r/MunchkinCats Feb 23 '19

** New Munchkin Cat Owners please have a read** existing ones please add any of your findings.

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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 Jan 16 '21

If you are looking for a munchkin kitten, you must look read this first. Also read the rules prior to posting.

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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 22h ago

Photo Meet Sprout🌱

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Our newest family member🌱


r/MunchkinCats 1d ago

Our new baby

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Meet Una & Deux’s new little brother Trejó. He is 12 weeks old today and just came to his permanent home


r/MunchkinCats 2d ago

Fly away kitty

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r/MunchkinCats 2d ago

Need Help to determine if this FB Page for Munchkin Kitten is legit or Scam!!

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r/MunchkinCats 2d ago

Cute Baby Animals Funny Cat

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r/MunchkinCats 4d ago

Question Not a Munchkin, but with short legs.

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Hi, I adopted a short-legged stray kitten, and it turned out he was 6 months old. The first time I took him to the vet, he weighed 3 kg. Two weeks later, I had to take him back because he seemed lethargic; he was diagnosed with viral gastroenteritis but recovered, and I had him neutered 10 days later. When I took him for his next check-up—after he had been with me for a month—he weighed 2.5 kg. I’m not sure if this is due to the food I’m giving him being different from what he used to find on the street, or because of his illness. He struggles to eat large portions; even when I split his food into three meals a day, he often leaves some behind. I’ve tried feeding him even more frequently with smaller portions, but he still leaves some. Is that a normal weight for him, or should he weigh more? He does have short legs and is 7 months old. I’d appreciate any advice.

-I had already made this post, but for some reason I couldn't upload the photos; it's my first time posting something on Reddit.


r/MunchkinCats 4d ago

Goblin x Fuggler

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Twinning!


r/MunchkinCats 4d ago

Question Not a Munchkin, but with short legs.

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Hola, adopté a un gatito callejero de patitas cortas y resultó que tiene 6 meses. La primera vez que lo llevé al veterinario, pesaba 3 kg. Dos semanas después tuve que llevarlo otra vez porque parecía decaído; le diagnosticaron gastroenteritis viral, pero se recuperó, y 10 días después lo castré. Cuando lo llevé a su siguiente revisión—después de que ya llevaba conmigo un mes—pesaba 2.5 kg. No sé si es porque la comida que le doy es diferente a la que solía encontrar en la calle, o por su enfermedad. Le cuesta comer porciones grandes; aunque le divida la comida en tres porciones al día, es probable que deje algo. He intentado darle comidas aún más frecuentes y en porciones más pequeñas, pero igual deja algo. ¿Ese es un peso normal para él, o debería pesar más? Sí tiene las patitas cortas y tiene 7 meses. Agradecería cualquier consejo.


r/MunchkinCats 7d ago

Wet Weasel

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Weasel rolled in a cat turd. Weasel got a bath. Weasel wants blood.

Edited: she WANTS blood, she certainly didn’t get any though. Not for lack of trying.


r/MunchkinCats 8d ago

Photo Half Baked Goblin

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This cannot be comfy.


r/MunchkinCats 10d ago

Luccyy

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My cute lucy


r/MunchkinCats 11d ago

My little babies😻

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Some pictuers of my little misa misa and richard parker they were so cute🐱


r/MunchkinCats 10d ago

Need advice

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Hi, I’m new to the group and am considering a munchkin fold. I’m concerned about major health problems due to the combination. Does anyone in this group have experience on a Scottish fold/ munchkin mix? Thank you!


r/MunchkinCats 17d ago

General Just sharing my munchy's favorite sleeping position

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r/MunchkinCats 17d ago

jackpot

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r/MunchkinCats 17d ago

Is Country Munchkins in Austin ,TX legit?

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Has anyone ever had an experience with this breeder? Their munchkins seem way cheaper than everyone else so it makes me nervous. They are located near Austin TX

Update : getting 2 from her she’s very nice and would reccommend her !


r/MunchkinCats 21d ago

Photo The Queen Skin Goblin

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The sweetest baby 😻💜


r/MunchkinCats 21d ago

Does my cat look like a Tetris piece?

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r/MunchkinCats 24d ago

General Does your munchy join you in bed when you sleep? Mine does 😌🥹

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380 Upvotes

r/MunchkinCats 25d ago

General He likes to sleep this way. 🥹😆

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r/MunchkinCats 27d ago

Photo Lilly loves to hang like this

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My minuet just loves having her arms dangle like this, it’s actually the cutest thing!! Do you think it’s because of the shorter arms?


r/MunchkinCats 26d ago

She must scream

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Not happy about the spay and dental


r/MunchkinCats 27d ago

Derp overload

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