The 5 Things You Should Know
Before Breeding Cats

Breeding cats is not an occupation I warmly recommend. The cat population is already astronomical and too many kittens never find a cozy home.

On the other hand I understand people who can’t resist the idea of having their own little kittens. But there’s a lot to think about before planning a feline family.

Here are five things you should know before breeding cats:

1. It takes time.

You’ll have to clean the nest every day, for two months. You should keep an eye on the kittens and watch their development – you won’t have time for a holiday.

2. It takes space.

Breeding cats is not a good idea if you have a 3-room apartment. Your family members should agree with your plan of having kittens. You can’t lock up these little balls of fur. They’ll go everywhere - in your partner’s study, in your baby’s bedroom, your kitchen, your bathroom.

3. It takes responsibility.

Do you know beforehand that you will find a good home for your kittens? Some of your friends or relatives will say ‘Yes, lovely, I’ll take one of them’. But one or another may change his or her mind once the moment is near. Are you willing to keep the kitten that nobody wants?

4. It takes education.

Have you thought about what could happen at birth? Do you know how to cut an umbilical cord? What to do if a newborn remains in its fluid filled sac? What supplies you need? How to know when a c-section is necessary? What to feed a pregnant cat?

5. It takes money.

Kittens cost more money than you probably think. It’s not only the food. Even if you go through pregnancy without a vet’s help, you need to have them vaccinated and dewormed.

If you really want to breed, make sure you get the right information, so you are prepared for the best and the worst. How To Take Care Of Your Pregnant Cat explains all you should know about breeding cats.