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Expert Profile: Dr Ray Wigley

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.

Publications
Our Cats

Education/Credentials
BSc, MSc, MD,

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Prestige Points: 2220
Knowledge   9.93   Best of the best
Clarity of Response   9.91   Best of the best
Timeliness   9.91   Best of the best
Politeness   10.0   Best of the best
Number Of Questions
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Max Questions to be Asked
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5
Total Questions
(since joining AllExperts)
208
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User Comments
Thanks so much We noticed a discharge last night and a temp of 99.5 and new she was close. She has had 4 kittens so far and we can still feel a
(Jessica on 10/09/08)
Much appreciate your quick response. Mum is taking her to see the vet this week, the vets she sees are very experienced in domestic animals and I'm su
(Diane on 09/23/08)
Thank you very much for all the helpful information. ~Sara
(Sara on 09/17/08)
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Recent Answers from Dr Ray Wigley
2008-10-10  my cat's babies Dear Cameran Your question made me smile and I do apologise but yes you can touch them with care. Why I am smiling is that most breeders do actually hold their kittens as soon as they are born and weigh...
2008-10-07  Cat pregnancy Hi Jessica You will also receive a reply from Marcia and I really just want to agree with Marcia. The temperature should drop about 1-2 degrees just prior to birth. She is below average weight for a moggie...
2008-09-28  calico breeding I think it is important that you know the background of the female and male pedigree to give a more accurate predition of colour Please also see the link I have provided it may help in your decision making...
2008-09-22  Pedigree cat breeding Hi Diane If the tom is a proven stud, that is he has fathered several litters, and the queen is still calling, it MAY be, please note I am saying MAY be, that she has very low fertility. I would...
2008-09-11  colors of a persian and himalayan Hi Melissa Let me answer your questions in order Question 1. Answer Kittens get 50% of their DNA from their mum and 50% from their dad, so they could never be Himalayan as they would only be 50%...
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