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Early development of the kitten

Infographic on kitten development 0-7 weeks

PoC avatarPosted on December 11, 2022 by Michael BroadDecember 11, 2022

Here is a bit more about early kitten development including to 10 weeks of age. Alley Cat Allies start their discussion by saying that you should never separate kitten from mother. If you don’t see her monitor the kitten and … continue reading…

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Verdell has a powder coat. Image: Social media. I have changed the background.

What is fever coat?

PoC avatarPosted on October 17, 2022 by Michael BroadOctober 17, 2022

Fever coat can affect cats, rabbits and dogs as I understand it. It is also called “stress coat”. It should not be confused with “powder coat” (possibly due to the caramel gene). It is an abnormality in the coat of … continue reading…

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Sphynx mum and kittens

Kitten development – comprehensive discussion

PoC avatarPosted on April 24, 2022 by Michael BroadApril 24, 2022

In this article on kitten development, I refer to the development of the domestic cat after birth. About 70% of kittens are born nose and feet first (the so called “diving position”). They are covered in a transparent membrane (foetal … continue reading…

Posted in kitten development | Tagged cat anatomy, cat mothering, Kitten Development, kittens, newborn kittens, observational learning, weaning kittens | 1 Reply
Pregnant cat

How long are cats pregnant? It varies depending on the species.

PoC avatarPosted on March 6, 2022 by Michael BroadMarch 6, 2022

How long are cats pregnant? The answer depends on the type of cat. Here is a graph showing the domestic cat and some wild cats, medium and large and the differences in length of pregnancy: And here is the same … continue reading…

Posted in pregnancy | Tagged cat giving birth, cat mothering, cat pregnancy, domestic cat, domestic cat behavior, gestation, Kitten Development, newborn kittens, pregnancy, pregnant cat, wild cat species
Picture of Sphynx mother and her newborn kittens looking like something out of the Alien series

What is the largest litter of kittens on record?

PoC avatarPosted on January 18, 2022 by Michael BroadJanuary 18, 2022

There is an official world record for the largest number of kittens in a single litter. The source of the information is, of course, the Guinness World Records website. They state very succinctly that the world’s largest litter of domestic … continue reading…

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Pregnant cat

Stress during cat pregnancy might make her kittens timid and less adoptable

PoC avatarPosted on October 31, 2021 by Michael BroadOctober 31, 2021

Dr. John Bradshaw in his book Cat Sense writes that if a mother is highly stressed during her pregnancy her stress hormones may cross the placenta and impair the development of her kittens’ brains and endocrine systems. The endocrine system … continue reading…

Posted in pregnancy | Tagged cat environment, cat health, cat hormones, cat personality, cat pregnancy, cat stress, endocrine system, newborn kittens, pregnant cat, prenatal, queens, responsible cat ownership, stressed cat | Leave a reply
Newborn kitten

Development of the senses and other critical events in the life of a young kitten

PoC avatarPosted on October 17, 2021 by Michael BroadOctober 17, 2021

This is a chart showing the key stages in development of a kitten before they are born and up to around 10 weeks of age. I think it’s quite interesting and I hope you agree. This is a good opportunity … continue reading…

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Newborn kittens

Two hormonal issues which help create a bond between mother cat and her young kittens

PoC avatarPosted on October 13, 2021 by Michael BroadOctober 13, 2021

There are two hormonal issues which help to ensure that the bond between mother cat and her kittens is strong and that the kittens are trusting during their first few weeks after birth. Mother Firstly, the nursing mother receives a … continue reading…

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Mother cat grabs her newborn kitten by the scruff of the neck

Mother cat grabs newborn kitten by the scruff of the neck

PoC avatarPosted on March 25, 2021 by Michael BroadMarch 25, 2021

This is a cool photograph because when you first see it you are unsure if you are looking at an adult domestic cat killing or eating a newborn kitten (!) or a mother cat grabbing her newborn by the scruff … continue reading…

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Single newborn kitten cuddling up to mother

Do mother cats eat their kittens’ poop?

PoC avatarPosted on February 9, 2021 by Michael BroadFebruary 9, 2021

Mother cats might eat their kittens’ poop for the first three weeks of their kittens’ lives during anogenital stimulation which is a form of tactile stimulation by the mother to encourage her kittens to urinate and defecate. When she does … continue reading…

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Picture of a calico foster kitten

PoC avatarPosted on October 23, 2020 by Michael BroadOctober 23, 2020

This is a really nice picture of a calico foster kitten at Central Florida Fosters, Central Park, Florida. It was taken by Danielle with her right hand while she held the kitten with her left. She no doubt used a … continue reading…

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Single newborn kitten cuddling up to mother

Is it normal for a cat to have one kitten?

PoC avatarPosted on October 20, 2020 by Michael BroadOctober 20, 2020

I have to research this as I don’t have first hand experience and my research indicates that it is normal, although rare, for a cat to have one kitten. Cats can have between one and nineteen (!) kittens in a … continue reading…

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Mother nurses her kittens two of which care black

A nursing mother’s nipples are labelled like school lockers for her kittens

PoC avatarPosted on September 20, 2020 by Michael BroadSeptember 20, 2020

The language I’ve used in the title comes from that wonderful writer, Desmond Morris. He is also a great animal behaviourist. I would say that he is still the best. He explains why kittens don’t squabble when feeding at their … continue reading…

Posted in mothering | Tagged cat anatomy, cat behavior, cat behavior explained, cat mothering, cute kittens, mother cat, mother-kitten relationship, newborn kitten care, newborn kittens, nipple, nursing | Leave a reply
Mia's death

The story of a kitten who died of fading kitten syndrome

PoC avatarPosted on September 9, 2020 by Michael BroadSeptember 9, 2020

Let’s call the kitten Mia. Her mother was a stray cat. She was often hungry. She suffered from parasites, poor diet and an inadequate supply of food and nutrients. Mia was born underweight. Fortunately, her mother was not infected with … continue reading…

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Mother cat and her young kittens

Domestic cat milk contains 8 times more protein and 3 times more fat than human milk

PoC avatarPosted on September 6, 2020 by Michael BroadSeptember 6, 2020

I can’t really add much more than what I say in the title so this is going to be a short post. But despite that I think the title is a very interesting one. It never occurred to me that … continue reading…

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