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Dr Ray Wigley

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Expertise

I can answer questions on inbreeding of pedigree cats. Also when to inbreed and when not to inbreed. Also when to consider out crossing cats to help diversify the gene pool. I can also answer questions on how to get the best out of your cat at a show.

Experience in the area

I have bred animals for over 30 years. I am actively engaged on research into FIP and other feline diseases also investigating litter size variation as a consequence of breed.

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Our Cats

Education/Credentials

BSc, MSc, MD,

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  • Knowledgeability 9.91
  • Clarity of Response 9.90
  • Timeliness 9.93
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Number of Questions (in Past 24 Hours) 0
  • Max Questions to be Asked (in 24 Hour Period) 5
  • Total Questions (since joining AllExperts) 287
  • Volunteer Since 2007-05-28
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Recent Answers from Dr Ray Wigley

2009-11-20 colors of cat offspring:

In certain colour points there is a preponderance to blue eyes. If you mate these blue eyes to the CPC blue eyed white you can theoretcially get 25% Blue eyed white, 50% odd eyed and 25% copper. It

2009-11-17 My cat wont mate:

Hi Jamie This is certainly an unusual situation. I have come across a cat that had silent calls and so was missed when it came to having her mated. 1. Can you confirm the mating was not too close?

2009-10-20 How can I help to encourage my Persian cats to reproduce??:

yessie Some cats only come on heat at certain times throughout the year. This is important to ensure any young survive. It may be that this is NOT the ideal time for your persian cats to mate and produce

2009-10-14 breeding queen:

Hi Karen What a dilemma Is she pregnant or not? Not pinking up, no weight gain but no calling. Question; did she actually call when you first mated her or did she just make a noise? She may be

2009-10-11 What breed is this cat?:

Janice It is impossible to state phenotypcally what your cat is. It may look like several breeds (phenotype) and having small patches of white would suggest it is not a pure bombay. Black suggests

 

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