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Breeding and Showing Cats/Questions Answered by Expert Marcia Owen
| Subject | Date Asked |
| 2 moms and 2 litters | 12/31/2011 |
| Q: my question is I have a female who had 2 kittens on dec 27th and the other female just had 7 kittens ... A: Congratulations on the two litters, a lovely end to the year. When I have had two litters that ... | |
| pregnant kitten | 12/20/2011 |
| Q: i have a kitten around 4 and a half months, never been on heat, and an indoor cat, whilst from ... A: Whilst not impossible, it would be very unusual for a 4.5 month old kitten to be pregnant as it is ... | |
| pregnant queen problem | 10/17/2011 |
| Q: last night my cat began to bleed from the vaginal area, it wasn't heavy bleeding and it had ... A: It may be that your girl has had a miscarriage of one horn but unfortunately you don't say how ... | |
| Birman cats. | 9/23/2011 |
| Q: I really like Birmans, but in my country they seem to be very rare and so expensive. I mean, 400 ... A: Birmans are lovely cats and I would say that 400 euros is about right for such a cat with a full ... | |
| swimgirl678@comcast.net | 9/22/2011 |
| Q: I have a 4 month old long haird orange tabby named Dewey. I have a 6 year old Ragdoll named Malia. ... A: It is extremely unlikely that Dewey will show an interest in Malia as it is the hormones that would ... | |
| About cats | 9/12/2011 |
| Q: I just adopted 2 cats recently from different backgrounds. They are not pedigree cats but they are a ... A: My heart sank when I read your question. All the scenarios you give are extremely stressful to the ... | |
| Chocolate Persians | 8/6/2011 |
| Q: I want to know if all chocolate Persian cats are color point carriers. I have heard differing ... A: Whether Chocolate Persians carry colourpoint would depend on what is in their ancestry. It is ... | |
| ginger cats | 7/12/2011 |
| Q: hi my uncal has two female ginger cats and he was told that tey are rare i know most gingers are ... A: Normally Ginger cats are indeed male, but depending on the colour of the parents it is possible to ... | |
| Is my cat Pregnant? | 7/11/2011 |
| Q: And she like to sleep outside during the day time and night time she mostly awake. She is making her ... A: I would definitely have a vet look at your cat as she shouldn't have a bald patch nor any fur ... | |
| kittens | 7/7/2011 |
| Q: my cat has been pregnant for awhile now and i can feel the kittens moving inside of her, but she ... A: There is no hard and fast rule but generally the kittens are usually due within about 2 weeks of ... | |
| Kitten color | 6/9/2011 |
| Q: I am trying to figure out what color my himi is. He has pink paw pads. His mom's mom is a blue cream ... A: I have to say he is very young to be worrying about the colour at the moment though I know how it is ... | |
| Pregnant queen calling | 6/5/2011 |
| Q: Our 4 year old queen (not a first time mother but we have only recently acquired her) was mated on ... A: It is possible for a cat to have a 'break through' call but usually earlier than this. You should ... | |
| Sister hissing! | 6/3/2011 |
| Q: I have a mother cat and her four babies, 2 male and 2 female. Awhile ago one of the girls began ... A: I still think it is hormonal especially now you mention the age. There are likely to be power ... | |
| Sister hissing! | 6/3/2011 |
| Q: I have a mother cat and her four babies, 2 male and 2 female. Awhile ago one of the girls began ... A: Firstly I must mention t hat not all cats get on with their housemates and you seriously have to ... | |
| Showing a purebreed as household pet? | 5/11/2011 |
| Q: I have a purebreed siberian cat with paperworks. But she is not in the active list so she doesn't ... A: I'm not sure I can be much help here as I don't know CCA rules. In the GCCF (UK) and TICA (American ... | |
| Show & Antibiotics | 5/6/2011 |
| Q: will this affect him any way or disqualify him from the show? A: I assume as you are in the UK, this is a GCCF show. When you sign the declaration on the entry ... | |
| i just want to know more about my cats | 4/27/2011 |
| Q: .. I have two cats a male and a female cat I just want to know that is my male cat a himalayan cat ... A: I can definitely say that neither cat is a Himalyan and from the picture I would say the girl is not ... | |
| Ultrasound and Pregnancy | 4/24/2011 |
| Q: I took my queen to the vets for an ultrasound at 25 days after mating, as she was showing all the ... A: It is possible it is a false pregnancy but also I would have said 25 days was a bit early for a ... | |
| Pregnancy | 4/14/2011 |
| Q: Around Christmas Time my husband bought me a 3 month old kitten, we already had a boy cat he because ... A: Whilst it is is not impossible for your girl to be pregnant, I would have expected her to have put ... | |
| Pure Persians & Puberty In Toms | 4/11/2011 |
| Q: I have recently acquired a pair of pure persians. My tom is 1 yr 3 mos old and showing no interest ... A: Just like humans, cats are individuals and mature at different rates. It is not unknown for a boy ... | |
| What color my kitten might eventually be? | 4/7/2011 |
| Q: I have a Siberian Forest female kitten from a reputable breeder who share all her progress since the ... A: From what you say she will not be a silver unless one of her parent was actually a silver as the ... | |
| Feline Blood groups | 3/23/2011 |
| Q: Could you please tell me if it is best to mate only Blood Type A cats together, or Blood Type B ... A: You are obviously aware of the two blood groups. It is really a personal preference as to what to ... | |
| pregnant cat discharge? | 3/20/2011 |
| Q: shes been nesting all week and seems fine within herself but im now getting concerned as shes ... A: I would keep an eye on her and possibly get your vet to check her over. Some cats will discharge ... | |
| Jasmine calico cat | 3/15/2011 |
| Q: my cat Jasmine has yellowish sticky stuff coming from lumps on her nipples if you sqeeze them they ... A: I think you need to take Jasmine to the vet as soon as possible. It is either mastitis or could be ... | |
| males not intrested | 2/23/2011 |
| Q: what can i do to help him along ???? as i don't really want to replace his yet as he has such good ... A: It is the next thing to try taking him away from the girls as sometimes males don't view girls they ... | |
| males not intrested | 2/23/2011 |
| Q: what can i do to help him along ???? as i don't really want to replace his yet as he has such good ... A: You don't say whether your girls are continually with your boy and if this is the case then I would ... | |
| how do i know my cats breeds | 2/23/2011 |
| Q: I have two cats a male and a female but I am keen to know there breeds my female cats hairs are ... A: The head shape really does not look like any particular breed. I assume they have come to you from ... | |
| how do i know my cats breeds | 2/19/2011 |
| Q: I have two cats a male and a female but I am keen to know there breeds my female cats hairs are ... A: Without a picture is impossible to guess at the breed, but my guess is that they are normal domestic ... | |
| White color masking | 2/15/2011 |
| Q: I have a blue eyed white male Persian. Is there a test to find out what color he is masking? In his ... A: I think you may have to consult with UC Davis about whether they have a test available which I'm not ... | |
| Possible litter colors | 2/15/2011 |
| Q: I have a blue eyed white male and would like to get a red female. He is also a color point carrier. ... A: You may find the links below useful and give you some understanding of what colours you may get. ... | |
| cat color | 2/14/2011 |
| Q: I purchased a Persian stud cat for breeding purposes that is registered as a chocolate. I was told ... A: With a chocolate stud and red queen you would expect the following colours Remember the Y ... | |
| is my cat pregnant?? | 2/6/2011 |
| Q: my cat is just 4.5 months old, but she had her first heat period about a week from now.......she's ... A: I don't know what is available in your country but you need to get some baby cat milk powder so that ... | |
| is my cat pregnant?? | 2/5/2011 |
| Q: my cat is just 4.5 months old, but she had her first heat period about a week from now.......she's ... A: Indeed it is possible that your cat is pregnant. Though 4.5 months old seems young they can come ... | |
| Still nursing kittens... | 2/2/2011 |
| Q: I have a beautiful litter of 5 kittens and their mom. The kittens will be 9 weeks old this Sunday, ... A: Congratulations on the babies and I'm sure you've had lots of fun so far. Everything sounds normal. ... | |
| Is my cat going into labour? | 1/31/2011 |
| Q: My cat is heavily pregnant and for the past 2 days she has been much more active, a few hours ago ... A: Do you by any change know when your cat mated? If so you should be counting 65 days from that date ... | |
| Pregnant cat had just one placenta! | 1/29/2011 |
| Q: My pedigree Himalayan queen which was pregnant for exactly 53 days suddenly went into labor today ... A: It is known for girls to 'abort' anything in the womb that may cause the kittens problems and then ... | |
| showing | 1/25/2011 |
| Q: im new to showing with the gccf and was wanting to know how you get your cats to progress to ... A: Welcome to cat showing - I'm sure you will enjoy it a lot. Yes you need to win and be awarded the ... | |
| female cat hates male | 1/2/2011 |
| Q: My female persian is having strong heat cycles as of today .. She is a little over 2 yrs old and ... A: I think your boy is wary of your girl as they have not been getting on. I have to say that I think ... | |
| cat breeding | 12/28/2010 |
| Q: which breed is best to breed him with another ragdoll x persian? or a purebred ragdoll or persian ... A: If your boy is part of a planned outcrossing programme then you need to mate him to the breed that ... | |
| male cat fights with female | 12/15/2010 |
| Q: I recently bought a male persian 1yr and 8 months old for breeding purposes. He is such a sweet and ... A: Yes I think you have done the best thing in separating the boy for now. You do not say if your ... | |
| Breeding | 12/8/2010 |
| Q: I bought a marbled Bengal kitten in July from a breeder, I saw the mother before I took her, but he ... A: Sadly there probably isn't any alternative as even if you contact the GCCF they will refer you back ... | |
| Breeding | 12/8/2010 |
| Q: I bought a marbled Bengal kitten in July from a breeder, I saw the mother before I took her, but he ... A: Firstly you will need to know if the Mum and/or Dad are registered with either TICA or the GCCF. If ... | |
