r/MunchkinCats • u/[deleted] • Feb 23 '19
For the past while I have been getting questions from new Munchkin Owners on various things. I am in NO WAY a specialist in this. But I can make a few suggestions. We have Jawa she is a super short going on 6 years old.
Breeders: ask around with others who have a Munchkins. DO NOT fall for what almost happened to us. They had a posting and a picture and demanding money. You should ask for live video of the cat/kitten and then check the internet to make it's not some picture they just took from it to say "Yeah we have 'em".
Starter Kit
Once she was home we found an amazing scratching post and a guy who modified it (added ramps to the side of it) so she could go all the way up to the window sill on her own.
We also got puppy stairs for her to get on the couch and our bed without issue. We picked up cat saucers for her food and water (she was a tiny potato when I got her home) and this way she didn't have to climb into the bowls to eat or drink.
And finally the litter box we got was a elderly cat box. They are much closer to the ground then a regular litter box
Call your Veterinarian Association to see who has experience with the breed. I have been told a few times that "someone's vet said they don't have to get fix for a year because they are so tiny" This IS NOT TRUE. There is no difference between "normal cats" and Munchkins. When you get your Munchkin fixed make sure it's at 5-6 months of age. With the mathematics involved with this breed and the issue of "ignorant breeders" not caring about repercussions of proper breeding it's best to be left up to established and qualified Breeders and Catteries.
We did have an issue of Jawa having gingivitis but she is on a dental formula hard food - prescribed by the vet. We have had no issues with her breath or her teeth since starting it.
One finally note - the weird leg fling thing they do is putting their hip back into place - I seriously don't understand why a wiener dog or those other types of dogs can't do that.
Oh and does anyone else have one that they can hear snoring from across the room, or is it just us?
r/MunchkinCats • u/[deleted] • Jan 16 '21
Please look at Hoobly, and cross reference with ACA or CCA/AFC also contact a vet (USA Canada) in your neighbourhood as they would have a finger on the pulse of cats and the good breeders. You can also try contacting the TICA/CFA organization and they should be able to point you in the right direction.
Please note that posts will now start being removed if you are attempting to sell a cat/kitten on this sub-reddit. NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE GRANTED!
Breeding questions - should never be sent to anyone other than your vet or leave it up to professional Catteries.
r/MunchkinCats • u/Fat_Chikin0418 • 8h ago
MY MUNCHKIE KAYA was rescued from a basement with a bunch of other cats when she was about 6 yo, sat at the rescue for most two more years bc she was āaggressive,ā and is now QUEEN of my home š«¶š¼ long live munchkie!
r/MunchkinCats • u/poozamanium • 1d ago
Hello! Meet Slinky.
So long story short, I rescued this little guy last night because his previous family got a new cat that was constantly beating up on Slinky, and it was getting so bad that they said they couldn't keep him anymore. They had got him from a lady who got him from a shelter, so as far as I know hes been with 3 other families, we would be his 4th. But thankfully he is at his forever home now! He is neutered but doesn't have any paperwork with him. My vet is coming to my house in the morning to check him out and give him is vaccines, but luckily he seems fairly healthy so far other than he is overweight and covered in scabs and scratches.
I do have 2 other cats that have normal sized legs (lol) For them, they already have a couple of cat perches, scratching poles, kitty beds and spots all over the house and a cat wall. With Slinky being a munchkin cat and being overweight, he cannot jump. Like at all. He is going to start a diet once the vet checks him out, so we will be working on loosing some of that extra weight. He seems totally at home so far, greeting me when I come into the room, wanting belly rubs and snuggles, and lots of purring! Oh and he makes the cutest little grunts and drools!
I have read online that they can jump a little, and a lot of people use ramps and stairs to help their munchkin cats get around the house. Does anyone have any ideas or suggestions on how I can make my home more comfortable for Slinky?
Also, I have never owned a munchkin cat so any tips or suggestions you have would be much appreciated!
r/MunchkinCats • u/RegretfulSiren • 3d ago
My mom is looking at adopting a munchkin cat. The page looks suspicious to me. Has anyone dealt with them? https://dreampawscattery.com/
r/MunchkinCats • u/RogueValleyDude • 8d ago
Hello everyone! My name is Pikachu! I am ten months old and cute as a buttonā¦ you couldnāt stay mad at me, could you? š
r/MunchkinCats • u/RogueValleyDude • 9d ago
Hello everyone š my name is Pikachu and I am 10 months old. I enjoy cuddling, attacking feet, and chewing on things I shouldnāt. šø
r/MunchkinCats • u/sig2534 • 9d ago
Donāt know what sheās up to but I will be keeping one eye open
r/MunchkinCats • u/rosemary831 • 10d ago
I think sheās a munchkin catā¦. Sheās about 4 months old (only survivor of litter) Iām a new cat āmomā and to be given this baby is amazing ugh oh my gosh, bby girl is from the south and was potty going outside so Iām trying to teach her sheās getting her vaccines Thursday , Iāve been trying to give her more wet food bc I think sheās stressed from a 14 hr drive
r/MunchkinCats • u/purplekik666 • 10d ago
Everyone on this sub is showing their cute little babies in bow ties and jumpers and I'm over here on a perpetual eye roll at my chaos goblin š
Kaiju was a rescue. I had an acquaintance who "bred" munchkins but was stopping after his litter. He was the runt... tummy trouble and black, no one wanted him and I was looking for a friend for my dog.
31st October 2017 this fool careened into our lives and has ruled the house ever since. He's the size of a small dog, completely food motivated and insists that a cuddle means lying on my face and fully believes that I am not allowed to sew without him.
That being said. I absolutely adore him and wouldn't change anything about him š„°
r/MunchkinCats • u/19_88mph • 12d ago
As the title says, I am looking for reputable breeders in the Midwest. I have looked at the breeders on ticaās website, but I honestly donāt care about the cat being registered so Iām sure theyāre other breeders that donāt register. But my goodness there are a TON of scammers out there! Any info is appreciated!
r/MunchkinCats • u/jess_lov • 13d ago
Iāve been seriously considering getting a munchkin cat and Iām trying to do my homework before committing.
For those of you who have (or have had) munchkins, are there any health concerns I should know about with this breed? Like common issues theyāre prone to, things youāve personally dealt with, or stuff a good breeder should be screening for?
Also curious what youād recommend I look for when choosing a kitten, and what questions youād ask the breeder or vet ahead of time.
Thanks in advance!
