Becoming a Cat Breeder – What You Need To Know

Becoming a cat breeder

Becoming a cat breeder can be a rewarding challenge but it is not as easy as most people think. Cat breeding is a long and slow process while you learn as much as you can about your chosen breed, genetics, and feline management.

Most breeders will not break even, but there are many great rewards. Breeding cats cost a lot of money to purchase and housing, food, and medical bills all add up.

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How to Determine the Age of a Kitten

How to determine the age of a kitten

At a glance Birth: Newborn kittens weigh between 90 – 100 grams, the umbilical cord is attached, eyes and ears are closed. 0 – 3 days: The umbilical cord falls off on the third day, eyes are still shut. 7 – 10 days: All kittens are born with blue eyes which begin to open from … Read more

Cleaning Cat Urine From Carpet-Step By Step Guide

Cleaning cat urine from carpet
  1. Blot the area. If the urine is still wet, blot up as much as you can with paper towels or old hand towels. Stand on the paper towel to help absorb as much moisture as possible.
  2. Clean the area. There are many commercially available products on the market designed to remove and neutralise cat urine odour. Some of these products come in powder form, so can be easily vacuumed off, others are liquid (often as a spray), so once you have applied it, it can be dried with the aid of a hairdryer. Commercial products contain enzymes that help to break down the cat urine. Alternatively, you can use a homemade recipe to clean cat urine, which can be found below.

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Indoor vs Outdoor Cats – Pros and Cons

Indoor vs outdoor cats

At a glance

Pros of indoors

  • No risk of traffic accidents
  • Reduced exposure to parasites and the diseases they carry
  • Less chance of infectious disease
  • Avoid fights with other animals (cats, dogs, wild animals)
  • No encounters with deliberate acts of cruelty
  • Less exposure to toxins (rat poison, antifreeze, baits)
  • No risk of being stolen
  • Keeps wildlife safe
  • An indoor cat can’t get lost
  • Keeps neighbours happy
  • Abiding by council regulations (many councils are banning cats from roaming or creating curfews)

Pros of outdoors

  • Mentally stimulating
  • More physical exercise

Striking a compromise

  • Environmental enrichment, as well as daily play therapy, can meet your cat’s physical and mental needs in a safe environment.
  • Build a cat enclosure or catio so the cat can enjoy the outdoors but remain safe.
  • Schedule daily play sessions with the cat to burn off energy.
  • Provide plenty of interactive toys as well perches, shelves and scratching posts.
  • Teach the cat to walk on a leash.
  • Grow cat-friendly grass or catnip for the cat to enjoy.

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Cat and Kitten in Different Languages

Cat and kitten in other languages

“Chat.” “Neko.” “Köttur.” No matter how you say it, cats are one of the world’s most beloved creatures! In fact, over 370 million cats are kept as pets globally. From the hot, dry outback of Australia to the cold northern forests of Canada (and every country in between) felines live happily alongside their human companions. … Read more