| mom cat | 11/2/2010 |
| Q: My persian cat gave birth yesterday to 6 kitten..one was still born,, She's a first time mom, and ... A: Sometimes you can be caught out by 'feel' as what you feel is the uterus contracting down. The best ... | |
| mom cat | 11/2/2010 |
| Q: My persian cat gave birth yesterday to 6 kitten..one was still born,, She's a first time mom, and ... A: Cats can be like humans, not all are meant for motherhood, however, cats usually are very good mums. ... | |
| Pregnant Cat | 10/28/2010 |
| Q: I recently found out that my cat is pregnant. (about a week ago) But im not sure how far along she ... A: No cat acts the same when it comes to getting ready to give birth. Some may not eat just before, ... | |
| tom cat | 10/25/2010 |
| Q: How long does a tom cat stay away from home in mating season? How far can a tom cat smells his home ... A: At 7.5 months old your boy is not really very actively mature so I think it unlikely that he is ... | |
| My male stud ignoring my female | 10/17/2010 |
| Q: I bought a male Bengal stud on the active registrar a week ago, he is an experienced male and ... A: I think the software this site uses left a full stop on the end. Tru this link. ... | |
| Nearly 3 year old stud not working | 10/16/2010 |
| Q: I have a nearly 3 year old Birman stud who is still having trouble with his technique. I have given ... A: I sympathise with you as sometimes it can be the same with the girls. However don't despair as some ... | |
| fiv/felv | 10/5/2010 |
| Q: i have a selkirk rex at the vets at the moment being tested for fiv/felv, i am a breeder of cornish ... A: First of all, I would suggest you wait and see what the results show. If she has been an indoor cat ... | |
| how to stop my cat from giving birth ?? | 9/27/2010 |
| Q: my cat gave birth to 5 kittens on 24 august 2010 it's been a month. it goes out every day 4 hunt. ... A: If you don't want your cat to have any more kittens then she needs to be taken to the vet to be ... | |
| pregnant cat being in heat | 9/5/2010 |
| Q: I've adopted a female Bengal cat from a breeder 3 weeks ago and after having her for a week I ... A: She is definitely of an age when she should be having kittens. Has she had any before? If so you ... | |
| pregnant cat being in heat | 9/5/2010 |
| Q: I've adopted a female Bengal cat from a breeder 3 weeks ago and after having her for a week I ... A: You do not say how old this cat is. She looks very young to me and I would suggest that you stop ... | |
| ruby my persian cat | 9/4/2010 |
| Q: regards jodie A: When a breeder registers their kittens there may be a good reason why they have put them on the ... | |
| Mother cat and kittens | 8/28/2010 |
| Q: I wasn't sure if this was the righ lt category but my cat gave birth to 4 kittens 4 days ago. She ... A: Everything sounds to be going fine. If the kittens are quiet then Mum is feeding them fine and is ... | |
| My Cat din't get pregnant | 8/6/2010 |
| Q: Marcia, I have a white female purebreed doll face persian cat, She's 2 years old and I had her ... A: It could be that the journey is putting her out of heat so it may be worth asking the stud owner if ... | |
| When to breed the next litter | 8/5/2010 |
| Q: I am new to the exciting field of cat breeding and have many questions. My first queen gave birth to ... A: Congratulations on your kittens and I am sure you are having a lot of fun with them already. It is ... | |
| Verifying the breed of a kitten | 7/11/2010 |
| Q: Hey there, I recently acquired a kitten from a Burmese cat breeder. I currently own another Burmese ... A: You don't say what country you are from so cannot advise you very well though I guess the USA. They ... | |
| My pregnant cat | 7/6/2010 |
| Q: okay I have a young cat that when we got her off the streets she was heavily pregnant, she was ... A: You need to count 9 weeks from the time she came into season and slipped out. Are you sure she is ... | |
| strep g | 6/24/2010 |
| Q: my burmese queens last litter was a disaster, she gave birth to 5 babies on the thursday, and ... A: I am sorry to read of your losses and can do nothing better than refer you to ... | |
| herpes in cats | 6/23/2010 |
| Q: I know you are not a vet, but since you are a breeder you might be able to help me with this. I am a ... A: Your gut instinct is correct. The breeder is right, it will go away visually, but it never leaves ... | |
| 9 days old kitten | 6/20/2010 |
| Q: I have a litter of 4 persians about 9 days old. Their eyes are barely starting to open; I noticed ... A: An odd sneeze at this age is OK but if they are sneezing a lot or they are all sneezing then I think ... | |
| 9 days old kitten | 6/20/2010 |
| Q: I have a litter of 4 persians about 9 days old. Their eyes are barely starting to open; I noticed ... A: Some kittens have more 'tears' in their eyes than others and the Persians are one of those. As it ... | |
| cat in labor and worms !!! | 6/10/2010 |
| Q: My persian cat just gave birth to 4 beautiful kitten.. I noticed that while she was pushing the ... A: Congratulations on the birth of 4 kittens. If it were a worm it would not have come from the vagina ... | |
| red ring around both irises | 6/5/2010 |
| Q: I was at a friends house and they had a large white long-haired male cat who has gold/yellow eyes. I ... A: If it had been a blue eyed cat I would have said that it was the way the light was catching it. ... | |
| ?? | 5/31/2010 |
| Q: hpw l;ong is it from when a cat starts showing its pregnant to when it has its kittens? ANSWER: HI ... A: I would try to keep her close at home and not let her wander off now. If she's eating little ... | |
| ?? | 5/31/2010 |
| Q: hpw l;ong is it from when a cat starts showing its pregnant to when it has its kittens? A: A cat is pregnant for approximately 65 days. Their teats usually turn pink at around 21 - 28 days ... | |
| !! help!! | 5/29/2010 |
| Q: Ok i have several questions sry about all of them.. ok here i will list the questions: 1. ok my 1 yr ... A: In answer to your questions. 1. I doubt anything is wrong with your cat. She is still very young ... | |
| Silver Siberian? | 5/29/2010 |
| Q: Ma'am, I have never had cats as a child or an adult up until recently when a man brought a cat to my ... A: Well from the front view I would have said there could be a hint of Norwegian Forest cat in there. ... | |
| Silver Siberian? | 5/28/2010 |
| Q: Ma'am, I have never had cats as a child or an adult up until recently when a man brought a cat to my ... A: It is lovely to hear how you have fallen for this lovely cat and I'm sure she is very pleased to be ... | |
| Pregnant Queen problem. How worried should I be? | 5/10/2010 |
| Q: My 22 month old cat mated April 2, 2010 (about 5 weeks ago). This would be her 1st and only litter. ... A: As you were so precise with your dates I would not think that you have miscalculated and especially ... | |
| Pregnant Queen problem. How worried should I be? | 5/9/2010 |
| Q: My 22 month old cat mated April 2, 2010 (about 5 weeks ago). This would be her 1st and only litter. ... A: Whilst it is not rare for this to happen I am sure you will be aware that it is not normal either. ... | |
| Particular Cat Breed | 5/8/2010 |
| Q: I am by no means a cat breeder and have ever only owned one cat in my entire life. However, I was ... A: I have been advised that you may not have received my reply to this question. I think I replied ... | |
| Cat Show | 5/3/2010 |
| Q: next week I am going to get my first show kitten- a black and white Persian male. In your ... A: I assume you will be showing either CFA or TICA. Both show formats mean that you take your cat from ... | |
| stud rigths | 4/28/2010 |
| Q: i have had my cat abbey stud she gave birth to 3 kittens one being still born one have bottle feed ... A: It would really depend on if there was a written contract. If there was a contract then I would ... | |
| Possible miscarriage? | 3/29/2010 |
| Q: Marcia, Our family cat has been what we think is pregnant for a little bit now. We're not exactly ... A: From what you say, your cat is pregnant. It is a little early to have a bleed, which though not ... | |
| Breeding | 3/25/2010 |
| Q: I was planning on purchasing breeding rights to a male bengal that I purchased this month, but ... A: If I read you right, you were hoping to pay the extra to your boy's breeder so that she could change ... | |
| pregnant cat question | 3/21/2010 |
| Q: my Meatloaf is pregnant. I'm kind of worried though because gestation is only about 65 days, right? ... A: Wonderful news! I wouldn't worry too much at this stage about what sexes they are. Its always ... | |
| pregnant cat question | 3/21/2010 |
| Q: my Meatloaf is pregnant. I'm kind of worried though because gestation is only about 65 days, right? ... A: Yes indeed 70 days is not uncommon. However if she hasn't had them then, then just a visit to the ... | |
| pregnant cat question | 3/20/2010 |
| Q: my Meatloaf is pregnant. I'm kind of worried though because gestation is only about 65 days, right? ... A: Sorry for the delay in replying but as I am in the UK there is the time difference - luckily I am up ... | |
| male stud after neutering | 3/19/2010 |
| Q: I have a male and a female Ragdoll. Wanted to raise a litter but my female had medical problems and ... A: I think if he hasn't liked adult cats, it might be better to try the home with the dogs, though to ... | |
| male stud after neutering | 3/19/2010 |
| Q: I have a male and a female Ragdoll. Wanted to raise a litter but my female had medical problems and ... A: I'm sorry to read that your breeding plans have not gone to plan. It is surprising what a ... | |
| Please Help Me Quiet & Calm Kitty! | 3/12/2010 |
| Q: For the last month or so my four year old cat, Skunk, has begun meowing incessantly, sometimes for ... A: Firstly you don't say how long you have had Skunk. If its not long, are you sure she has been ... | |
| my cat | 3/10/2010 |
| Q: .. i have a cat she was one in november so she is a fully grown cat and i was wondering if you could ... A: The signs of pregnancy are pink nipples which will happen at around 21-28 days and they will also be ... | |
| my cat | 3/10/2010 |
| Q: .. i have a cat she was one in november so she is a fully grown cat and i was wondering if you could ... A: A cat's heat lasts for about a week and after that the male cats will not be interested in her ... | |
| chinchilla persians color | 3/9/2010 |
