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Introduction
to Cat
Breed and Cat Breeding Practice
A plain English guide for a
budding cat breeder, or even an accidental
one. Learn about cat breed, queening, kitten care, stud keeping and
everything else you need to know about breeding.
Before
You Breed
The
Truth About Cat Breeding
Important things to know before
you think about cat breeding!
- Spay
or Neuter Your Cats
If you don't plan to be a
breeder it is very important to spay or
neuter your pet cat. Your cat will be a much more pleasant companion,
and will ultimately be happier and healthier.
- Cat Breeding-
Hobby Or Business?
A few cats doesn't hurt. But
know where you stand in the breeding
business. Is it a hobby? or business? save yourself troubles from the
IRS in the future by being clear about your breeding plans.
Cat
Breeds
Choosing
a Cat Breed
A cat breed information for those
who wants to choose which breed is
right for them.
Longhair
Breed
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Shorthair
Breed
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Queens'
Stuff
Caring For
Your Queen
Important and basic facts you
need to know about your queen (breeding
female cat)
- Your
First Breeding Queen
For many smaller breeders the
queen is not only a breeding investment
but a personal one. Here's a guide to choose your first breeding
queen.
- Feline
Estrous Cycle
Learn about feline
reproductive cycle, also known as the feline estrous
cycle. Watch out for your queen's signs if she is in heat so you can
prevent unwanted pregnancy.
- Managing
Fertility
What to do when your queen
starts calling and you are not ready to
breed her? or she is not old enough to bred yet? here are a few tips
and tricks managing fertility of your queen.
- Feline
Pregnancy
Find out whether your cat is
expecting and how long feline pregnancy
is.
- Mastitis
And Other Related Problems
If you breastfeed your
children then you might be familiar with
mastitis. It is an infection caused by an overproduction of milk. Read
more for how it can be overcome and other related problems.
Cats
In The Womb
Cats
In The Womb
Cats
In The Womb are superb educational videos from National Geographic
showing kittens and lion cubs development from inside their mother
cat/lioness wombs.
Kitten
Matters
All
About Kittens
this page is all about kittens
for new breeders. Caring for kittens as
a responsible breeder is a little bit different than pet owners and
potentially heartbreaking. Read here for more info about kitten
rearing.
- Choosing
a Kitten
Choosing a kitten as a member
of your household is important and a
kitten that comes into your home as a permanent fixture should fit in
temperament, activity and health. If you are looking for your first
kitten have a clear definition of what you want.
- Orphan
Kittens
Sometimes despite doing
everything right things go wrong. Raising
orphan kittens can be a difficult, uphill battle but the reward in a
healthy kitten that becomes a beautiful cat is beyond the countless
hours put in to insure survival.
- Kitten
Development
Kitten development have
stages that breeders need to keep in mind to
make their kittens the best they can be. Kittens grow incredibly fast
but we often forget the basic stages that chart how much kittens learn
in the first six weeks.
- Fading
Kitten Syndrome
Sometimes no matter your best
efforts there are kittens that just do
not thrive. Read more to know why fading kitten syndrome could
happen.
- Weaning
Kittens
Weaning kittens can be done
at around eight weeks. Most kittens will
nurse as long as the queen stands for it. What you can do should you
decide to wean your kittens.
Breeding
System
Cat
Breeding Systems
Any breeding program need to have
a sound plan. Learn what is line
breeding, outcrossing or crossbreeding, and linecrossing in cat
breeding systems.
- Record
Keeping
Record keeping can take on a
new importance if you are thinking about
raising purebred cats. You can save yourself from future headache by
having a systematic and accurate records.
Health
Issues
Genetic
Health Issues in Cats
Genetic health issues in cats are
not as well known as with other
species. Knowing these is what separates a responsible breeder and a
backyard breeder.
- Pyometra
In Cats
A queen who comes in heat but
is not bred are at risk from pyometra.
What is it and how you can prevent it.
- Reasons
for Cat Hair Loss
Most people know that a
healthy full coat is a sign of good health in
animals. What should you be looking for if you are facing cat hair
loss?
Cattery
Design
Cattery
Design
Is it possible to integrate a
cattery into a home for personal
attention? The CFA requirement is 30 cubic feet of space for each cat.
Learn more about cattery design for efficiency.
- Housing
Multiple Cats
With multiple cats there are
multiple considerations towards housing.
Cats are mainly a solitary animal. You need careful consideration when
it comes to creating a colony type room for your cats.
- Outdoor
Enclosure For Your Cats
Outdoor cat enclosures keep
your cat safe while allowing her to go
outside. Here are some tips if you want to build your cat outdoor
enclosure.
Cat Shows
Cat Shows
Cat shows are an opinion of how
close an animal is to the standard.
This is an introduction to how cat show works.
Cat Food
What Kind
of Cat Food?
The maze of pet food claims can
be confusing. There's regular ol' cat
food, hairball formula, weight formulas, higher priced special foods,
etc. What's a cat owner to do?! Read on...
- Cat
Food Recipes and Nutrition
Cats are by nature
carnivores. They need much higher protein than
people as well as higher fat content. Find out more in Cat food Recipes
and Nutrition.
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Cat
Directories
Useful
Cat Directories
These are useful cat directories
linking to interesting cat websites.
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