A kitten doesn’t come into the world with a ready immune system — it builds one, piece by piece, starting with something as tiny as bacteria. When a kitten is born, it’s a blank slate — sterile, untouched by the outside world. But almost immediately, something beautiful happens. As it nurses, is licked clean, and nestles up against its mother, she shares with it a whole invisible world of microbes. Researchers like Chan et al. (2013) and Zakošek Pipan et al. (2020) have descr

We are beyond excited to share some incredible news with all of you! IconicSX Cattery has officially been awarded the prestigious TICA Outstanding Cattery Certificate , a recognition that highlights our dedication to providing a safe, clean, and well-maintained environment for our cats. A Milestone Achievement On 9th January , our cattery underwent a comprehensive inspection by a licensed veterinarian as part of the TICA Outstanding Cattery Program. This process involved an