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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.” That charming 5–7 week window when the kitten room goes from fluffy paradise to something resembling a feline crime scene. The mess can be intense, the smell unforgettable—but thankfully, it doesn’t have to be that way forever. Over the years, I’ve picked up a handful of tricks that have helped shorten the chaos and get kittens confidently

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...

Firstly some genetics. The main coat phenotype of a Burmese cat is coded by 5 alleles – Agouti, Burmese, Black, Dense and Silver and...

The Burmese group is made up of Burmese, Mandalay, Bombay, Burmilla and Tiffany breeds and the Tonkinese is also mentioned as this is a...