How To Breed To Get Kittens Of The Sex You Prefer Member Article Do you want more female kittens in your litter? You can actually breed to increase your chances of getting girls . . . or boys. It is impossible to completely control the sex of the kittens produced in a litter, there are a few things you can do that may tip the scales in favor of producing more kittens of the sex you really want -- including the timing of the actual act of mating between the stud and queen. READ MORE >> C-Section Scenarios Member Article The response to the first article in this series was overwhelming - and so her are another 10 more real-life feline pregnancies for you to test your knowledge and instincts by deciding what you would do given specific birthing scenarios ... READ MORE >> Neutering A Male Cat Member Article It is helpful for every cat breeder to be familiar with the surgical procedure to neuter a male cat. This photo essay follows the operation from pre-surgical preparation to completion... READ MORE >> Photo Fraud Member Article More and more, breeders are purchasing cats based solely on photos they see on the internet or receive by email. Caveat Emptor means you need to be aware of some changes that can be made to photos that are unethical. READ MORE >> Developing A Relationship With Your Veterinarian Member Article Perhaps one of the most important and precious relationships you will ever have in your career as a cat breeder, is the one you develop with your veterinarian. READ MORE >> TICA's Top Cats & Kittens 2020 Free Article Congratulations to the top cats and kittens in TICA for 2019! READ MORE >> CFA Distinguished Merit Winners Updated Free Article The most recent Persian and Exotic Distinguished Merit Winners in CFA have been added to each of their Breed or Color Division articles! Thank you Kathy Durdick of Ristokat Himalayans for your dedicated updating of all our historical and statistical show articles. READ MORE >> Hope After Pyo Free Article Liz Ward of Huggibear Burmese shares her experience with a queen successfully producing live kittens after suffering two bouts of pyometra . . . READ MORE >> While COVID-19 remains a world crisis, ShowCatsOnline will list all our relevant articles in this special section of our homepage: TICA Holds Virtual Cat Shows During COVID-19 Free Article With cat shows cancelled around the world, TICA has moved their cat shows into the online universe . . . 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 >> 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 >> 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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