| If you are interested in breeding purebred cats | | | | you may go through the entire pregnancy without |
| for monetary gains, you have to consider the | | | | going to the vet, you'll still need de-worming and |
| pros and cons first before going down this road. | | | | vaccination medicines as well. |
| While the rewards are generous and rewarding, | | | | Another factor to consider before breeding cats |
| cat breeding is not for all. People have this | | | | is whether you have enough space for breeding. |
| mistaken perception that cat breeding is as easy | | | | If you have a small apartment, you shouldn't |
| as just letting cats mate. In fact it's just the | | | | attempt to breed a cat. |
| opposite. While earning money is part of the plan | | | | One last thing to take note is whether your |
| in breeding, it should not be the main motivating | | | | family is agreeable to the idea of breeding cats. If |
| factor. | | | | you family objects, it's going to take a heavy |
| As a cat breeder, you must be responsible for | | | | strain on your relationship with your family if you |
| the welfare and well being of your cats. | | | | don't have their understanding and consent. |
| Contingency plan should be in place to cater for | | | | After learning about these things, it can be |
| unexpected changes. In the even of the owner | | | | concluded that breeding is an arduous task indeed. |
| backing out of a deal, you should have a ready | | | | However, for those who are cat breeders at |
| place to keep the cat. | | | | heart, all these hardships are worth the kittens |
| Besides having a sense of responsibility, you | | | | they bred (not produced)! A cat's life is more |
| should also educate yourself well before going into | | | | important than money. And it is more rewarding |
| breeding. Breeding purebred cats requires a great | | | | to see the kittens grow. The money earned is |
| deal of knowledge about the written breed | | | | just an additional reward. |
| standards and general cat care. You need to find | | | | Breeding is not just about having many cats. It is |
| a seasoned mentor to work with, someone who | | | | about taking care of all of them. |
| has had prior experience with showing and | | | | In short, there are a lot of factors to consider |
| breeding cats in order to become a successful | | | | where breeding is concerned. If you have already |
| breeder. | | | | set your mind on it and you want to breed, you |
| Breeding is also an expensive, time consuming and | | | | should be certain that you have the proper |
| labor intensive activity, regardless of your chosen | | | | knowledge and everything you need before hand. |
| breed. | | | | You should always be ready to handle anything |
| The food isn't the only thing that's expensive, as | | | | associated with breeding - and prepare yourself |
| the vet bills can also get expensive. Even though | | | | for the worst possible scenario. |