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Most Tonkinese cats live until their late teens. However, they have been known to live past 20 years of age.
Do Tonkinese have any known genetic problems?
How long do they usually live?
At what age is a kitten ready for adoption?
What Vaccines do you give the kittens?
Are your Tonkinese outdoor cats?
What does an indoor Cat miss from being outdoors?
What is the position of Karessence on declawing cats?
What are the prices of the cats?
Is a Male or a Female better as a pet?
What are the colors and patterns of the cats?
Do you ship the cats to their new home?
Where is your cattery located?
What is a cat's age in relation to human years?
Do Tonkinese have any known genetic problems?
No they do not. They are very healthy and sturdy cats.
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How long do they usually live?
Most Tonkinese cats live until their late teens. However, they have been known to live past 20 years
of age.
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At what age is a kitten ready for adoption?
They are generally ready for a new home after 4 months (16 weeks). Experts say
that kittens should not leave their mother before they are 12 weeks old. Anything younger
may permanently harm the kitten's physical and mental health. Also, kittens do not
receive all the mothers’ antibodies and their immune system are not fully
developed until they are 12 weeks of age. In addition, it is recommended by Vaccine
Manufacturers that the kittens be vaccinated between 8 weeks and 16 weeks
of age. At 16 weeks, it is also safe to spay or neuter the kittens. We keep them at
least 16 weeks to make sure they are completely healthy, fully independent,
and able to handle the stress of moving to their new homes.
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What Vaccines do you give the kittens?
We give an Intranasal vaccine containing modified live Calici and
Rhinotracheitis at 2 - 3 weeks of age.
At 8 weeks we start a series of 3 vaccines of modified live Rhinotracheitis,
Calici, and Panleukopenia. (These viruses are airborne.) Kittens receive 3 cycles of
this vaccine, ending approximately by 16 weeks of age.
We Do Not vaccinate our kittens against Leukemia, or Rabies because these
vaccines, in rare cases, have been associated with cancerous tumors. Also, these
viruses are contracted only through intimated contact with carriers of the
viruses. Since our cattery is "leukemia free", an indoor pet would not be exposed to these
viruses.
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Are your Tonkinese outdoor cats?
THEY ARE NOT! This would endanger the cat's life. In addition, it is also part of our contractual
agreement that the kittens are to be "indoor cats" ONLY!
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What does an Indoor Cat miss from being outdoors?
Being hit by a car
Being stolen
Fighting with other cats, dogs, skunks, coyotes, opossums, gophers, raccoons, fleas, worms, and ticks
Exposure to Diseases from other animals
Getting its collar caught
Cruel People mistreating and abusing the kitty
Rain, Wind, Cold and Hot Temperatures
Animal Traps
Accidental Poisoning
Fear and Loneliness
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What is the position of Karessence on declawing cats?
We are completely opposed to declawing. It is also part of our contractual
agreement that the kittens/cats "not be declawed". We feel this is inhumane because it is a very painful procedure and
the cat loses its primary defense mechanism. If the cat's nails are trimmed
regularly, and the cat is taught to use a scratching post, then there is no need for
declawing the animal.
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What are the prices of the cats?
Prices vary depending on the age of the pet available. Please contact us for
further information on the availability and pricing of the cats.
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Is a Male or Female better as a pet?
Both sexes make wonderful pets. Generally speaking, there are minor
differences in character and size depending on the sex of the cat. Usually
Neutered males are more laid back, and tend to be followers despite their larger
size, while spayed females have stronger personalities and tend to be leaders,
even though they are smaller. These differences are only evident when you have
pets of both sexes in the household, and may not always be the case. We feel it
is better to choose a cat based on its personality, instead of color and sex.
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What are the colors and patterns of the cats?
There are many patterns and colors in the Tonkinese breed, for more information
please refer to our Tonks section of this site, where you can find pictures and
other information regarding our breed.
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Do you ship the cats to their new homes?
No, we only accept buyers that are willing to come and pick up their new pets. Shipping is a very stressful and
an unnecessary experience for the cats.
Where is your cattery located?
We are located in Palm Desert, CA.
What is a cat's age in relation to human years?
|
Cat's Age | Human's Age |
| 6 months | 10 years | |
| 8 months | 13 years | |
| 10 months | 14 years | |
| 1 year | 15 years | |
| 18 months | 20 years | |
| 2 years | 24 years | |
| 4 years | 32 years | |
| 6 years | 40 years | |
| 8 years | 48 years | |
| 10 years | 56 years | |
| 12 years | 64 years | |
| 14 years | 72 years | |
| 16 years | 80 years | |
| 18 years | 88 years | |
| 20 years | 96 years |