The Cat Breeders Handbook


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The Complete Book of Cat Breeding


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Responding to the increasing popularity of pure-bred cats among today's pet owners, the author gives detailed information and instruction to owners who plan to breed pedigreed cats. Feline traits are summarized in detail as they relate to the periods of female heat, mating, and reproducing. Advice is offered on choosing and conditioning breeding stock. Common problems and responsibilities are spelled out as they relate to selecting mates and breeding, pregnancy, the birth process, care of newborn kittens, postnatal care of the queen, registering the animals with the proper associations, and selling the kittens to responsible owners. Full-color photos and many line drawings.




Breeding Pedigreed Cats


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From establishing a cattery to caring for the kittens to legal & ethical issues, here is everything a cat breeder needs to know.




Genetics for Cat Breeders


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Genetics for Cat Breeders, Second Edition covers the considerable advances in the practical application of genetics to cat breeding. This book is divided into nine chapters and begins with a discussion of the elementary principles of heredity. The subsequent chapters deal with the practical aspects of feline reproduction and development and the main factors in the practice of cat breeding. Other chapters examine the genetics of feline color and coat variation and breeds. These topics are followed by a review on the problem of genetic defects in cats. The last chapters considers the importance of record keeping in animal breeding, including providing an accurate record of familial relationship, information upon the phenotype characteristics and breeding performance, and a source of data for future decisions. This book will be of great value to biologists, cat breeders, and researchers.




The Maine Coon Cat


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The Maine Coon is arguably the most popular breed of cat in the United States, and it is certainly the largest, with some males weighing nearly 20 pounds. This book provides an informative and fun look at America’s favorite feline, exploring the history and origins of the breed, traits and characteristics, interviews with breeders and owners, and some practical how-to advice. Filled with color photographs and sidebars of pertinent information, this is the perfect book for cat lovers.




Feline Husbandry


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Birman Cats - The Owner's Guide from Kitten to Old Age - Buying, Caring For, Grooming, Health, Training, and Understanding Your Birman Cat Or Kitten


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Birman Cats - The Owner's Guide from Kitten to Old Age is a must-have book for any responsible owner of a Birman kitten or adult cat. Expert breeder and owner Rosemary Kendall writes in a fun and entertaining way about Birmans while packing the book full of useful hints and tips. In addition, 25 expert Birman breeders were actively involved in making contributions, including 3 in-depth breeder interviews (one with the Cat Fanciers' Association Best of Breed winner) sharing their stories and advice. Just some of the subjects covered include: origins and history of the Birman cat, types and colors, buying an adult cat or kitten, male or female, pros and cons, rescue, adoption, breeders, catteries, personality, socialization, spaying, neutering, litter training, bringing your kitten home, grooming, combing, bathing, cat shows, health, vaccinations, understanding your Birman, play and toys, food and nutrition, old age and what to expect, and much more... "I've bought almost every Birman cat book there is but this is the best so far. Our adorable cats are comprehensively covered here with plenty of experts involved." - Amanda Jefferies




Maine Coon Cats - The Owners Guide from Kitten to Old Age - Buying, Caring For, Grooming, Health, Training, and Understanding Your Maine Coon


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Wouldn't it be incredible if expert Maine Coon breeders combined to create the ultimate owner's guide? Well here it is! This one-stop 'instruction manual' is the essential companion to your lovable Maine Coon. Over 154 pages we cover everything you should know from buying a new kitten through to old age.




The Veterinarians' Guide to Your Cat's Symptoms


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The experts reveal how to interpret and understand your cat's symptoms and what steps to take to ensure its health. This comprehensive and practical book is designed to assist cat owners in understanding their pets' bodies and health based on signs and symptoms of disease, and in determining the most common medical problems that might cause particular symptoms. Adopting the "decision chart" format from popular symptom guides for human ailments, such as the American Medical Association's Guide to Your Family's Symptoms and Take Care of Yourself, five leading veterinarians have designed a user-friendly chart system that will guide a pet owner from noting the symptom and observing the cat's behavior to understanding the associated signs of an illness, the possible conditions, and the best steps to take. Filled with more than 150 charts in an easy-to-follow two-color format and medical drawings, The Veterinarians' Guide to Your Cat's Symptoms is the indispensable reference for cat owners. It not only considers the problems of sick and injured pets, but also addresses the needs of healthy animals. It has all the information a cat owner needs: ¸ What a healthy cat should look like ¸ Flow charts to the 200 most common symptoms ¸ Behavioral issues, such as spraying and clawing ¸ Emergency first aid, including transporting an injured cat ¸ A glossary of veterinary diagnostic tests and medical terms With this unique combination of medical information and advice, plus an innovative chart system, The Veterinarians' Guide to Your Cat's Symptoms will ensure that your cat really does have nine lives.




The McO Cattery Bible: The Maine Coon Cat Owner and Breeder Handbook


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This handbook/pocket reference is a Must Have for any Maine Coon cat owner, Breeder, or someone whom simply wants to learn more about this majestic cat breed. This book contains a little bit of everything, from the history of the breed, legends and folklore of their origin, to genetic and hereditable health information. Also included are descriptions of the characteristics, trait, structure, features and temperament of a Maine Coon cat. Maine Coon cat breeding information in a step by step easy to follow format, to pregnancy and labor tips, the registration process, color coding systems and so much more!