| Q: Mrs. Owens I would appreciate it if you could answer this question for me I have an 8 month old male ... A: I have to admit to not having had a lot to do with Chinchillas. However I wonder if your cat is ... | |
| my cat is 66 days and there has been no movement or signs of labor | 3/6/2010 |
| Q: My queen Kitty went for a strole on new years eve 12/31/09. She came home Jan 1st and has been ... A: So sorry for the delay, but the Experts server has been down. My answer I tried to send yesterday ... | |
| malecat first time mating! | 3/1/2010 |
| Q: My female cat is in heat now and I'm trying to mate her with my male cat. The female did have a ... A: I still think that time will resolve the problems. I have known some boys not start working until ... | |
| malecat first time mating! | 2/28/2010 |
| Q: My female cat is in heat now and I'm trying to mate her with my male cat. The female did have a ... A: I would guess from what yu say that your boy is very young so he just needs some practice. The ... | |
| Male cat can't "find" the spot | 2/26/2010 |
| Q: I have a male cat that has sired a litter before (a singleton). He is a young boy (a year and a ... A: He has obviously managed it once so should be able to again. I think you need to build up a really ... | |
| Week Old Kittens | 2/26/2010 |
| Q: I'm not a breeder, but had an accidental litter and since you have experience with kittens, I ... A: I think you will have to visit the vet with the kitten as often they need some antibiotics to fight ... | |
| my pregnant cat | 2/14/2010 |
| Q: my cat is pregnant but im not sure how far gone she is, she hasn't eaten properly for the past 3 ... A: From what you have told me it is impossible for me to say. You don't say whether you can see the ... | |
| cat discharge | 2/13/2010 |
| Q: i'm certain my cat is pregnant as for the past 2-3 weeks her nipples have gone quit fat and her ... A: It sounds like she may have a kitten in there in which case they can have a discharge for a week or ... | |
| male cat | 2/13/2010 |
| Q: I have a 14 months old persian male, and a 17 months old female persian. The female did mate before ... A: If you are intending the two of them to mate eventually then there will be no need to separate them ... | |
| cat discharge | 2/13/2010 |
| Q: i'm certain my cat is pregnant as for the past 2-3 weeks her nipples have gone quit fat and her ... A: If your cat is pregnant then you should not have any discharge unless it is within a week of her ... | |
| male cat | 2/13/2010 |
| Q: I have a 14 months old persian male, and a 17 months old female persian. The female did mate before ... A: Spraying in a male just means that he is now sexually mature and is making his surroundings smell ... | |
| pregnant cat | 2/4/2010 |
| Q: we are caring for a stray cat that i think is pregnant but im not sure how far along she is, i have ... A: Its not possible to tell how far on your cat is from the picture but if you are feeling the kittens ... | |
| Keep Kitty Quiet? | 1/2/2010 |
| Q: For the last month or so my four year old cat, Skunk, has begun meowing incessantly, sometimes for ... A: You don't say how long you have had Skunk but I am wondering if she has know the outside world ... | |
| How to Breed Cats? | 1/2/2010 |
| Q: Maddie and I want to breed cats and we don't know how to. How do you do it? Thank you, Isabella ... A: Well, first you need to decide what sort of breed you want and I would suggest that you visit a cat ... | |
| In Heat or Just My Cat's Personality? | 12/28/2009 |
| Q: I just got a cat 1.5 weeks ago. She was a stray and was given to me. I love her very much, but I ... A: This sounds like the behaviour of an affectionate cat. If she were to be in heat she would be ... | |
| pregnant siamese | 12/22/2009 |
| Q: this makes her 5 weeeks and 2 days pregnant. She has not experienced the "pinking up" stage at 3 ... A: It is unusual for no changes to have taken place with the teats. Are you sure they haven't grown a ... | |
| kitten fur length | 12/22/2009 |
| Q: I recently bred from my female long haired cat i crossed her with a short haired male, the kittens ... A: From the picture it looks like they may be short haired but it is realy not easy to tell at this ... | |
| Cat C-section | 12/21/2009 |
| Q: My bengal queen gave birth to the first kitten at 2am on saturday, all was fine until she ... A: Sorry to hear you have had problems and that your girl had to have a c.section. It is always a ... | |
| pregnant cat | 12/21/2009 |
| Q: My persian cat is pregnant and is due anytime now (60 days pregnant).. But I never saw the kittens ... A: Unfortunately cats don't read the book so keep us guessing. I would say she has a bit longer to go ... | |
| pregnant cat | 12/20/2009 |
| Q: My persian cat is pregnant and is due anytime now (60 days pregnant).. But I never saw the kittens ... A: I am glad you have had the ultrasound scan to show all is well as it is unusual not to see kittens ... | |
| kittens | 12/4/2009 |
| Q: i have a new litter from my queen and im planning to sell it sooner or later..but i dont know what ... A: Kittens should go to their new homes at 13 weeks old and by then they should be weaned, litter ... | |
| pregnant cat in heat | 12/3/2009 |
| Q: My female persian is currently about 37 days pregnant and in heat at the same time. So since she is ... A: It is very possible or your cat to be having a break through heat though it is usually a very weak ... | |
| stain remover | 11/25/2009 |
| Q: Is there a product I can use on my cats to remove food and tear stains, especially on kittens? I ... A: If you are using any product on kittens I would go for something that is safe for human babies. ... | |
| cat nipple pinking | 11/9/2009 |
| Q: Its been around 3 weeks since my female persian mated. Today I noticed six of her nipples changed in ... A: I don't feed my cats anything different to what I would normally. By changing her diet to kitten ... | |
| cat nipple pinking | 11/9/2009 |
| Q: Its been around 3 weeks since my female persian mated. Today I noticed six of her nipples changed in ... A: Congratulations! It would certainly seem your cat is pregnant. Now you will be counting the weeks ... | |
| male cat not ejaculating!! | 11/7/2009 |
| Q: I have been trying to mate my 2 persians, but the male seems to penetrate the female for a second ... A: You do not say how old your male is or whether he has sired kittens before. If he is young it could ... | |
| very pregnant cat | 10/31/2009 |
| Q: i am hoping you can help me. i recently took in a pregnant cat as her owners son is allergic. she ... A: By my reckoning she is currently 66 days from the date of the first mating so no need to worry at ... | |
| Colour Breeding | 10/30/2009 |
| Q: Hi this is ikram i live in Dubai, I went through a couple of advise you have given for the persian ... A: It is very difficult to advise on what cat would be best to mate with your girl. A lot will depend ... | |
| URGENT!cat having trouble mating | 10/28/2009 |
| Q: Wow I'm excited!! LOL Finally my persian female (14 months) came into heat!! so I decided to let her ... A: Indeed it is too early for the visual signs to be there. My best advice to you would be to leave ... | |
| How to make my persian cats reproduce? | 10/20/2009 |
| Q: I have a female persian cat of 1 year old and a male persian cat of 2 year old. I want them to ... A: It is quite often the case that a cat will have their first heat and not have another one for some ... | |
| cat smell | 10/20/2009 |
| Q: I recently bought a 5 yrs old persian male for breeding purposes. I noticed that his urine/poop ... A: I am sorry to have to tell you, but male cat urine does tend to smell quite strong. I have found ... | |
| help | 10/11/2009 |
| Q: my tortoise shell cat gave birth to 4 bengal kittens about 3 hours ago, 1 had died, now the last ... A: All the things you mention point to this litter being premature. The difficulty in breathing, lack ... | |
| cat pregnancy | 9/17/2009 |
| Q: my cat is pregnant, and we are very aware of where she is going to have her babies. She goes out ... A: A cat's pregnancy is usually 63-65 days though it is no unusual for a cat to have kittens any time ... | |
| my cat bleeding | 9/13/2009 |
| Q: i have a 6 and a half month old cat, and she is pregnant, the kittens are due the beginning of next ... A: Firstly I would mention that your cat is very young to be having a litter, with a more normal age ... | |
| half brother? | 9/5/2009 |
| Q: Hey i got a cat a year ago... and now her mother had another liter with a different cat... will it ... A: It is never a good idea to mate half brother/half sister or father/daughter mother/son as you are ... | |
| breeding | 8/29/2009 |
| Q: how do i introduce my female cat to a male when I'm ready to breed do i introduce them slowly over a ... A: In a good quality breeding scenario, it is better to keep the boy isolated from the girl and then ... | |
| problem breeding sphynx | 8/26/2009 |
| Q: I have imported a breeding pair of Sphynx they are both over two years old. The male is a proven ... A: I have to say its not something I've come across before, so I admit to having to guess. Is it ... | |
| 5 yrs old persian male | 8/22/2009 |
| Q: I had been looking for a persian stud cat for my 1 year old female persian, and I came accross a 5 ... A: Indeed what your breeder says is true though some boys may not be so fertile as they get older, but ... | |
| litter training 4 week old orphaned kittens | 8/21/2009 |
| Q: we have 3 kittens who were abandoned by their mom at aprox.3 weeks old. They are now 4 weeks and are ... A: It may very well be that they do not like the type of litter. Try to find something very fine and ... | |
| pregnancy with cats | 8/21/2009 |
| Q: My cat Bella gave birth to 2 kittens early today, she spent all day with them occasionly leaving to ... A: Obviously I'm not sure where the kittens are in the house, what breed Bella is etc. so I can only ... | |
| aggressive kitten | 8/18/2009 |
| Q: I have already ask this in the Cat Behavioral section and i have been directed to you. I have two ... A: It is unusual for litter mates of this age to be doing this. It may have been caused by a cat ... | |
| Bengal Cat coming into first season | 8/16/2009 |
| Q: I have been given some recent advice regarding my Bengal kitty coming into seasons. This is her ... A: Firstly before you decide to breed you need to make sure that your cat is on the active register and ... | |
| persian cats | 8/11/2009 |
| Q: im planning to buy my very first female persian cat by mid october this year and maybe breed her ... A: In my experience of flat faced persians mated to doll face, you will get more of a doll face. The ... | |
