Cat Breeder Sensei Says

There's no doubt that the United States is facing a recession. With the steady rise of interest rates and the cost of essential items like food and gas on the rise, it's making buying decisions a little more challenging for many people. When facing a slower economy, it's more important than ever that you are getting your message in front of the right people.  While it's true that the "average...

This Podcast Episode talks about what you can do to "recession-proof" your cattery and make sure that there's still demand for your kittens, even during low consumer spending.

When I decided to start my journey as Maine Coon breeder, I bought a girl first. NOT THE BEST IDEA. In just a short time, she was having regular heat cycles and I found myself in a panic! Scrambling to try to find a male for her, I was even asking random strangers if they would let me use their male. LOL As you can imagine, that didn't go over well. Listen to this podcast episode to discover what...

This podcast episode is somewhat of a "story time", where you hear of 2 different scenarios of breeding Queens and the status of both of them today. It's a fine example of how health incidents are always unexpected, unpredictable, and unwelcome in our cattery. In addition, they're also inevitable.

There are pros and cons to using social media to advertise your cattery and your kittens. This podcast episode will expose the reasons why you shouldn't put all of your eggs into one basket when it comes to social media.  It also offers the ultimate solution for building a loyal following for your cattery, and how to implement this action immediately.  Discover how to sell your kittens without...

How many cats is too many? That is a question we've probably all asked ourselves at some point.  This podcast episode will explore this idea. It's not an attack on one person, breeder or pet owner .  Rather a look into the world of pet owners that have "too many" cats coming from the opinion of one person. The objective of this episode is to help you realize that there might be a number...

The struggle is real when it comes to shedding, hairballs, and the dreadful mats. All of these things are inevitable but can be dramatically reduced with some awesome grooming tips that are shared in this podcast episode.

Selling kittens with breeding rights comes with big responsibilities, there are several ideas you can explore when it comes to selling one of your kittens to another cattery. This podcast episode will cover some of the concerns you can contemplate about before making that final decision.

Deciding when to retire your Queens from your breeding program is a hard decision to make.  Situations arise other than the normal "retirement" age of a Queen. This podcast episode will explore some of the reasons you may consider retiring a Queen from your breeding program. 

Discover the top 5 reasons of when to take your cat to the emergency vet and when labor and delivery issues become urgent.

In this episode of Cat Breeder Sensei Says, we'll talk with Annette Louviere , a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine with Wisdom Panel. She'll explain the benefits of using Wisdom Panel in your cattery.  If you're not testing your cats yet, or are thinking about starting your own breeding cattery, learn all you can about screening your cats using this process.

This podcast episode is another fun Mashup, where we talk about multiple topics including, the temp in your cattery, hairball control, and kitten room tips.  Some of the smallest tips can lead to the greatest achievements! 

Learning how to transport kittens both domestically and internationally is helpful to your cattery. If you're able to offer delivery and transport your kittens, you'll greatly increase your audience. There's several options when it comes to transporting your kittens and/or retirees that we will cover in this episode. 

Our first Breeder Spotlight is with Pearl Frazier from Pearl's Ragdolls . Located in Fort Worth, Texas - Pearl is a breeder of Ragdoll kittens.  Her small home-based cage less cattery has a viral following on Social Media. Listen in to this episode as we talk to Pearl about how she got started, how she runs her cattery, and her top 3 "must haves" for every cattery!

Managing multiple litters of kittens in one space can be challenging for any Pedigree cat breeder. Let's get creative and find solutions.

Intact male cats can actually enjoy the company of another cat. Every cat is different when it comes to their preferences for sharing space. This Podcast Episode goes into Detail about Intact Male Cats living together, and how to make the transition harmonious.

Setting up your kitten room and nursery is fun and exciting!! Here are some tips to help you setup your space that will be safe and cozy for both the Queen and her kindle.

Cat Breeder Sensei Says explains why you can learn to be your own vet, what constitutes a pet emergency, go home bag ideas, and more! Find out in this episode!

You my find yourself asking "Is my cat in labor"? There are some sure fire ways to tell if your cat is labor. Listen to this podcast episode!

Learn how to introduce cats for mating and how to handle different scenarios based on your cats living situations. Get the tips.

In this podcast episode, we'll discuss the cat breeder contract and highlight some of the issues that you may want to include in yours. 

Here are some tips on how to identify and care for a sick kitten, starting from neonatal to the bigger babies. Tips and at-home care.

It's always exciting when you mate your Queen for the very first time.  In most cases, you've acquired your breeding cats as kittens, and have watched them grow up and mature into beautiful cats.   This Podcast Episode will explain in detail the signs and symptoms that you can look for to conclude that she is pregnant, and start planning for the new litter of kittens.

In this episode, we'll hear from Lacey O'Connell, Breeder Support Manager at Trupanion. She'll explain how the Trupanion Pet Insurance policies work, and why you should become part of the Breeder Program. This is an excellent value to give to your new kitten owners when they take their kitten home. 

Every new kitten owner can be reminded of some important tips to help keep their new family member happy and stress free. The topics that are discussed in this Episode of Cat Breeder Sensei Says are important items to review with your new kitten owner.