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When “Cute” Turns Into Chaos: The Truth Behind Mixed Litters
You scroll past another video. Two queens maybe three nursing together. The comments never change — hearts, smiles, so beautiful, such love. In feral colonies this happens when it has to. A mother dies, one rejects her babies, another can’t make enough milk. The food is often scared and limited . that’s when they mix litters together. It’s instinct and survival. But in a proper breeding program it shouldn’t happen unless something breaks — illness, milk loss, complete reject
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Nov 23 min read


THE CONSCIOUS KITTEN: GROWING RESILIENCE Part 4 — True Kitten Socialisation: What It Is — and What It Is Not
These days, too many people confuse activity for confidence. They see compliance and call it trust. But a kitten that runs up to every person isn’t always brave. And a kitten that stays still when squeezed isn’t always relaxed. Iconicsx Bruce and Iconicsx Selina True socialisation isn’t how fast they approach strangers. Or how long they let themselves be held. It’s not about performance. It’s about emotional regulation. And regulation takes time. It needs rhythm. It needs res
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May 203 min read


HCM in Sphynx Cats : A Closer Look at the Recent ALMS1 and HCM Study: Are We Missing the Full Picture?
There has been growing discussion among breeders about the ALMS1 gene and its connection to hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) in Sphynx cats. However, some misunderstandings have arisen, particularly in interpreting the clinical data from a recent study. The study focused on a relatively small sample of 55 Sphynx cats. While the data offers valuable insights, it’s important to note that conclusions drawn from such a limited sample should be viewed cautiously. Additionally, si
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Oct 31, 20245 min read
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