Breeding Cats

Kittens will start eating solid foods around five to six weeks in the form of moistened kitten food and then move to dry food by six to eight weeks. Wean kittens off of milk by placing solid food...

Taking care of newborn kittens requires allowing the mother cat to care for the kittens and avoiding over-handling them until they are several weeks old. In an orphan situation, learn about...

The average mother cat will have a litter of three to five kittens, with the extended range being one to eight kittens. Get an X-ray or ultrasound of a pregnant cat to find out how many kittens...

After pricing kitty condos for Rubio I decided that although my cat wasn't worth the $170 for a new condo with all the extras, the poor little guy deserved something. So I built him one in just a...

Breeding cats can be an exciting and rewarding experience when it goes well. Proper care of the mother cat and her newborn kittens will go a long way toward ensuring that your breeding experience...

Newborn kittens are very fragile. In my experience, the first 48 hours are an exceptionally critical time for these babies. Kittens must nurse and they must be kept warm, but even if the situation...

There are few things in life more exciting to a cat lover than shopping for a new feline. Potential cat owners should be knowledgeable about the breed they are interested in procuring and ready to...

A sphynx is a friendly cat whose unusual hairless appearance is guaranteed to draw comments. While breeding and selling these appealing feline seems like an ideal business for a cat lover, it is...

Ragdolls are a large-boned cat with a laid-back personality. Ragdolls are prized for their long non-matting coat. Referred to as "gentle giants," Ragdolls make excellent family pets because of...

Mother Nature can usually guide the birth, but if you do get involved, follow these steps to ensure your cat's safe and comfortable delivery of her kittens.