Beljapur Cattery
Persian and Himalayan Cats

Q: "At what age do the kittens leave their nest?"

A: Kittens leave the cattery starting at age 14 weeks.

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Q: "How many times a year does each queen have babies?"

A: Each queen has only one litter a year.

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Q: "Do you vaccinate your kittens?"

A: Babies get three series FVRCP Vaccines including Rabies Vaccine.

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Q: "Any documentation that the cats used for breeding are tested for FIV & FELV?"

A: All my cats are tested for FIV & FELV prior of mating. In addition, each baby gest his own FIV& FELV combo test prior of leaving the cattery. 

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Q: "Will my kitten be spayed/neutered before going home?"

A: Each male/female that goes to a pet home will be spayed/neutered unless going to a registered cattery that participates at CFA & TICA shows.

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Q: "What do you feed your cats?"

A: I am a true believer in 100% protein raw diet. Frequently, I make my own combination of different protein such as: chicken, beef, and turkey. Also, I buy in bulk from companies such as Blue Ridge Beef or Texas Tripe.

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Q: "What comes with the baby?"

A: Records of vaccination: FIV & FELV tests and Rabies Vaccine (including the tag). Samples of shampoo and supplements. As well as 4lbs of raw, home made diet, to ensure smooth transition into the new family.

 

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Q: "Do you deliver?"

A: Local delivery around Texas starts at $100/hour for a round trip. Delivery outside of Texas (within the US) starts at $600-$1000

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Q: "Will my kitten be litter trained?"

A: Each baby is litter trained prior of leaving the cattery. 

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Q: "Is my kitten comfortable with bath?"

A: At age 5 weeks, I start to introduce babies to weekly baths and grooming. 

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Q: "I don't believe in raw diet and want to switch to PetSmart brand. Can I switch on the same day I pick up my kitten?"

A: I send each baby with their original homemade raw diet, including a probiotic that will last a few weeks. It is recommended to keep the baby's diet for first few weeks during the transition time to minimize stress.

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Q: "Do you add any supplements into their food?"

A: Daily I add 1/8 teaspoon kitty bloom supplements with 500mg lysine and 1 pump of sardine oil mixed with their food once daily.

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Q: "What litter should I use?"

A: I have tried multiple litters over the years. For my boys, I use Tidy Cats with Charcoal. For kittens, I use Feline Pine Platinum non-clumping cat litter. It is sold on Amazon or PetSmart.