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Some breeders have the bare basics in their birthing kit. Look in someone else's "kit" and they are almost prepared to perform a Caesarean section. What should you have in your birthing kit?
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Learn which birthing behavior falls within the range of 'normal', and more importantly, learn the warning signs that a queen needs help to deliver her kittens safely.
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Whether you are a newbie, or an old hand at delivering kittens, this is an excellent article for refining your midwifery skills. It covers everything from before delivery of the kittens, cutting the cord, right up to the kittens snuggling up to their mother's tummy.
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Each cat breeder needs to have a routine to follow when their queen gives birth to her kittens. A good birthing protocol will maximize every kitten's chance of being born healthy and minimize possible problems in the first fragile weeks of its life.
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Breeders' Edge is a company that produces a line of products and supplements specifically designed to help breeding males, pregnant females, and their newborn kittens.
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When labor and delivery does not go normally, it can be an anguishing decision whether to schedule the mother-to-be for a C-section, or whether to wait and see if the queen can deliver naturally. Test your knowledge and instincts by deciding what you would do given specific birthing scenarios.
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The response to the first article in this series was overwhelming - and so here are 10 more real-life feline pregnancies for you to test your knowledge and instincts by deciding what you would do given specific birthing scenarios.
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The response to the first article in this series was overwhelming - and so here are 10 more real-life feline pregnancies for you to test your knowledge and instincts by deciding what you would do given specific birthing scenarios.
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Knowing how to best prepare your queen for a C-section, and how take care of her afterwards, can make the difference between a queen who successfully raises her litter on her own, or a queen who rejects her kittens completely.
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Every breeder should have a discussion with their veterinarian regarding their procedures should a cat need a C-section. Don't wait until a C-section is needed to find out your vet's views and techniques.
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