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Imagine the disappointment when you put the male in with a queen in heat . . . and instead of a romantic tryst, he attacks her! Fear not. There are solutions to their romantic speed bump.
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Feeding Vitamin E & Brewers Yeast may help your male cat sire more kittens. This article tells you how, and why, you should consider adding these supplements to your stud cat's diet.
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Occasionally a breeder may need to find a proven stud cat for their breeding program. This article discusses what to look for, where to look, what questions to ask and how to introduce the proven male to maximize his chances of integrating easily into your exisiting cattery.
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Feline acne and stud tail are more common than you think. It's a problem akin to teenage acne. Most cases are mild that they often go unnoticed. More serious cases may take some experimentation to find the best treatment.
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Unfortunately, virgin male kitties are not able to read a book about proper sexual practices. With only his hormones prodding him, before a male kitten breeds his first queen, he may be a little bewildered about who or what he should desire as a potential "mate". He is a confused stud cat-to-be.
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While it is a "delicate" topic, checking your stud cat's breeding equipment should be part of his general health and grooming check-up.
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If you have a breeding male cat that suddenly seems to be having trouble completing the mating "act", his problem may be as simple as a hair ring. Learn more about this troublesome possibility and how to fix it.
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One of the most curious and unique behaviors exhibited by felines is called 'huffing'. The cat extends its neck forward and open its mouth slightly while making no sound.
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Introducing a stud cat to a new female is relatively easy, however because there are occasions when there may be a conflict of personalities between the two "soon-to-be-lovers", all introductions should be supervised.
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When she receives a letter from a pet owner requesting stud service for ‘just one litter’, Kathy Durdick of Ristokat Himalayans realizes she can turn her reply into a teachable moment.
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.
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When a stud cat retires, he is usually neutered. Do you know what changes to expect? How long will he remain fertile? Will he stop spraying? Learn the answers to these questions and much more.
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Paraphimosis is a condition that occurs when a stud cat cannot pull his penis back into its prepuce, usually following his mating with a female cat. Learn the treatment for this serious problem.
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Phimosis is a condition in a male cat that can prevent him from breeding successfully, and make his career as a stud cat a non-starter because he is unable to extrude his penis from his body. Learn more about this problem and how with surgical treatment, it can be corrected
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Understanding and avoiding the dangers of the "Popular Sire Syndrome" is important for every breeder in order to protect both their own breeding program, and the long-term future of their entire breed.
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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?
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Having your male show cat begin to spray in the judging ring can feel like the end of his show career, but there are tricks you can employ to make it easier on everyone and still keep showing.
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Contrary to popular opinion, stud cats do not necessarily need to be kept separated. Learn how an Australian breeder of British Shorthairs was able to get her boys to share housing.
Let's not be too indelicate, but there is a distinctive difference between the working "equipment" of a stud cat and a neutered kitty that goes beyond whether or not a boy has pom-poms. This "other difference" can be used to determine when a recently neutered cat can be allowed to be with girls without the risk of a surprise litter.
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Every cat breeder faces the challenge of minimizing the odor of cats in their home. No odor is quite as pungent and distinctive as that of the unneutered male feline, so here are some tips that can help control the smell of stud cat urine.
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