Any time you head to a cat show, you likely face the event with a mixture of excitement and nervousness. If you are a first timer to showing cats, you can rest assured that with a little preparation, you and your felines will be ready on the big day. Whether you are showing a special breed of cat or you are entering a favorite household pet into the cat show, planning ahead of time will make it a much more pleasant experience for both you and your cat. Here are some helpful hints on what to bring to a cat show as an exhibitor. Read more

What to Consider When Buying a Purebred Cat

Just like with any other kind of animal there are many different types and breeds of cats and kittens. When deciding to get a cat or kitten there can be many things to consider. The different breeds of cats can determine the way they act with people, children, and other animals. Another thing to consider the personality of the breed – active or docile, chatty or quiet? Read more

Cat Fancy Magazine

The popular Cat Fancy Magazine is a great resource for learning about cat breeds and other health and nutrition articles.Each month, there are “Ask the Vet” question and answers as well as a Feline Showcase, Profile Breed of the Month. Cat breeders can add their cattery listings in the cat directory or list pet related items for sale in the classifieds.

The October 2008 issue features “Black Magic” a profile on the Bombay breed. “The sleek Bombay casts a spell on its owners.By Elisa Jordan “. Also in this month’s issue, you’ll find an article on whether annual vaccines are necessary, cats surviving epilepsy, kidney transplants and beating hyperthyroidism. There is also a section on Rescue and trendy products of the month.

If you are looking for a cat magazines to send to a friend as a gift, the Cat Fancy Magazine is a sure bet!

Cat Enclosures For Cat Breeders

As a cat breeder, you will inevitably have to seclude or confine some of your breeding stock. All cat breeders know that it is often difficult to confine a male stud in a place that will keep him happy, healthy and occupied. There are many ways you can alter your home to suit your cattery needs, but sometimes it’s not possible (financially or otherwise) to change the format of your home. So most cat breeders create or purchase some form of cat enclosure.

There are many ways to make a home-made version of a cat enclosure. Some are truly amazing and incredibly clever. You may see kittening rooms in closets, second bedrooms or basements. There are outdoor runs and enclosures for studs, which have their own indoor condo retreat when the weather isn’t agreeable. There are many kennel-like cattery enclosures that allow the cats to be indoors or outdoors as they wish. And of course there are many different commercial types of cat enclosures you can buy online or even at a local pet store.

While it seems most cat breeders opt for some form of do-it-yourself cat enclosure, there are very few places that you can buy a pre-made kit to be delivered to your door. The Cat’s Den is a company that’s been making custom cat enclosures since 2003. The company owner, Kris Kischer , founded The Cat’s Den and then Habitat Haven so she could share her home made enclosures with other pet owners seeking a safe haven for their pets. The product used is galvanized steel mesh to prevent rust, held together by clips that can easily be removed for expanding or dismantling your enclosure when you want to move it.

Habitat Heaven offers custom made and pre-made kits to suit any type of cat or cat breeder. The RV style pre-made enclosures are perfect for isolating a cat recently back from a cat show, or a new to the cattery breeding stock cat. The RV style is also great for a safe birthing area enclosure. For your studs, you may consider one of the many custom whether it is inside or out. No matter what kind of set up your cattery uses currently, Kris at Habitat Haven will be able to make suggestions for a custom design just right for your cattery. Your cat enclosure will be delivered to your door, or you may be able to book an installation by Habitat Haven, depending on where you live. A weekend to assemble your new enclosure is all it takes for a forever safe and happy Habitat Haven.

For ideas and examples of other cat enclosures from around the world, see the links below.

http://www.catsofaustralia.com/cat-enclosures.htm
http://catnet.stanford.edu/articles/enclosures.html