| Cats mating process | 8/10/2009 |
| Q: I wanted to ask you, that how old do female cats go out searching for a guy, and how long do they go ... A: The normal signs of a pregnant cat show at around 3/4 weeks after mating. The classic sign in a ... | |
| Is my cat in heat | 8/8/2009 |
| Q: i have a one year old persian female cat and i think she is in heat right now, but i am not sure; ... A: Yes indeed it sounds very much that your cat is now in heat. These are the classic signs. Not all ... | |
| persian cats | 8/3/2009 |
| Q: im planning to buy my very first female persian cat by mid october this year and maybe breed her ... A: A doll faced persian is on with a more 'open' or normal cat face. It has a nose. The semi flat ... | |
| please help my cat | 7/28/2009 |
| Q: My cat is three and a half years old female, she has delivered yesterday. Her first kitten born ... A: What your vet needs to remember is that you know your cat best and know if she is not right. What ... | |
| Queen cats | 7/12/2009 |
| Q: I keep reading about pyo in Queens. What is this and is there any cure for it. I'm new in the ... A: A 'pyo' stands for pyometra, and is a infection of the womb. There are two types, a closed pyometra ... | |
| mating | 7/11/2009 |
| Q: We have now got 2 new persian kittens (one male and one female) just over a month old. I am worried ... A: I am very surprised that a breeder has sold you two kittens that are only a month old and to be ... | |
| Confusion over my cats due date | 7/8/2009 |
| Q: im some what confused about my cats due date, i know she was in heat in may but im unsure as to ... A: If the kittens are still moving inside her that is a good sign. I don't know how soon you noticed ... | |
| Strange occurance. | 6/30/2009 |
| Q: About three weeks ago, my cat gave birth. Unfortunately, my family and I were on vacation, and were ... A: It is not unknown for cats to eat a kitten if it has died or is weak - quite often Bengal cats will ... | |
| my cat | 6/22/2009 |
| Q: my cat is pregnant, she has a has a small round belly, i can see the kittens move around in her, all ... A: From the time you first see kittens moving, it is probably about 2 weeks to the happy event, but of ... | |
| Breeding/Seasons Symphoms | 6/11/2009 |
| Q: I have a breeding queen, which I put with my stud for the very first time in April (Commencing Good ... A: It may be from her change in demeanour that she did mate successfully but it is not normal to see ... | |
| cat giving birth | 6/10/2009 |
| Q: my cat went into labour last night she gave birth to a healthy kitten at 11.55pm the the next one ... A: I would say if she is settled and happy it may not be a kitten. They are very good at catching us ... | |
| cat giving birth | 6/10/2009 |
| Q: my cat went into labour last night she gave birth to a healthy kitten at 11.55pm the the next one ... A: It is possible for cats to have kittens 24-48 hours after their initial kittens so I wouldn't worry ... | |
| colour of asian kittens | 6/9/2009 |
| Q: my queen gave birth 2 weeks ago,mum is achocolate variant and the sire lilac. All 4 kittens have got ... A: Congratulations on the kittens. The genetics of Asians can be a bit complicated when it comes to ... | |
| Kitten had an umbilical cord wrapped around leg | 6/8/2009 |
| Q: I saw other questions relating to this but nothing exactly like this. My cat gave birth to four ... A: I'm sorry but you will need to take the kitten to a vet, firstly for antibiotics to combat the ... | |
| Breeding Siamese | 5/31/2009 |
| Q: After reading previous answers, I'm not sure how one would go about breeding one's queen, even if ... A: When a breeder rears a litter of kittens, she has to decide whether each individual kitten is ... | |
| cat pregnancy | 5/25/2009 |
| Q: My cat was in heat and escaped on the evening of March 14th and returned that night at about 10pm. ... A: I have had experience of cats going to 7 days over their due date. If you can feel the kittens ... | |
| STRANGLED FOOT | 5/25/2009 |
| Q: I read this question from the lady with the strangled foot kittens. I had this happen here last ... A: If your kitten is using the foot I am confident that it will come right in due course. If there was ... | |
| ragdoll queen not coming in call | 5/24/2009 |
| Q: I have been breeding ragdolls for over ten years and have never experienced this before. I have a ... A: Sometimes though checked by a vet there can sometimes be an underlying low grade infection that a ... | |
| Dischargees in expecting queen | 5/21/2009 |
| Q: OK , this pedigree bio-color Persian queen of us is 16 months old now , and today is the 58th day of ... A: It is possible for a queen to have a discharge sometimes up to two weeks before the due date and ... | |
| Discharge in Laboring Cat | 4/28/2009 |
| Q: Alright, when I carefully put my hand on her stomach (she still bit me) I'm sure I felt kittens ... A: It looks like my answer never made it through the system so I'll try again. Its always a guessing ... | |
| Is she pregnant or not? | 4/24/2009 |
| Q: I live in the country, so there's a large population of un-altered feral/stray cats around here. One ... A: Firstly have you considered a bad infestation of worms? Considering her history this could be a real ... | |
| My cat Angel | 4/22/2009 |
| Q: Can my Queens brother intervene with the labor? A: I am not quite sure what you are trying to say here. If you mean is it OK for Angel's brother to be ... | |
| Siamese/Ragdoll Overdue? | 4/10/2009 |
| Q: She is 2 1/2 yrs old, first litter for her, she got pregnant on feb 2 or 3. 65/66 days was ... A: Oh dear you are having a bad time. Now just take a few breaths and relax for a minute. I suspect ... | |
| Siamese/Ragdoll Overdue? | 4/10/2009 |
| Q: She is 2 1/2 yrs old, first litter for her, she got pregnant on feb 2 or 3. 65/66 days was ... A: It does sound as if she could be very near to having them, especially if the kittens are not so ... | |
| pregnant cat | 4/9/2009 |
| Q: my cat is pregnant and at first her nipples where pink and large now the colour has faded and they ... A: How far into her pregnancy is she. Its not unusual for the pinkness to go off but the nipples still ... | |
| Queen too large for stud cat? | 4/5/2009 |
| Q: I have been observing an experienced - yet just under 2 yrs old stud cat trying to mate my very ... A: I have known many smaller (shorter) studs successfully mate their queen, but they do tend to hold ... | |
| Cat in labor | 4/5/2009 |
| Q: My Ragdoll queen had 1 Kitten at 11:30 AM on Saturday, and 1 at 11:30 PM on Saturday. I can feel ... A: It is not unusual for this to happen but I would have her checked out by the vet now as once the ... | |
| my cat is getting closer | 3/28/2009 |
| Q: I know I'm probally bugging you and I'm so sorry if I am. My cat has a clear discharge and clear ... A: In 33 years of breeding I have never come across a cat that displays as if they are in season when ... | |
| my cat is getting closer | 3/28/2009 |
| Q: I know I'm probally bugging you and I'm so sorry if I am. My cat has a clear discharge and clear ... A: I'm sorry to say its not an exact science. Anything coming from the nipples should be a creamy ... | |
| my cat's pregnant | 3/25/2009 |
| Q: Yes she does have a discharge it's a clear discharge. She also has live worms will this affect the ... A: It sounds like they are imminent if she hasn't had them yet. You will have to worm both Mum and ... | |
| My cat is pregnant and I need some answers again | 3/25/2009 |
| Q: My cat has this white stuff coming from her nipples and it has been like this for 3 days. I heard ... A: It does sound as if she is very full but its not necessary an indication of imminent delivery. Is ... | |
| Is my cat preganet? | 3/24/2009 |
| Q: hey, I have a feeling if my cat is pregnant. I'm not really sure is she is or isn't. She is about 7 ... A: It is a possibility though teats do become noticeably bigger when theyare pregnant. However I must ... | |
| Should it be done? | 3/21/2009 |
| Q: I've got a Moggy (Pookie)of 4y, who it looks like is loosing her dominance over my nearly 2y old ... A: It sounds as though Misty is becoming sexually mature and as is the way with animals is trying to ... | |
| my cat hasen't come in to season | 3/13/2009 |
| Q: I have a cat she's a year and a half and she hasen't come in to season yet do you think theres a ... A: I wouldn't worry unduly as every cat has their own schedule when maturing. I have had cats not call ... | |
| White spotting gene in Ragdolls | 3/12/2009 |
| Q: Can you tell me if research has been carried out on using a Ragdoll with a Birman and what impact ... A: I'm not sure if there has been any official research done, but as you are aware the white spotting ... | |
| Pregnant cat? | 3/9/2009 |
| Q: I'm wondering whether my Ragdoll cat could be pregnant. She was bred between 12-16th Feb. Her ... A: Indeed it does sound like your cat is expecting. Nipples turn pink and become larger at around the ... | |
| pregnant hymalayan | 2/23/2009 |
| Q: I am not a breeder and my female seal point is pregnant by my male red tabby persian. I was ... A: Your cat could probably have red and seal males, tortie and seal girls. However it is not possible ... | |
| cats | 2/11/2009 |
| Q: i am trying to get these two cast that are brother n sister they are kittens n i have a 1 year old ... A: I would not recommend that you allow a brother and sister to have kittens together as there is ... | |
| Bleeding in pregnant cat | 2/11/2009 |
| Q: 5 wks pregnant - last Friday she had a scan & is expecting at least 4 kittens. Half an hour ago I ... A: Its not normal but not unusual for this to happen. It may be that one of the kittens has not ... | |
| Manx kittens | 2/8/2009 |
| Q: My DSH cat just gave birth to a litter of kittens. Two are "regular" kittens, one is completely ... A: Not quite sure what you mean by 'knuckling' but some kittens are born with their feet turned at an ... | |
| pregnant cats | 2/7/2009 |
| Q: i am currently worried about the i cant feel or see the kittens moving about inside her how soon ... A: I am sure you are getting excited at the imminent kittens. The kittens should be seen moving any day ... | |
| 3 Year Old Breeding Ragdoll Has Not Gotten Pregnant, What Could be Wrong? | 1/31/2009 |
| Q: I am a small Ragdoll breeder with a beautiful female cat that I have breeding rights for but for ... A: Obviously its not a problem with your boy. I have a few things for you to consider. 1. Could ... | |
| queen cat | 1/26/2009 |
