Hand rearing kittens
Young kittens may need to be hand-raised for many reasons including: The kittens are orphaned or abandoned The mother develops a medical condition (eg. mastitis, eclampsia) or requires medication which is not [...]
Pregnancy and your dog – an overview
Pregnancy (or the gestation period) in bitches normally ranges from 58 to 65 days with an average of 65 days. Individuals may vary but you should inform your veterinarian should your bitch [...]
Orphaned puppies – caring, feeding, healthcare
Raising an orphaned litter of puppies can be a time consuming exercise but one that is associated with many rewards. Puppies may be orphaned for many reasons such as rejection by their [...]
Breeding – Rearing Puppies and Caring for a Mother
For the next two months, even if everything went smoothly with the birth, you have a lot of work to do! After the birthing process, clean up the mother as much as [...]
Cat breeding at this time of the year
As the weather starts to become a bit warmer and the days begin to lengthen, entire female cats start to come on call - this is also known as coming on heat [...]
Breeding – The Breeding Decision
Many owners find the companionship of their dog so rewarding that they feel they would like to breed their dog, continue the bloodline and retain an offspring. This can occur with both [...]
