Our Health Guarantee Commitment
At Moonlight Birmans Cattery, the health and wellbeing of our kittens is our highest priority. We stand behind every kitten we place with a comprehensive health guarantee because we’re confident in our breeding practices, veterinary care, and the quality of our cats.
What’s Included in Our Health Guarantee
Every Moonlight Birman kitten comes with a written health guarantee that protects you and ensures your new family member gets the best start in life.
Pre-Departure Health Care: Before leaving our cattery, each kitten receives a thorough veterinary examination by a licensed veterinarian. Your kitten will be up-to-date on age-appropriate vaccinations and deworming treatments. We provide complete veterinary records detailing all care received.
Genetic Health Guarantee: We guarantee our kittens against life-threatening congenital or hereditary defects for two years from the date of birth. If a veterinarian diagnoses a genetic condition that significantly impacts your kitten’s quality of life during this period, we will replace your kitten or provide a refund of the purchase price, at your discretion.
Short-Term Health Guarantee: We guarantee that your kitten is healthy and free from illness at the time of adoption. You have 72 hours from pickup or delivery to have your kitten examined by your own veterinarian. If your vet discovers a pre-existing health condition during this examination, we will work with you to resolve the situation, including replacement or refund options.
What We Require From You
Our health guarantee is a partnership. To maintain coverage, we ask that you:
- Have your kitten examined by a licensed veterinarian within 72 hours of pickup/delivery
- Provide routine veterinary care, including annual check-ups and vaccinations
- Feed high-quality cat food appropriate for your kitten’s age and needs
- Keep your Birman as an indoor-only cat to protect against disease, injury, and theft
- Notify us immediately if any health concerns arise
Important Exclusions
Our health guarantee does not cover:
- Conditions resulting from injury, abuse, neglect, or improper care
- Illnesses contracted after pickup due to exposure to other animals or environments
- Parasites such as fleas, ear mites, or intestinal worms contracted after adoption
- Upper respiratory infections that may occur due to the stress of rehoming (common and typically treatable)
- Conditions that arise from failure to follow recommended veterinary care
Genetic Health Testing
All our breeding cats undergo testing for conditions known to affect Birmans, including hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) and polycystic kidney disease (PKD). While no breeder can guarantee against all possible health issues, our rigorous testing program significantly reduces the risk of genetic diseases.
Our Ongoing Support
Beyond our written guarantee, we remain available throughout your cat’s life. If you have concerns about your Birman’s health or behavior, we encourage you to contact us. We have years of experience with the breed and can often provide helpful insights or suggestions.
Peace of Mind
We want you to feel completely confident in your decision to bring home a Moonlight Birman. Our health guarantee reflects our commitment to ethical breeding and our confidence in the health of our kittens. Every kitten deserves the best start, and every family deserves peace of mind.
For complete details about our health guarantee terms and conditions, please contact us directly. We’re happy to answer any questions you may have.
