is it hard to let go of kittens as a breeder

Saying Goodbye to Kittens

As a cat breeder, it is inevitable that you’ll have to say goodbye to your kittens. This can be challenging for new breeders who aren’t mentally prepared for this milestone in a kittens’ life. After witnessing a kindle of babies come into the world, and nurturing them for 3 to 4 months, it’s easy to…

A Cool Storage Tip for Litter Scooping Bags

A Cool Storage Tip for Litter Scooping Bags

Obviously as cat breeders, a large part of our job is scooping litter boxes. Everyone’s favorite, right? We go through a lot of litter, AND a lot of bags. Those bags can get a little unruly when you are shoving them into a drawer or even into another bag to try to keep them somewhat…

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Should You Let Buyers Visit Your Home Cattery?

No matter where you’re at in your journey as a Pedigree cat breeder, you’ll be prompted with a request from someone to come visit your cattery. Since the majority of catteries are home-based, this means that potential buyers will want to come to your home. How do you feel about this? Should you allow people…

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What To Expect When Your Cat Is Expecting

During the exciting times when your cat is expecting, you might feel nervous at the idea of your cat going into labor. Be prepared by knowing the signs leading up to and during the delivery of her precious kittens. Preparation in advance is key to helping your cat have the smoothest possible delivery. Cats are…

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Microchips for Cats – Easy “Do-It-Yourself Tutorial”

What Does a Microchip Do? A microchip in a cat provides a permanent source of identification using a unique id number. The Identification number is registered to the owner of the cat. Microchips help reunite the cat with its rightful owners. How does the cat microchip work? Is it like GPS? A microchip is a…

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Should I Get a Male or Female First – Advice for Breeders

Some breeders will say to get a Stud boy first, while some will say to get a girl first. I don’t know if there’s technically a right or wrong answer, but I can share my experience with you which might help you decide. Remember, I’m no expert but I can take you through a vault…