Dive into the world of cat breeding. This section provides essential insights into selecting mates, understanding feline genetics, and ethical breeding practices. Perfect for breeders at any level aiming to enhance breed standards and contribute positively to the health and diversity of cats.
Human NICU probiotic medicine has matured around one transformation: pick the strain, not the category. Same genus, different strain, very different result. Here is what the 2023 European position paper and the 2023 FDA alert could mean for puppies and kittens, eventually.
The 5-point whelping box audit every breeder should run before a litter. Why most setups fail on system design, not equipment.
Feline dystocia kills 40 to 44 percent of kittens in affected litters. The 2-hour rule, the 30-minute pushing rule, and the dark brown-black discharge before a kitten are your three non-negotiable triggers to call your vet. Observe, time, transport.
Neonatal isoerythrolysis kills kittens when a Type B queen's colostrum antibodies destroy Type A kittens' red blood cells. Blood typing before mating and 24-hour colostrum management prevent it entirely.
The first 72 hours shape a kitten's entire microbiome. C-section, antibiotics, and early weaning can derail it. Here is what actually protects gut colonization.
Your queen's fertility window is shorter than you think. Here's exactly when to breed, what to test, and which signs most breeders miss.
The 2025 RECOVER guidelines just flipped neonatal resuscitation on its head. What you learned about airway clearance? It's time to unlearn it.
Discover why most cat breeders use calcium incorrectly during queening. Learn proper timing, dosing, and when calcium can actually harm your queen.
Discover how optimal body condition and nutrition impact fertility, litter size, and offspring health in both dogs and cats.
Discover the 3 physical signs and 6 assessment tools that reveal when your puppies and kittens are truly ready for weaning—beyond calendar dates.
DR. EMMANUEL FONTAINE 