Tips, Stories & Advice for Cat Breeders

Starting out as a new cat breeder can feel overwhelming. Everywhere you look, people say you need to find a mentor before you can even begin. But how do you know who to trust? And do you really need one at all?

I want to share my personal take on how to choose the right guidance, what a mentor (or ...

If you are a cat breeder, you already know that social media is one of the best tools you can use to promote your cattery and find the right homes for your kittens.

The tricky part is that most of us did not become cat breeders because we wanted to run social media accounts. Between cleaning litter...

If you’re new to cat breeding, this will make a lot more sense once you know what stage you’re at.  Take the quiz first and I’ll point you in the right direction.  👉 Take My Quiz

Your first litter of kittens is on the way and you're feeling a mix of nerves and excitement. That is completely normal....

If you're a breeder and your kittens suddenly start sneezing, or if new kitten owners call concerned about watery eyes, Feline Herpes Virus (FHV-1) might be the reason.

It’s one of the most common respiratory viruses in cats — and it’s something most breeders will deal with at some point.

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Grooming is an essential part of breeding cats. With one or two pet cats it is an easy task. When you are caring for a whole group of breeding cats it becomes something you need to plan and work hard at.

Good grooming tools are essential. They save you time, keep your cats looking beautiful, and he...

If you’re thinking about having a stud cat in your breeding program, this is something you want to get right from the start.  There are a few decisions early on that will make your life either very easy or very stressful later.  I go through all of it step by step in my Stud Cats Mini Course.  👉 Stu...

As a cat breeder, sexing kittens is something you’ll need to get right from the very first litter. Pet owners might only need this once, but breeders do it many times a year. Here’s how to be sure every time.

One of the most common questions I get asked as a breeder is
“Is my kitten a male or a fem...

Keeping cat food fresh is one of the simplest but most effective ways to make feeding your breeding cats and your kittens easier. Cats have an incredible sense of smell. If the food smells stale or even slightly off they will often refuse to eat it. That means wasted food and frustrated owners.

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How do I clean up cat pee?  It’s a common question and one I am weirdly in a very special position to answer!!

Over all the years I have been breeding cats I have had them pee on things they shouldn’t many, many times.  I also own stud cats who have a unique, stronger urine smell and a unique, stro...