| Q: who is a pedigree Ragdoll, she has been suffering with very runny stools for about five days i have ... A: If Twinkle has had this diahorrea for 5 days and its not improving, then I think she really needs to ... | |
| GCCF and TICA | 1/16/2009 |
| Q: I am about to purchase a siberian kitten (which i am very excited about!) who will be TICA ... A: In essence there is no difference but for showing purposes there may be slight differences in the ... | |
| Ragdoll Mating Age | 12/19/2008 |
| Q: I had brought a 6 year old female ragdoll recently and I want her to have kittens. I was wondering ... A: You now have to decide how much you value your cat as a pet, putting aside your breeding plans. If ... | |
| Do you know of Memebon? | 12/18/2008 |
| Q: Most people who know of cute things, know of Memebon. By looking at her, what breed of cat do you ... A: Each registering body for cats has a standard that is set for every breed and the difference between ... | |
| Ragdoll Mating Age | 12/12/2008 |
| Q: I had brought a 6 year old female ragdoll recently and I want her to have kittens. I was wondering ... A: This really depends on whether your girl has had a litter before. If she has then yes it is ... | |
| is my siamese pregnant | 11/25/2008 |
| Q: I have a 1 1/2 year old seal point siamese, her name is Gidget. I borrowed a friend of mines Persian ... A: It could be that she is only having one kitten and that it is tucked high up. I did have a Birman ... | |
| what's my cat breed? | 11/17/2008 |
| Q: I've got a problem of identifying my cat breed. I've gotten her from a person I met that have no ... A: It is never easy to tell from a picture and a lot of people think they have a pedigree when in ... | |
| cat and rabbit breeding? | 11/14/2008 |
| Q: Is it possible for a rabbit and cat to breed? I don't think so being that it is not possible to ... A: I had a rabbit many years ago who would go through the motions of trying to mate my female cat when ... | |
| Beginning showing | 11/11/2008 |
| Q: I, like most Maine Coon owners, believe that my male yr. old pure bred is absolutely beautiful. I ... A: I don't know what country you are in but your best action would be to join the breed club in your ... | |
| breed of cat | 11/9/2008 |
| Q: Can you please tell me the breed of this cat? Some people think it is a pedigree. if it is not a ... A: I am sorry to have to tell you that it does not resemble any pedigree cats that I know of. It looks ... | |
| cat mating | 11/7/2008 |
| Q: My Ragdoll went to stud last week and was succesfully mated, however i think she has come into call ... A: It is unusual for a cat to call a week after being at stud. I see that you say the mating was ... | |
| Cat breeder | 11/5/2008 |
| Q: I just bought a Russian blue kitten from a breeder. The breeder sold them at a lower cost because ... A: The chances are that you do have a pure Russian Blue but quite often those being sold for pets are ... | |
| Pregnant foster cat and no delivery ... | 10/25/2008 |
| Q: This is my first cat pregnancy and I am confused and concerned, but don't know if I should be! I ... A: I am so glad all has been sorted out now and that you had her xrayed. At least she and you can now ... | |
| Pregnant foster cat and no delivery ... | 10/18/2008 |
| Q: This is my first cat pregnancy and I am confused and concerned, but don't know if I should be! I ... A: I only wish everyone gave as much information as you have - it is generally even more of a guessing ... | |
| breeding devon rex | 10/17/2008 |
| Q: I am a breeder of devon rex cats, one of my queens has been coming in to seasons since she was 5mths ... A: Sometimes nature dictates other than we feel is ideal and you have done well to hold her off this ... | |
| i think my cat is dying | 10/13/2008 |
| Q: my cat has just had her third litter and the kittens are 5 days old and my cat has been really ill ... A: I'm afraid that your cat really needs medical attention and I would suggest that you look up the ... | |
| mating time | 10/9/2008 |
| Q: i have a male that is 7 months old and a female that 6 months old. today i have notice my male ... A: I would have said not. The other thing perhaps to consider - is she having a silent heat. When he ... | |
| mating time | 10/8/2008 |
| Q: i have a male that is 7 months old and a female that 6 months old. today i have notice my male ... A: It is unlikely that your girl will get pregnant without having a heat and probably your boy is just ... | |
| Cat Pregnancy | 10/7/2008 |
| Q: About 4-5 days ago i was on here and asked a question referring to a pregnant cat that we had ... A: I don't know what has happened to my reply yesterday morning but I am replying now again in case you ... | |
| male and female kitten | 10/7/2008 |
| Q: I have a female perian kitten (3 months old) and soon will have a male colopoint persian who is ... A: I am sure you are looking forward to having your boy in the next few weeks. Apart from keeping the ... | |
| Is my cat pregnant, or sick? | 10/2/2008 |
| Q: I ignorantly thought that since my cat were inside cats I had some time to go get them spayed, but ... A: When your girl got out did she seem to be in heat, i.e. doing a lot of rolling, when you stroked her ... | |
| my cat born 3 kid before 15 days now she is be heat again | 9/24/2008 |
| Q: my cat has breed 3 kid before 15 days now she become heat again so what can i do now please suggest ... A: I'm afraid I have to tell you that you are not able to do much until the kittens are weaned as ... | |
| a kittens is still inside the womb after 3 kittens ar born | 9/14/2008 |
| Q: my cat is 1 year and 4 month old this is her second litter yesterday she gave birth to 3 kittens is ... A: It is not unusual for cats to deliver kittens 48 hours later so if she hasn't delivered the kitten ... | |
| un registered siamese male | 9/11/2008 |
| Q: I have a beautiful Siamese mail, his mother was a lilac point and his father was a chocolate point. ... A: It is unlikely that any registry will register a cat with unregistered parents as a full Siamese, or ... | |
| Breeding Issue? | 9/8/2008 |
| Q: I have a female and male munchkin that were born two months apart - she is 1 yr 4 mths old now and ... A: Your boy is still very young and your girl has no experience either, so it is something they will ... | |
| blue eyed persians | 9/8/2008 |
| Q: I have a female extreme face persian that I want to breed. How can I achieve a blue eyed extreme ... A: I'm really not able to answer this question without knowing what colour your girl is and what colour ... | |
| Cat Labor | 9/7/2008 |
| Q: I was referred to you by the Vetrinarian. My cat had 2 kittens about 29 hours ago.They look a little ... A: Firstly congratulations on the two babies. If there is another kitten still to come then, hold on ... | |
| Conception problem | 9/6/2008 |
| Q: I have a queen that has had 2 litters with no problems and I put her with a new proven stud twice ... A: I'm not sure what Breed Heat is as we don't have that in the UK. However it might be worth getting ... | |
| nursing queen | 9/1/2008 |
| Q: I had a list of questions to ask the vet but the appointment was for today and well Lemon had other ... A: Firstly congratulations on the new arrivals. Your vet nurse was quite right about squeezing her ... | |
| boe | 8/27/2008 |
| Q: my cat boe is pregnant.. she is due any day now and she has dry/wet blood around her area.. what ... A: If she is due any day then it may be a 'show' which is the forerunner to having them. If she ... | |
| Sick cat? | 8/24/2008 |
| Q: My cat gave birth to her 2nd litter of kittens 5 1/2 weeks ago. Over the last week or so she has ... A: You really do need a vet as it is possible they need some antibiotics. Kittens do tend to get ... | |
| pregnancy | 8/21/2008 |
| Q: it's been 21 days past after my two cats mating.how can i recognize if my cat is pregnant or not ? A: It is about this time that you should see and be able to feel that her teats are a little bigger and ... | |
| Tabby/Bengal? | 8/20/2008 |
| Q: I have a "Tabby" that I got from a pet store. They never told me what specific breed he was when I ... A: This is something you will never actually know as quite often normal tabby cats can resemble a ... | |
| cat | 8/15/2008 |
| Q: my cat boe is pregnant and her belly is really hard!! should i be conserned??? ANSWER: It may be ... A: As long as she seems happy then don't worry. You should soon be able to see and feel the kittens ... | |
| GCCF REG change of ownership | 8/14/2008 |
| Q: I am looking to buy a adult cat on the active GCCF reg - but the owner has already had the Gccf reg ... A: The present owner who is named on the registration slip should give you a signed pink transfer slip ... | |
| Bengal Breeding | 8/12/2008 |
| Q: I am hoping to breed my 18 month old Bengal, I was sent the pedigree information when she was a ... A: Its difficult for me to advise until I know what registry she is registered with. Normally with the ... | |
| my cat | 8/11/2008 |
| Q: ok my cat had a dead kitten about 1 hour and 30 minutes ago and she hasent had any more kittens, are ... A: I do hope that by now if the other kittens haven't been born that you have taken your cat to the ... | |
| Question about breeding | 8/9/2008 |
| Q: I have been told that a common problem with breeding pedigree cats is that the kittens can have ... A: This in my experience and those of a lot of breeders is not the case. If you breed like to like, ... | |
| mating a birman male with a domestic black longhaired girl | 8/8/2008 |
| Q: I have a beautiful blue point whole birman boy who is being used in a breeding programme with a ... A: Genetically no it would not be dangerous but I would only suggest it is OK to do it providing you ... | |
| pregnant cat | 8/7/2008 |
| Q: well my cat is due to give birth in about 2 weeks time, but shes been off her food today and been ... A: It may be that she is very full of kittens and they are starting to put pressure on various organs. ... | |
| What to do to my in-heat girls? | 8/6/2008 |
| Q: It has always been a dilemma to me,and currently I'm dealing with it once more.What should I do to ... A: I have had a look on Ainsworths website and they state they ship to anywhere in the world, so I ... | |
| What to do to my in-heat girls? | 8/6/2008 |
| Q: It has always been a dilemma to me,and currently I'm dealing with it once more.What should I do to ... A: This is a constant problem that breeders face and there is no one method that works for everyone. I ... | |
| siamese cat showing | 8/2/2008 |
