Milk supply is a late signal. Her weight, her body condition and her muscle change first. Five checkpoints across the cycle, three signals at each one, and the two practical triggers I use to decide when watching a trend becomes calling the vet.
Category: Feline Health
Explore crucial aspects of feline reproductive health, emphasizing preventive care and veterinary breakthroughs for breeding cats and kittens. An indispensable resource for breeders dedicated to fostering optimal health and longevity in their cats through knowledgeable health management.
Why Does Your Queen Keep Missing Cycles?
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.
Why Your Dog Cat Feeding Timeline Is Backwards?
Discover how optimal body condition and nutrition impact fertility, litter size, and offspring health in both dogs and cats.
Is Progesterone Testing About to Go Blood-Free?
Discover new saliva, app and wearable options set to replace blood draws for progesterone testing in dogs and cats.
Dog Cat Body Condition Score: How Does It Affect Breeding?
Discover how dog body condition score drives fertility in dogs and cats. Get 13 breeder fixes and my protocol—raise healthier litters today.
How many times can a cat get pregnant
How many litters can a cat safely have? Discover the truth about feline fertility, ethical breeding limits, and why quality—not quantity—builds a queen’s legacy. A must-read for responsible cat breeders.
When Can a Male Cat Start Breeding? A Vet’s Guide to Feline Reproduction
When can a male cat start breeding? Discover the age, signs of sexual maturity, and best practices for responsible cat breeding from a veterinarian’s perspective.
The Surprising 3 Markers Boosting Breeding Success in Dogs & Cats
At the end of June, I found myself wandering through the vibrant streets of Barcelona—not just for the tapas and Gaudí's masterpieces, but to attend the EVSSAR meeting. It's the annual European conference where dog and cat reproduction specialists like me gather once a year. Among all the lectures, one particularly grabbed my attention. It was delivered by my good friend Dr. Hasan Sontas, titled “Laboratory Tests in Repro Cases: An Update.” I really enjoyed his lecture; it was a great mix of science and practical tips that anyone can use in their kennel, cattery, or veterinary clinic. Intrigued? Let me break it down.
Fertility Supplements for Male Dogs & Cats
I’ve been asked this question a lot recently: "Can supplements improve fertility in male dogs and cats?" Curiosity got the better of me, so I dove into the latest research. What I discovered was quite eye-opening… and I think it's something you'll find valuable. 🙂
Melatonin Magic: Transforming Cat Heat Management?
Discover how melatonin transforms cat heat management, offering safe, reversible control for cat breeders. In this blog, uncover strategies to harness melatonin's full potential.
DR. EMMANUEL FONTAINE 