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If you breed a blood type B queen to a blood type A stud, you risk losing the entire litter shortly after birth. Learn why this happens and what you can do to avoid the problem.
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Jeanne O’Donnell of Donegal Himalayans invites all breeders of Persians and Exotic Shorthairs to join in the fight to discover a DNA test for HCM in Persians & Zots.
Every breeder needs to decide what will be a 'deal-breaker' in their breeding program. This is the line they are not willing to cross. A deal-breaker might be the flaws in a cat that are unacceptable or the conditions in a contract that are non-negotiable. Learn more.
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There is a simple DNA test available to determine if a cat has the PK Deficiency gene. This article explains in detail how after testing, a carefully planned program can be implemented to eliminate the PK Deficiency gene from all breeding cats within just a generation or two.
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It is important for every cat breeder to understand the impact that the heart disease HCM (hypertrophic cardiomyopathy) can have on their breeding program. This article explains the simple steps you can take to reduce the risk of HCM in your cats
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Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is the most common form of heart disease in cats and is characterized by an increase in the thickness of the muscular wall of the heart.
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Follow the intriguing medical case history of a Himalayan kitten born with two genetic abnormalities that produced a unique appearance; one that created an unusual eye and one of confused sexual identification.
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It is possible for a litter of kittens to be sired by two different male cats. Learn why this is possible and what to do if a cat breeder suspects it may have happened in their breeding program.
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While a cat breeder plans future litters, sometimes accidents happen. In the case of an unexpected feline pregnancy, there may be a need to have a paternity test to determine the sire of a litter.
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Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is an inherited, genetic and progressive kidney disease that has been found cats, along with other mammals including humans. PKD is defined and characterized by the presence of multiple cysts in both kidneys.
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