Category: Breeding

New puppies and kittens - Part 3 of 3

New puppies and kittens - Part 3 of 3
Breeding with my dog or cat? Should I or should I not?
Nobody will dispute the cuteness of puppies or kittens. These adorable little creatures really pull at the heartstrings and appeal to young and old. However spending some time in a puppy or kitten shelter and seeing what undernourished or uncared...
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New puppies and kittens - Part 2 of 3

New puppies and kittens - Part 2 of 3
Pregnancy, birth and aftercare
Gestation (Pregnancy) Dogs are on average pregnant for 63 days after fertilisation has taken place. It may be difficult to determine exactly when a bitch fell pregnant if multiple matings took place over a number of days and therefore pregnancy may seem to be longer tha...
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New puppies and kittens - Part 1 of 3

New puppies and kittens - Part 1 of 3
Heat and Mating in dogs and cats
Few things in life are cuter than a puppy or kitten! If you would like to let your dog or cat have a litter of puppies or kittens there are a number of things you need to know in preparation for the process. The Heat Period “Coming ...
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Spaying / Neutering your pet

Spaying / Neutering your pet
Spaying & Neutering
People will often refer to sterilising an animal or alternatively called spaying or neutering of a pet as a “snip-snip”. This makes it sound like it is a quick, outpatient procedure, which only takes a few minutes and only cost a few rand. Nothing could be further away from the trut...
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