Unsuccessful Pregnancies In Cats Member Article It is a long journey from the fertilization of an egg by a sperm to the final goal of the successful birth of a kitten. In between lies obstacles - reabsorption, abortion, mummification, premature birth and stillbirths. Learn more about what can go wrong and how to respond to specific problems when they occur... READ MORE >> Rodent Ulcer In A Nursing Cat Member Article Jasmine Alexander of Snobelle Chinchilla Persians shares her story of treating a rodent ulcer on the lip of a cat that was still nursing a litter of kittens. READ MORE >> Placing A Kitten In A Family With Young Children Member Article The bond between a child and a cat lasts a lifetime and enriches their lives as nothing else can. However, failing to teach a child how to handle a kitten properly can result in suffering on the part of the cat and, in some cases, injury to the child... so a child must ne taught how to be gentle with the new feline member of the family... READ MORE >> Leasing A Cat Member Article There are many situations in which two breeders may enter into a lease agreement - and the conditions can vary as widely as the people and their situations. READ MORE >> Retiring Your Stud Cat Member Article When a stud cat has contributed all he can to your breeding program, the time will inevitably come when you will consider retiring him from his manly duties. What will be his next step? READ MORE >> How To Say "No" Member Article For most breeders, it is not an easy thing to have to tell a kitten inquirer that you don't want to sell a kitten to them. It is uncomfortable. Awkward. It can become combative and contentious. However, it is something that has to be dealt with - hopefully with as much grace as possible. This article provides you with useful tips on how to say no ... READ MORE >> A Cat Gets A Second Chance Free Article The true story of a crippled kitty and a soft-hearted veterinarian. READ MORE >> A Cat's Age In Human Years Free Article Most people think that one year in a cat's life is equivalent to seven years in a human life. That is a myth . . . READ MORE >> While COVID-19 remains a world crisis, ShowCatsOnline will list all our relevant articles in this special section of our homepage: Cats Provide Comfort During COVID-19 Free Article During the COVID-19 pandemic, cats can serve as a valuable source of connection and comfort for their human family. READ MORE >> TICA Holds Virtual Cat Shows During COVID-19 Free Article TICA (The International Cat Association) has instituted a series of "virtual" cat shows allow you to enter your cat into a competition by sending in photos or videos of your cat. Learn more . . . READ MORE >> Length Of Time COVID-19 Survives On Various Surfaces Member Article How long COVID-19 can survive in the environment depends on the surface on which it lands. READ MORE >> Cleaning And Disinfecting For COVID-19 Member Article With the recent discovery that cats can contract COVID19, proper cleaning and disinfection at home and in the cattery is even more important than usual. READ MORE >> Breeding Cats During COVID-19 Member Article Can you continue to breed cats safely during the COVID-19 pandemic? What problems does the pandemic present to cat breeders? READ MORE >> Selling Kittens Amidst Concerns Of COVID-19 Member Article How do you sell your kittens while keeping both yourself and your kitten buyers safe by social distancing? READ MORE > > Two Pet Cats Test Positive For COVID-19 Free Article The first cats in the U.S. to test positive for COVID-19 are in the state of New York, the epicenter of the pandemic in the United States READ MORE >> Cats Can Catch COVID-19 Member Article A new study from researchers in Chine reveal that cats can catch COVID-19 from infected people . . . READ MORE >> Taking Your Cat To The Vet During Covid-19 Member Article Amid all the concerns regarding the transmission of Covid-19 between people, and the necessity of "social distancing", what do you do if you need to take your cat to the veterinarian for diagnosis or treatment? How do you keep yourself safe? How does the vet and staff keep themselves safe? READ MORE >> COVID-19 & Your Cat Member Article The world is reacting to the pandemic that is COVID-19. Do you need to take precautions to protect your cats from this virus? Can your cat catch COVID-19? READ MORE >> Tiger At Bronx Zoo Tests Positive For COVID-19 Free Article 4-year-old female Malayan tiger at the Bronx Zoo in New York City has tested positive for COVID-19 . . . READ MORE >> CFA & TICA End Show Seasons Due To Concerns About COVID-19 Free Article As of Monday, March 16, 2020, all CFA cat shows through May 31 were cancelled - effectively ending the CFA cat fancy show season, and delaying the beginning of the new show season by a month. TICA quickly followed suit. READ MORE >> The Gallery The Gallery is a permanent photo collection of all breeds of pedigreed cats. Each member of ShowCatsOnline is invited to submit one cat to be included in the Gallery as our GIFT to you, EVERY YEAR when you join or renew your membership! Cats with the breeding title of DM, OS, OD or its equivalent can be submitted at NO CHARGE. Additional cats are only $5 each or 3/$10. Every cat owner is encouraged to create an enduring legacy for the breeders of tomorrow by including your cat in The Gallery. You do NOT need to be a member of ShowCatsOnline.com to include your cat in the Gallery. ADD YOUR CAT TO THE GALLERY >> VIEW THE GALLERY >>

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