| Q: I have my first kitten, a siamese blue point. Could you please let me know how I can learn what ... A: The best thing I can suggest is that you look at the standard of points issued below under different ... | |
| siamese cats eyes are dark blue | 8/2/2008 |
| Q: I know siamese cats usually have bright blue eyes, but i have seen a siamese with very dark eyes, ... A: Yes it is possible and no there is nothing wrong. I breed Birmans who also have blue eyes though ... | |
| Pregnant Cat | 8/1/2008 |
| Q: My cat is 1 1/2 years old and is 2 weeks over the 65 day gestation period. Is there a way to induce ... A: You need to get her to a vet NOW! If she is 2 weeks over her due date and you are sure of her date, ... | |
| cat seems sick | 7/30/2008 |
| Q: okay my cat is only around 5 years old an has never been outside or around a old enough male cat. ... A: It sounds to me as though your cat has pyometra which needs urgent veterinary attention. This is a ... | |
| Cat pregnancy problems | 7/23/2008 |
| Q: My cat is pregnant and is due to have her kittens anytime now. She has started bleeding this ... A: It is not normal if there is blood before labour has started. However it is not unknown for this to ... | |
| pregnant? | 7/22/2008 |
| Q: I had another question that I forgot to ask.. My kitty is pretty small - only weighs 6 lbs. The two ... A: Size doesn't always have a problem but of course if she has big kittens because the tom passes on ... | |
| pregnant? | 7/22/2008 |
| Q: I have an outdoor cat who has not been spayed yet and had her first litter 3 months ago. Now I'm ... A: If she is having a full heat now then she is probably not pregnant. I would suggest that you keep ... | |
| cat | 7/14/2008 |
| Q: my cat boe is pregnant and her belly is really hard!! should i be conserned??? ANSWER: It may be ... A: If your grandma is a vet then the best course of action would be to get her scanned. I'm sure your ... | |
| Heat Cycle | 7/13/2008 |
| Q: when can a cat go into heat again after giving birth? How long are you suppose to wait in between ... A: Some of it depends on how many kittens the girl has but if they have one or two kittens, it is not ... | |
| My expecting girl | 7/9/2008 |
| Q: Hey there My bio-color Persian girl Katya is pregnant for the second time , 5 months after her first ... A: If your girl is having a good quality diet she shouldn't need any supplements and I would definitely ... | |
| breed & color | 6/28/2008 |
| Q: a stray had kittens at our house. she is a tuxedo kitty with rust colored spots in the black fur ... A: With a cat of unknown ancestry it is difficult to even start guessing but it sounds like there may ... | |
| my cat | 6/24/2008 |
| Q: I have a cat that is over a year old and she is acting weird as of last night. She usually comes out ... A: I think you have answered your own question - the packing of boxes is being very stressful to her ... | |
| Breeding | 6/23/2008 |
| Q: I have been breeding persians for 4 years. I have 1 male and 2 queens. Last December, my male got ... A: Normally if the problem has been treated successfully it shouldn't give him any problems as far as ... | |
| Heat | 6/22/2008 |
| Q: How long is a cat in heat for after she gives birth? Then when does she come into heat again? A: A cat does not normally come into heat immediately after giving birth if she has a successful ... | |
| Can a pregnant cat still come in the season? | 6/17/2008 |
| Q: We have a BSH Silver tabby who was mated for the first time 3 weeks ago. she finished her call after ... A: There is a possibility that she may not be pregnant. Some cats don't get pregnant on the first ... | |
| Becoming a breeder | 6/17/2008 |
| Q: I am the owner of 2 persians. I already have one female and one male, however they are both out of ... A: My advise would be firstly to visit a couple of cat shows and talk to breeders so that you can find ... | |
| cat pregnancy | 6/16/2008 |
| Q: i have 2 cats that are pregnant for the second time!! 1. my cat boe is a manx and this was an ... A: Not every cat is necessarily going to be good for breeding and it sounds like Asia could be one of ... | |
| cat's behaviour | 6/9/2008 |
| Q: i would like to ask a question about my cat behaviour.i asked this question before on this website ... A: Firstly I would say that if your cat is not happy with her kittens at the age of 6 weeks you can ... | |
| which breed is my kitten | 6/6/2008 |
| Q: I recently bought a 2 months old female kitten! I was told by the seller that its a pure perian ... A: Really the only sure way of knowing if you have a pure pedigree Persian is to have a pedigree and ... | |
| Pregnant Cat | 6/2/2008 |
| Q: How do I know when my cat is due if i didnt notice anything about her being pregnant until she ... A: Its not always easy to say when a cat is due if you don't know the date of mating. The kittens can ... | |
| OMG tell me he didnt knock up my Bengal! | 5/30/2008 |
| Q: I have a sweet Bengal girl and she is over 2 and NOT fixed for the fact that one day i wanted to ... A: A cat in season will do a lot of rolling and shouting and will be very affectionate. She will also ... | |
| OMG tell me he didnt knock up my Bengal! | 5/30/2008 |
| Q: I have a sweet Bengal girl and she is over 2 and NOT fixed for the fact that one day i wanted to ... A: I am not sure what you mean by 'going at it'. Was your Bengal girl actually in season when your ... | |
| provera | 5/19/2008 |
| Q: I am actually in the uk.I have looked on the net regarding provera and it doesn't state at what age ... A: When you mentioned Provera I assumed you were in the USA. However to my knowledge, it is not ... | |
| provera for queens in season | 5/15/2008 |
| Q: How safe is it,what are the side effects,can it create any probs getting pregnant or during ... A: Though we don't have Provera in the UK I do know the equivalent in my country. It is only the name ... | |
| my bengal | 5/14/2008 |
| Q: as you know my cat is 52 days pregnant and ive just spoke to previous owner who said she had 2 ... A: Not necessarily. Each pregnancyis different and the previous death could have been due to anything. ... | |
| cats | 5/6/2008 |
| Q: omg ive just caught my tom cat mating with one of my other cats and shes onli 5 months old what ... A: Each cat differs in how long before the birth that they start nesting. Some seem to do it for a ... | |
| Siberian cats | 5/5/2008 |
| Q: How true is it that this breed is hypoallergenic? I've always wanted a cat but sadly, I am ... A: Some people feel that Siberians are hypallergenic but in reality every cat has the potential to ... | |
| stud my cat? | 5/5/2008 |
| Q: I have what is known as a Tiffany (I think a mix between a Burman and Burmese)he is over a year old ... A: To keep a boy for stud you need to consider a whole variety of things and one of the most important ... | |
| cats | 5/5/2008 |
| Q: omg ive just caught my tom cat mating with one of my other cats and shes onli 5 months old what ... A: The main risks are that she is small and may not be able to pass the kittens which would mean a ... | |
| cats | 5/5/2008 |
| Q: omg ive just caught my tom cat mating with one of my other cats and shes onli 5 months old what ... A: Well if he has mated her successfully there is not much you can do at this stage and time will tell ... | |
| bengal | 5/4/2008 |
| Q: ive heard that cats can have more than one litter in a pregnancy of different fathers, is this true ... A: When a cat is in season she is receptive to any cat that may come her way and yes it is possible for ... | |
| 9 Month Old Kitten. | 5/3/2008 |
| Q: I have a nine month old kitten who I got when she was 7 months old, i'm a bit worried about her coz ... A: Normally pregnant cats don't get aggressive when you touch their stomach unless they displayed that ... | |
| 9 Month Old Kitten. | 5/3/2008 |
| Q: I have a nine month old kitten who I got when she was 7 months old, i'm a bit worried about her coz ... A: Well, if she is allowed to go outside unsupervised then there is every possibility that she could ... | |
| my pregnant bengal | 5/2/2008 |
| Q: when should i be able to feel the babies moving, and also the dad is a black tom cat and bengal is ... A: When she goes into labour, you need to be with her in case anything goes wrong and she needs ... | |
| my pregnant bengal | 5/2/2008 |
| Q: when should i be able to feel the babies moving, and also the dad is a black tom cat and bengal is ... A: You should soon start feeling the kittens move, perhaps another week. I find you can feel them more ... | |
| Can I touch my cats 2 hour old kittens ? | 4/30/2008 |
| Q: Can I touch my cats 2 hour old kittens and move them to a cozier place...Can they be handled by a ... A: Sorry for the delay in replying but this is no doubt due to the time difference as I am in the UK. ... | |
| Can my female ragolld breed qith 8 years ? | 4/28/2008 |
| Q: I have a ragdoll female cat with 8 years, she was bought with show/breeder rights but I for some ... A: I do have to pose a question here. Has she ever had kittens before. If she hasn't then it would be ... | |
| Mother Cat's teets | 4/24/2008 |
| Q: My cat had kittens like 2 weeks ago. Something killed them and now my cat's teets are swelling up. ... A: It would be best to have the vet take a look as she could get mastitis which is very painful and can ... | |
| My mother cat | 4/20/2008 |
| Q: Im really worried about my mother cat, she gave birth to 5 kittens 3 weeks earlier and since she was ... A: Yes you can take the mum to the vets whilst nursing and indeed you must! You may not have been ... | |
| kittens born 1 week apart same mother. | 4/14/2008 |
| Q: i took in a rescue 9 weeks ago, ten days ago i realise she was pregnant she had her kittens 3 days ... A: It is very unusual for a cat to have kittens a week apart and I am a little baffled as to how this ... | |
| Discharge from pregnant cat's vagina | 4/12/2008 |
| Q: Marcia Our cat is pregnant but we don't know how far along.(She "found us" the first week in March ... A: Your cat may well not be far off giving birth and if she doesn't start to do something in the next ... | |
| me again with boe | 4/12/2008 |
| Q: ! well you see the momma boe is manx and the daddy is a black and white tabby!! but boes mom was a ... A: The problem you have is that Boe got out to be mated. Its is quite possible that she was mated by ... | |
| kittens | 4/10/2008 |
| Q: ) now after almost 3 weeks they are growing there color!!!!! the 2nd born is now turning black and ... A: It is possible for a cat to come into season again 3 weeks after having kittens so you will have to ... | |
