the best possible care throughout their life.