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Every breeder wants a happy cat family where everyone gets along. It can be very distressing when two cats take a dislike to one another — and aren't afraid to show it.
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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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Occasionally, a well-planned breeding you are looking forward to takes an unexpected detour when the bride and groom develop a dislike for one another. There are ways you can encourage love to bloom between even the most uncooperative of fiancées.
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Clicker training offers you an effective communication tool to use with your cat. You can click and reward for subtle behaviors you normally wouldn't be able to acknowledge. This can be particularly helpful when dealing with an aggressive cat.
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Clipnosis (a combination of the words "clip" and "hypnosis") is a handy tool for the safe and effective handling of a cat, whether to make grooming easier or performing minor veterinary procedures. Learn more about this technique.
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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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Most cats are typically excellent mothers, so it can be very disheartening when a queen fails to properly care for her kittens. Evaluate the degree, seriousness and consequences of the individual queen's poor mothering instincts to formulate a plan to encourage her mothering skills.
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Most cats are expert at hiding any sign that they are in pain. Learning which feline behaviors are indicative of possible pain is a very helpful skill to develop to safeguard your favorite kitty's health.
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Using a modified version of the Volhard Puppy Aptitude Test, cat breeders can temperament test their kittens too. Learn how a series of simple tests can help you better predict the adult cat's temperament of today's adorable kitten.
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Purchasing a proven cat is often a good way to jump start your breeding program, provided you know what questions to ask the seller about the cat's breeding history before you make your purchase.
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