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I write about kitten pricing quite often, but once again, a potential buyer recently told me: "Your kittens are beautiful, but I found one online for half the price." Okay, let's talk about pricing. My prices have not increased in the past three years. In fact, they are already as low as I can reasonably make them. If I lowered my prices any further, I would have only two choices: Either I would have to cut corners on how I raise my cats and kittens... Or I would have to work

One question I hear surprisingly often is: "Wouldn't it be better if the kitten stayed with its mother longer so it could nurse longer?" It sounds logical, but in reality, that's not how a kitten develops. The most important immune protection a mother gives her kittens comes during the first few days of life through her colostrum. That's when newborn kittens receive the maternal antibodies that help protect them during their first weeks. For the first three weeks, mother's mi

Even after kittens are eating well on their own and using the litter box perfectly, moving to a new home is still a big change for them. During the first day or two, some kittens may eat a little less, drink a little less, or not have a bowel movement right away. This is very common and, in most cases, everything returns to normal within a few days as they settle into their new environment. One question I hear very often is: "My kitten has been home all day and still hasn't p

All breeders praise their kittens. But the real proof comes from the families who come back. Take a look at this screenshot. 😊 Jerrilyn has adopted four kittens from me over the years… and now she's already looking at a fifth. 😄 And she's not the only one. To me, this is the truest guarantee that my kittens are healthy, joyful, and grow into loving companions with wonderful personalities. When people come back years later for a second, third, fourth, or even fifth kitten, t

Over the years, I've noticed something that honestly surprises me. From time to time, I meet people who buy three different brands of dry food, mix them all together in one container, and feed that mixture every day. Some people do the same thing with canned food. I have to admit... I don't understand the purpose. Each complete cat food is already formulated to provide balanced nutrition. Every manufacturer develops its own recipe, ingredient balance, vitamin and mineral prof

Recently, I was talking with one of my clients, and she said something that genuinely surprised me.We were discussing cat nutrition, and she mentioned that feeding cats is becoming more and more expensive. The prices of commercial cat food keep going up, and feeding several cats now costs a small fortune. I couldn't disagree with her. I told her that my cats and kittens eat natural food every single day. Their diet includes boiled chicken as well as raw chicken with bones tha

Not many people realize this, but there is no college, no university, and no official license required to become a breeder. Because of that, a very common belief has formed: that loving animals and purchasing breeding cats is enough to become a breeder. In reality, responsible breeding is much more complex. A breeder takes on many roles — understanding health, development, nutrition, pregnancy, early kitten care, and long-term well-being. But the important question is: Does e

In my breeder school, I share my practical experience. Today I will walk you through, step by step, the situation I faced, the decisions I made, and the outcome. At the end, I will summarize key conclusions. Let me start with the problem. My cats developed gastritis — severe stomach irritation. The cause was a new batch of food. I had experienced poor-quality food before. In those cases, the symptoms were different: the entire cattery would develop diarrhea. I would immediate

Today a “potential client” responded to my price (which, by the way, is currently reduced because I am helping place several litters) with: “This is too expensive. I can import cheaper.” And then added: “I bet you import and resell them yourself.” Neither I nor my animals have ever received such an insult. No one has ever accused me of being a reseller. So I decided to write this post. Let me explain what “cheap import” really looks like. Right now, this is a system. A busine

I want to share an experience that turned out to be very instructive for me. I found a kitten I really liked from beautiful parents in another country and reserved him. Everything seemed perfect. When the kitten reached the age to travel, a courier picked him up from the breeder and brought him to their home. The next day, the kitten was supposed to fly to the US. But when we checked him, the courier and I noticed worrying signs: heavy breathing and frequent sneezing. The sym

Before we can discuss disease prevention, we must first define the fundamental principles of health. One of the first and most important topics we need to address is vaccination. Vaccination is one of the most complex and controversial subjects in modern feline breeding. It is a topic that often provokes strong opinions, emotional reactions, and even conflict whenever information challenges long-held beliefs. Our goal is not to argue or prove that one side is right and anothe

By choosing health first, you invest in many years of joy and peace of mind with your pet. The most serious risk when buying a kitten is viral infection , such as feline herpesvirus or calicivirus . Most other conditions can be treated. These viruses cannot be cured . Once a cat is infected, the virus remains for life. A kitten with these conditions can live a long life and will, of course, be loved. But it will require ongoing medical care — and in reality, the only ones who

I often get asked what products I actually use and recommend for my kittens.Here ’s a lovely little shop I genuinely like. They have a flushable cat litter that I’ve personally tried — it’s unscented , very clean, and super convenient. They also have scented options if you prefer.I’ve been using this litter myself and really like it. They also carry some very handy accessories (great scoops, essentials, and more). I haven’t tried the treats yet, but they’re next on my list.

I receive many inquiries every week, and a significant portion of them start with a very short question: “What is your price? And what is included in that price?” These questions show that many people—understandably—assume that kittens are largely the same everywhere, and that the only difference between breeders is the price.This post is meant to calmly and clearly explain how I work, what my prices represent, and why I do not compete on price . I speak only for myself and m

We all hear a lot from veterinarians and from the system about which vaccines are considered necessary, when they should be given, and how protocols are supposed to look. That information is widely available. What is discussed far less openly is the alternative professional perspective. Dr. Don Hamilton is an American veterinarian and researcher who spent many years studying vaccination-related issues, publishing scientific work, and speaking publicly about potential risks, o

People who know me personally, who have purchased cats from me and returned again and again, know very well my attitude toward animal health, breeding, and breeder responsibility. That is exactly why I once began creating a Breeder School — not as an abstract educational project, but as a tool designed to protect animals, their owners, and responsible breeders. However, there is a reason why I did not launch this project at full scale for a long time.To be honest, everything

Today we’re going to talk about two conditions that often cause confusion among cat owners and even veterinarians: entropion (eyelid rolling inward) and hip dysplasia. And the very first thing every cat owner must know:There are NO genetic tests for these conditions.Because neither entropion nor hip dysplasia are genetic diseases.They do not come from DNA mutations.They cannot be detected by a lab.They are not part of any official genetic screening panel. Yet many vets — and

One of the most important subjects in working with purebred cats — and in protecting the breeder — is a clear understanding of genetic testing and inherited conditions.In this section, we’ll explain how DNA panels work, what their limitations are, and what a responsible breeder should always pay attention to. How Genetic Panels Work A genetic test is typically performed using a cheek swab (saliva or epithelial cells).The sample is sent to the laboratory, where it is analyzed

For everyone who buys a purebred kitten, the first and most important question is always about health — and especially: 👉 Do the parents have any genetic diseases? At first glance, genetics might seem simple: you take a DNA test, look at the results, and everything becomes clear. But when it comes to heredity, things get much more complicated. Around this topic swirl many myths, confusions, and marketing tricks that often lead to unnecessary stress for both breeders and owne

All of my breeding cats are genetically tested clear for HCM (Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy).This means your kitten does not carry the HCM mutation and cannot have a genetic heart condition related to it. However, it’s quite common for veterinarians during a routine check-up to say: “I hear a heart murmur… let’s do an ultrasound, just in case.” This happens often — many owners immediately panic, spend hundreds of dollars on testing, and later discover that their cat’s heart is