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Cats - Reproduction and breeding

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  • Castration or vasectomy for your pet

    Castration or vasectomy for your pet?

    Castration is a relatively easy procedure to perform, fast and inexpensive, and in the long run has many benefits over vasectomizing pet dogs.
  • newborn kitten with mother

    Cat breeding at this time of the year

    As the weather starts to become a bit warmer and the days begin to lengthen, entire female cats start to come on call - this is also known as coming on heat or into season. Their behaviour can appear
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    Desexing - about the sterilisation procedure

    This article provides information on when you should have your pet desexed, what is involved in the procedure and some of the myths of desexing.
  • Desexing - the medical and behavioural benefits of sterilisation

    It goes without saying, desexing prevents the devastating destruction of unwanted kittens and puppies who end up in shelters and rescue facilities, but there are also important medical and behavioural benefits to consider.
  • Hand rearing kittens

    Hand rearing kittens is tricky but rewarding work and can be done by bottle or syringe feeding and tube feeding. Learn when, what and how to hand feed your kitten. Also learn tips on weight gain, how to get your kitten to urinate and defaecate. As well as important tips on kitten care.

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