It happens to all of us eventually—your queens sync up like they’re running a feline fertility cult and boom: it’s raining kittens. You’ve got more fluffballs than you do hands, sleep, or fridge space for raw meat. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, and slightly feral yourself, you’re not alone. Here’s how to survive (and even thrive)…
For every Pedigree cat breeder, there will come a time when you consider adding a second or third sire to your breeding program. If you don’t have individual spaces for each male to live independently, then he will need to be roommates with another male. Will this fare well with your Sire? Is he going…
If you’ve got pregnant Queens in your cattery, it’s time to roll out the red carpet, honey—because these girls are about to become full-on moms, and they deserve nothing but the best. Setting up a nursery isn’t just about tossing a bed in the corner and calling it a day. It’s a strategic move that…
In this episode of Cat Breeder Sensei Says, we’ll have a mashup of topics. These topics are worth mentioning, but may not necessarily needs an entire episode. Be Your Own Vet The first speed round may get me some backlash, and that’s when I say to “Be Your Own Vet”. My friend and fellow breeder…
Learn how to introduce cats for mating with confidence. From timing your cat’s first breeding to handling difficult pairings, this guide covers real scenarios.
Once you have started your breeding cattery and have kittens available for sale, you’ll need to have your cat breeder contract prepared. The contract is the document that you and your buyer will sign. The terms and conditions of the transfer of the kitten will be outlined in the contract. In this podcast episode, we’ll…
There will come a time in every cat breeder’s career when they will need to care for a sick kitten. It’s a very scary and humbling experience to have the life of a little kitten in the palm of your hands. With young kittens, especially neonatals (0 -14 days old), the most important part is…
Trupanion pet insurance is a way to help protect you when there is an unexpected health emergency with your pet.
Every new kitten owner is always excited to finally bring their new kitten home. It’s a time of joy and thrill, meeting the new family member. Sometimes the excitement is overwhelming, and they forget to keep the kitten’s comfort levels in mind. Have you ever sent a kitten home and then about a week later…
This episode of Cat Breeder Sensei Says explores a perspective of buying your forever friend from a reputable breeder, and why you shouldn’t feel guilty about reproducing the Pedigree cats that people so love.
