Breeding and Showing Cats/my cat tia

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hi i dont know if you remember me but some time ago i wrote to you about my bengal cat expecting kittens, well i knew somethink wasnt quite right although i thought i felt kittens and my vet also did too, she had all the symptoms, well when she was supposed to be 67 days and still no sign of kittens we took her back to the vets and he x-rayed her and guess what, no kittens just a big healthy breakfast in her tummy, it was a phantom pregnancy, and i also have a few other cats and my siamese kitten tia took to as her own and was feeding her and everythink, but now tia is definately going to be a mom around the 26th of august and were so happy thought we would just let you know, will keep you posted and thanks again

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Hi Gail
I am glad that things have worked out in the end
I too had a cat that I thought was pregnant, 67 days everything just like you and at the end, nothing. Same as you phantom pregnancy and just a good meal

So take care and remember any time you need help just ask

Ray

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I can answer questions on inbreeding of pedigree cats. Also when to inbreed and when not to inbreed. Also when to consider out crossing cats to help diversify the gene pool. I can also answer questions on how to get the best out of your cat at a show.

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I have bred animals for over 30 years. I am actively engaged on research into FIP and other feline diseases also investigating litter size variation as a consequence of breed.

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