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Red, cream and tortoiseshell coat colours are coded by the “O gene” which is carried on the X chromosome. The O gene causes the normal...

So, you're thinking about becoming a cat breeder — exciting! But before you dive into pedigrees, litter trays, and kitten cuddles,...

When it comes to raising healthy, happy cats—especially kittens— Thiamine (vitamin B1)  is one of the most overlooked yet crucial...

Keeping track of a litter of tiny floofs can be tricky — so here’s my go-to collar system from day one through to 10 weeks old! Birth to...

Taurine: tiny molecule, massive impact . Taurine is an essential amino acid for cats—meaning they cannot  produce enough of it themselves...

If there’s one thing I’ve learned as a breeder of Burmese kittens, it’s that no matter how vigilant you are, kittens will always  find a...

Neonatal kittens are delicate, and even small issues can quickly escalate if we don’t catch them early. There often isn’t time to seek...

Looking after your cat’s teeth is one of the best things you can do to support their long-term health and comfort—but it’s something many...

Sometimes kittens are born with very deformed feet. In human medicine, this is known as talipes  or club foot , and while they don’t use...

Welcoming a litter of kittens into the world is one of the most exciting and heartwarming moments in breeding. But when it comes to...

So, your queen is nearly at the finish line — congratulations! If you're a new breeder, the final days before kittening can be both...

Ask any cat breeder about their least favorite part of raising kittens, and you’ll likely hear a familiar groan: “poohs and wees weeks.”...

If you're raising a Burmese or Mandalay kitten, you might notice something strange happening around the 5 to 6-month mark. While most...

During the birthing process skin can tear or mums can be a bit rough when cleaning them up – it happens, but don’t panic. Just be careful...

Please note, I’m a Human doctor not a vet but I have taken this information from the latest specialist advice in Human medicine. I’ve...

Newborn kittens are adorable, but they’re also very delicate — especially their eyes! Neonatal ophthalmia  is an infection that affects...

I tend to mate girls when they’re 10 months or older so that their first litter is just after they turn 1 year old. The older girls are...

In January 2023 two of my older kittens decided to take a ride in an EV unbeknownst to us. Tragically one was killed when she jumped out...

Entire female Burmese can drive their owners crazy calling week on, week off from as young as 20 weeks.  Frequent calling can cause a...

At Glitterpaws we neuter and spey before kittens go to their forever homes. This is safe to do with a few provisos. Here's some tips...