Once you are satisfied that the queen has finished kittening, and she will usually clean herself thoroughly when she has, you should move her and her new family to a clean bed in the same warm, quiet room away from strong light. A kitten pen or a cardboard box covered over with blankets will provide …
Most births take place without the need for veterinary intervention but you should know when to call for help. Apart from the distressing case of a queen unable to expel a breech kitten there are two other situations that call for swift veterinary support. One is a queen who has been having strong contractions for …
At this time the vaginal opening dilates and the first amniotic sac should be seen. Although many kittens are born head-first, some are born hind legs-first and some hindquarters and tail-first. In the latter cases the queen may find it easier to deliver with her hind legs against the side of the box. Usually the …
Generally a queen will give birth about 65 days from the first day of mating although this can vary by a few days. Before 61 days kittens will usually be too premature to survive even if they are born alive. So from 61 days onwards you should keep a close eye on the queen by …
About three weeks after mating you should expect your queen to “pink-up” if she is pregnant. This is characterised by a reddening of the nipples and the surrounding hair receding,particularly noticeable in maiden queens. For the next six weeks she may sleep and eat more than usual. However, depending on how many kittens she has …
The first sign of your queen coming into call may well be nothing more than increased affection and rubbing round you and not necessarily with the accompanying noises. As soon as you notice this change in behaviour you should contact the stud’s owner to let them know and find out whether he is available or …
When choosing a stud for your queen, you will certainly be interested in colour and location. So take a look at Our Stud Cat List and Kitten Colours. It’s important to ensure that, as far as possible, the stud is: – The breeder of your cat or other breeders in your area should be able to assist in …
As with many things involving pedigree cats, breeding a litter of kittens will require time and expense and you may not even recover your costs. Breeding can though be very rewarding, be great fun and help you to make new friends who will share your interest in Burmese and keep in touch for years to …
Because Burmese kittens are very adventurous and inquisitive you need to be vigilant until they settle down. They will get into dishwashers, washing machines, up chimneys and out of windows. You need to be careful about unprotected cabling, loose strings and blind cords especially when kittens are teething. Please note that many household disinfectants are …
If you are likely to be away from home for more than twelve hours you should make arrangements to have your kitten or cat looked after. Friends and neighbours and house sitters may help and there will be local boarding catteries. If your cat has to go into a cattery, choose one that has a …