| Preggo Himalayan! | 3/31/2008 |
| Q: I just asked a question, but I remembered another question I had. My stud Max has food allergies so ... A: I would feel that Max's present food would be OK for Chloe, but if you are able to give Chloe some ... | |
| Male Stud | 3/31/2008 |
| Q: I have a male stud, Maxi, that I purchased this past summer at one and a half years old. I am ... A: Of course it is more than reasonable to make sure any visiting queens are looked after to the same ... | |
| Question | 3/28/2008 |
| Q: My beutiful cat Lucy gave birth to five lovely kittens on 27 March 2008,Its the first time for me to ... A: I am answering your two questions together. Congratulations on Lucy's kittens and 5 is a perfectly ... | |
| male breeder | 3/25/2008 |
| Q: At what age is it best to purchase a male persian breeder. 12 weeks and have it grow up in the home ... A: It really depends on how many other cats you have. If you have others then it will be easier to ... | |
| how to get her comfortable in the house | 3/25/2008 |
| Q: okay i have a young female cat that is about 2 years old and this is going to be her 2nd litter. her ... A: The outside world is a very dangerous place to kittens and that is why feral cats have a high ... | |
| pregnant cat | 3/23/2008 |
| Q: Amory is 7 weeks (possibly 8 weeks) pregnant. For the past couple of days I have noticed that she is ... A: You say that Amory is quite advanced in her pregnancy so it may be that the kittens are pressing on ... | |
| Weird Pregnant behavior | 3/22/2008 |
| Q: Is this normal? Also I noticed a little redness possibly blood in her vaginal area is this normal? ... A: If she is unable to wash her rear end then it may be the reason but it doesn't account for the blood ... | |
| Weird Pregnant behavior | 3/21/2008 |
| Q: Is this normal? Also I noticed a little redness possibly blood in her vaginal area is this normal? A: You don't say when your girl is due to kitten. Its not really normal behaviour and my advice would ... | |
| cat in heat??? | 3/20/2008 |
| Q: I believe I asked you another question. We have a cat is now just barely a year old. She had full ... A: Indeed the cat is in season again without question. Cats can and do come into season in that time ... | |
| 13 mo old female Bengal hasn't gone into heat | 3/19/2008 |
| Q: Lola is 13 mos old and hasn't had her first heat. We bought two unrelated Bengal females (a week ... A: Every cat is an individual in size and sexual maturity. Admittedly Bengals are usually mature quite ... | |
| cat breeding problems | 3/18/2008 |
| Q: Still having trouble with my male Ragdoll breeding to the female. He's 12 months old now and still ... A: Well he is obviously getting the idea but at 12 months he is still quite young as Semi Longhairs to ... | |
| breeding persians | 3/16/2008 |
| Q: I have a 8 month old silver chinchilla... She's a really quiet and well behaved cat... Very friendly ... A: You sound very happy with your Chinchilla. What is the time for breeding? That will depend on your ... | |
| Pregnant Cat | 3/13/2008 |
| Q: I really need to know alot about pregnant cats, and im having trouble because i do not know when did ... A: I think without seeing your cat it is going to be difficult to predict. Whilst she may not have ... | |
| non registered pedigree cats | 3/9/2008 |
| Q: im interested in buying a pedigree cat - korat and/or russian blue and have researched breeders on ... A: Your best port of call would be the breed clubs. If they don't have a kitten list it would be best ... | |
| cat in labor | 3/8/2008 |
| Q: Last night my cat was having a discharge and it was had red in it. I thought she was going to have ... A: I wish this was a precise science but every cat is different. I would say that you should see some ... | |
| First time siamese breeder! | 3/7/2008 |
| Q: ...im planning to breed her when she turns a year old or lil bit older.My question is what do I do ... A: It is not easy to tell with a Siamese as to when she will start calling so you need to be vigilant. ... | |
| cats | 3/6/2008 |
| Q: how do i knonw if my cat is in labour?? what will the contractions look like??? if she is due any ... A: She will probably have a 'show' which will be a watery pink discharge and contractions will start ... | |
| Chocolat tortie | 3/1/2008 |
| Q: I was looking for a persian tortie the regular black and red, I know there are the dilute blue and ... A: The sort of information you are looking for is unlikely to be easily available. The registeries I ... | |
| new kittens deceased | 2/29/2008 |
| Q: I think I spoke to you before. We have a cat only 11 months old who was pregnant. Rather young for ... A: I am very sorry to hear of the loss and as you say, not easy to work out why. From what you say, ... | |
| stray | 2/27/2008 |
| Q: I got a cat today that is very pregnant. She is a stray I took her in because I don't think she ... A: Well done for bringing her inside as yes it would not be nice for her to rear them outside at all. ... | |
| i think my cat's in labor | 2/25/2008 |
| Q: .. her stomach is hard but shes still eating like theres no tomorrow she has been cleaning herself ... A: From what you describe, your cat isn't in labour but it may not be too far off. The milk should ... | |
| Problem with my female cat. running out of time | 2/22/2008 |
| Q: Have a blue point male on loan I payed for him to get my seal point hem.. preganant. both cats are ... A: I am in the UK so its not really possible to phone, but I will try to help this way. I assume your ... | |
| male @female cat having mating problems | 2/19/2008 |
| Q: they have been trying to mate but shes to long and her fur is kind of long back there.she does ... A: A phantomn pregnancy is where the body is fooled into thinking its pregnant and it goes through the ... | |
| male @female cat having mating problems | 2/18/2008 |
| Q: they have been trying to mate but shes to long and her fur is kind of long back there.she does ... A: Indeed 8 months is very young for a stud cat to start working and it is obvious that they are both ... | |
| expected kittens | 2/16/2008 |
| Q: we have a cat who will give birth soon. Within 2 weeks we think. Quite fat now. She's just a "mutt" ... A: Your girl may be getting in difficult places because of your other cat following her around and just ... | |
| psuedo pregnancy/ resorption | 2/16/2008 |
| Q: my one year old burmese female recently went through a phanton pregnancy or it could have been ... A: There is no reason why you can't mate her on her next call. If you have other cats that perhapslook ... | |
| expected kittens | 2/15/2008 |
| Q: we have a cat who will give birth soon. Within 2 weeks we think. Quite fat now. She's just a "mutt" ... A: You are in for an exciting time. Bear in mind that 11 months is very young and whilst her ... | |
| Signs of pregnancy? | 2/15/2008 |
| Q: One of my foster cats is maybe pregnant, but it's hard to tell. Supposedly she's been spayed. She's ... A: If your cat is in fact spayed the fatness could be a case of 'good living'. However, assuming she ... | |
| question on mating of Persian cata | 2/13/2008 |
| Q: I am thw owner of 2 Persian cats, 1 maile, and 1 female. They are just house pets, and I'm not a ... A: I note you say they are house pets and you are not a breeder so think it might be appropriate to ... | |
| pregnant cats | 2/11/2008 |
| Q: I have 2 females cats one dsh cat and one calico cat and they both appear to be pregnant at the same ... A: You are in for a busy time by the sound of it. Its never easy to predict how two cats will relate ... | |
| non active and active reg advice | 2/9/2008 |
| Q: Was wondering if i bought a kitten cat on the GCCF non active registry how do i go about getting it ... A: Tobe able to transfer your cat onto the active register you need your breeder's agreement. You need ... | |
| how many litters can be registered to a queen | 2/3/2008 |
| Q: How many litters can a queen have registered to her? She is on the GCCF Active list. Also how ... A: There is no recommended number of litters for either male or female, but the female is limited by ... | |
| cat prego | 2/2/2008 |
| Q: ok well my cat's teets have tripled in size and she has been wandering around alot. is this a sign ... A: From what you describe I would say she is in her last 10-14 days. The teats increase in size at ... | |
| Persians Cats | 1/31/2008 |
| Q: We have had a Persian for over 14 years. My wife and I are buying two Persians -male and female. ... A: Your best course of action would be to neuter the male. It may not be too long before he matures ... | |
| cat pregnancy | 1/28/2008 |
| Q: she hasn't done it in 2 weeks thank god but she has been acting weird. she isn't as playful but ... A: It certainly sounds as if there may be some infection there s that is definitely not normal. If you ... | |
| cat pregnancy | 1/28/2008 |
| Q: she hasn't done it in 2 weeks thank god but she has been acting weird. she isn't as playful but ... A: I would agree that it isn't normal for a cat at this stage of pregnancy so I would suggest that you ... | |
| birthing large kittens. | 1/27/2008 |
| Q: I bred a BSH queen for the first time about 2 months ago. The male was a medium size male. ... A: Firstly I am so glad that you did end up with one live kitten and that she is doing well. A first ... | |
| pregnancy | 1/27/2008 |
| Q: We have a female cat about 1 year old. She's just an average mixed breed. Recently her nipples have ... A: Indeed it would appear that your girl is expecting. The nipples do enlarge at around the 3 weeks ... | |
| Newborn with strangled foot | 1/16/2008 |
| Q: I thank you in advance for responding to my very important question. My DIL breeds cats. Over ... A: I really feel for you that you are having this hassle. Unless someone is actually there at the time ... | |
| Newborn with strangled foot | 1/16/2008 |
| Q: I thank you in advance for responding to my very important question. My DIL breeds cats. Over ... A: I'm very sorry you had such a bad time with this cat and these were situations that a novice would ... | |
| breeding house cats | 1/4/2008 |
| Q: I have two male kitties one around 1 1/2 years old and the other around 6-7 months. I also have a ... A: Well I'm afraid its really a case of nature will take its course. To be honest its just as well the ... | |
| Re pregnant himalayan | 12/29/2007 |
| Q: I recently took in a Himalayan who is pregnant from a Persian. What kinds of kittens could she have? ... A: A Himalayan and a Persian are essentially the same sort of cat so you will not get a Siamese. A ... | |
| breeding concern | 12/9/2007 |
| Q: I have 3 breeding siamese - my blue male is totally cooperative when it comes to breeding the blue ... A: Apologies for the delay in replying but I have been away for the weekend at a large cat show. I ... | |
| Can same litter cat's breed? | 12/3/2007 |
| Q: My neighbor recently adopted 2 very young kittens from the same litter, one male, the other female. ... A: You are oh so right! Yes litter mates will mate. It is not like humans where we have a sense of ... | |
| Breeding Persian Cats | 12/1/2007 |
| Q: I have been doing research on breeding/showing Persians. I am starting a small breeding program. I ... A: Its not easy having a male in doors and free to mingle with the girls but you can get such things as ... | |
| breeding | 11/29/2007 |
| Q: I HAVE TWO HIMALAYANS,MY GIRL IS 11 MONTHS OLD AND MY MALE IS 12 MONTHS OLD.I HAVE WORRIES ABOUT MY ... A: Every cat matures at a different speed and even within a breed they can all be different. ... | |
| Subject: 2 male kittens or one male/one female? | 11/14/2007 |
| Q: Subject: 2 male kittens or one male/one female? Question Dear Marcia, I have purchased a male ... A: Some breeders neuter at 3 months old so if the Exotic is coming un-neutered I would give him 2/3 ... | |
| Subject: 2 male kittens or one male/one female? | 11/14/2007 |
| Q: Subject: 2 male kittens or one male/one female? Question Dear Marcia, I have purchased a male ... A: I would assume from what you are saying that your cats will be neutered so essentially from that ... | |
| Savannah at show | 11/14/2007 |
| Q: Since Fife is the largest club here in Europe, I am trying to take my Savannahs and show them to ... A: I would read the rule in the same way as yourself, but I am trying to get this clarified by people ... | |
| Deworming | 11/12/2007 |
| Q: I would like to know when it is the best time to deworm my Queen Ragdoll before I breed her. A: It will be OK to worm your cat anytime up to 48 hours before she goes off to stud. If however you ... | |
| breeding my cat | 11/5/2007 |
| Q: I found a cat last week and took him in. I was told that my cat would be great for breeding because ... A: Well done for taking the cat in as I'm sure it will have a good home now. As you have found your ... | |
| Male biting female | 10/28/2007 |
| Q: I have 2 Persian Kittens. An 8 month old female & a 6 month old male from different litters. I 'am ... A: It may be a good idea to separate them at least for a while as if he continues to do this, when she ... | |
| How long after 65 days should a vet be consulted | 10/21/2007 |
| Q: My 1 year old domestic long hair queen Catarina is 66 days today. The dates are 100% accurate ... A: Indeed cats can go to 70 days without too many problems, but if you think that the kittens have gone ... | |
| Breeding, Black male, Blue Female. | 10/20/2007 |
| Q: I would like to breed my cats in order to produce a white kitten. I have a black male with a white ... A: It is unlikely that you would get a solid white kitten from this mating as they both have a ... | |
| ragdolls | 10/17/2007 |
| Q: I have a 11 month old male ragdoll cat. The female has been on heat 3 times and all times he mounts ... A: Well 11 months old is still quite young so there is still plenty of time for him to get it right. ... | |
| Balinese Or Siamese | 10/16/2007 |
| Q: Me and my fiance are looking to get a kitten. We want a Balinese or Siamese. We found a kitten we ... A: A Siamese is a very short haired cat where a Balinese is slightly longer haired especially on its ... | |
| Turkish Angora | 10/13/2007 |
| Q: I have a 6month old Turkish Angora male and I had a few questions. He's around two other altered ... A: Your older boys have been in your household first so established their place in the household before ... | |
| Overdue Cat | 10/10/2007 |
| Q: my friend gave her kittens to me when they were 4mths old and told me that they were spayed and ... A: If your girl got out for one day then you can be pretty sure of your dates. Normally pregnancy is ... | |
| breeding cats | 10/9/2007 |
| Q: hi me again my cat is a tortoise shell and the male is a tabby do you have any idea what age they ... A: These are just colours and patterns and you can get these in most breeds of cat so I can only say ... | |
| breeding cats | 10/9/2007 |
| Q: what age does the male and female have to be to be able to breed them? A: A female should be a minimum of 10 months old but ideally 12 months. The male can mature at ... | |
| My poor queen | 10/8/2007 |
| Q: I've been having cats for some years but a few days before i experienced one of the most horrible ... A: I'm pleased to hear that Princess is OK now. Its always a worrying time when things go wrong. I ... | |
| My poor queen | 10/6/2007 |
| Q: I've been having cats for some years but a few days before i experienced one of the most horrible ... A: First I am so sorry for the delay in replying but I have been away for a few days. I am very sorry ... | |
| Breeding | 9/28/2007 |
| Q: a male applehead siamese seal point and a female wedge face siamese seal point. I was about to spay ... A: Its not easy to say exactly how many of each type you will get as we can only work on averages and ... | |
| Cat breeding | 9/28/2007 |
| Q: MY gorgeous cats are almost ready to breed. The male is 6 months old. the female 1yr4mos. My ... A: I'm not sure quite what you have been told, but if your cat is well in season when you mate her she ... | |
| Breeding | 9/28/2007 |
| Q: a male applehead siamese seal point and a female wedge face siamese seal point. I was about to spay ... A: They should be lovely kittens. You will no doubt get a variety of types in the litter ranging from ... | |
| Pregnant Kitty | 9/26/2007 |
| Q: I have a couple of questions. 1 My cat is pregnant and i was just wondering what are some of the ... A: I assume by your first question that you don't know the dates your cat was mated so you will be ... | |
| breeding | 9/22/2007 |
| Q: i plan on using my male for a stud one time. at what age can i start using him and because i do not ... A: My first question is, was he sold to you as a potential stud and is he registered 'for breeding'. ... | |
| ?????? | 9/12/2007 |
| Q: A friend who bred Turkish Van and Flame Point cat's passed away several months ago. She was a older ... A: Firstly condolences on the passing of your friend. How lovely though that you will have one of the ... | |
| showing cats | 9/8/2007 |
| Q: ..i have a 1 year old doll face seal point himalayan...my question is ...is it only possible to show ... A: I love those doll faced cats. They seem mch more normal. Anyway, as to your question, there is ... | |
| due kittens any day | 9/7/2007 |
| Q: .she attacked me this morning as i stroked her and her nipples are very large and have white stuff ... A: Yes indeed it is best to keep her in as you wouldn't want her to be 'taken short' and have them in ... | |
| due kittens any day | 9/7/2007 |
| Q: .she attacked me this morning as i stroked her and her nipples are very large and have white stuff ... A: Cats gestation lasts between 63-65 days but its not unusual for them to go to 70 days. They do tend ... | |
| Lots of questions. | 9/5/2007 |
| Q: I have two cats, one six month old boy moggie, who's an absolutely lovely cat. Having always wanted ... A: Apologies for the delay in replying but I have had problems getting onto the site. Firstly let me ... | |
| 2 month old cat pregnant? | 9/1/2007 |
| Q: I have a 2 month old cat that used to be energetic active and normal. But just week ago she turned ... A: I assume you meant to say your cat was 2 years old? There is always a chance she may be pregnant if ... | |
| pregnet kitty | 8/27/2007 |
| Q: Ok, so me and my mom found a cat on the side of the road, and she is pregnant. First she was really ... A: Well you are in for some fun in the next few weeks. The pregnancy is approximately 9 weeks ... | |
| breeding cats | 8/26/2007 |
| Q: Is it OK to breed a female and male kitten that have the same father but not the same mother? They ... A: Let me put it to you like this - would you have a baby with your half brother? This is essentially ... | |
| persian and bengal mixed | 8/26/2007 |
| Q: i have a little girl Persian and a little male Bengal. both not fixed and have caught him mounting ... A: In terms of problems re having the kittens, no there should be no problems as the Bengal head in ... | |
| Help | 8/19/2007 |
| Q: A: I replied but the site does not appear to have kept your question or my reply. From memory I did ... | |
| pregnant cat | 8/18/2007 |
| Q: my cat is 68 days pregnant. She is showing no signs of labor.I have talked to my vet and she said to ... A: Yes I have had a cat go 70 days though I would not want her to go any longer. Has your vet listened ... | |
| Urgent help | 8/18/2007 |
| Q: I am desperately seeking help. My cat fifi went into labour 6:30 pm yesterday and have birth to a ... A: So sorry not to have come back to you yet but I have been out of the house all day. I do hope by ... | |
| breeding 1 male cat with 2 female cats | 8/16/2007 |
| Q: me and my husband are wondering if we can breed 1 male persianwith 2 female persians the females ... A: It is the best way to start with unrelated cats. You do need to make sure that they are registered ... | |
| i want kittens | 8/14/2007 |
| Q: i have 3 indoor cats 2 are girls another a boy.One of the femals are fixed but i want my other ones ... A: Every breed and indeed every cat is an individual when it comes to sexual maturity. Some breeds ... | |
Breeding and Showing Cats
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Marcia Owen
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Expertise
I can give answers on cat breeding and showing having 'served' over 30 years in this particular field. I head up a Yahoo Group and also a cat club (NBA Cat Club) devoted to educating novices in the correct way to breed, and also show with both GCCF and TICA on a regular basis, and am well versed with the show world, having been involved in the management of the major GCCF Supreme Show in the UK for over 25 years.
Experience
30 years of continuous cat breeding and showing with two major organisations.
Organizations
GCCF (UK)
TICA
Various UK cat clubs
Publications
Our Cats, Cat World, Club magazines
Education/Credentials
Normal middle school education, and college. Best education credentials I have are raw experience of 30 years
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