GROOMING

Maine Coon cats  are long-haired, and need to be  brushed and combed, at least weekly, to keep their coats free from any burrs. If your cat has a large burr that you cannot untangle with a comb, add some virgin cold-pressed coconut oil to the area around the burr, and rub it in. That helps to loosen the hair from the skin - then use a comb and blunt edged scissors, if need be.  Maine Coons love the water, so unlike most cats, they like to take a bath or a shower. Or you can use dry shampoo occasionally to help keep their coat clean, and shiny.

FEEDING

Maine Coon cats are large cats, and love their feeding times! We feed the kittens and cats three times a day, but after the kittens are 12 months old, you can transition to twice a day. The cats love chicken, and turkey, and we make sure they have some of this  poultry protein each day.  For each meal, we blend Science Diet Kitten and Royal Canin Kitten dry food, and add Wellness, Royal Canin, or Fancy Feast wet food. We use  the Temptations cat treats, and Greenies mixed together, to be sure that the kittens eat the treats that are good for their teeth! They get a treat twice a day.

INDOORS OR OUTDOORS?

We do not let our Maine Coon cats and kittens outdoors, due to the possible exposure to toxins, insects, diseases, etc.  If you do decide to let your Maine Coon cat outside, it would be best if you had an enclosure to put the cat in, as opposed to letting it roam free.  That also protects the cat from any predators, or being too close to other animals that may be carrying disease. 

ANNUAL VET VISITS

We recommend taking your Maine Coon cat to the veterinarian at least once a year, and adhering to the vaccine schedule for the kitten as it grows.  The vet can help you identify any problems you may have overlooked, or that your cat develops, and assist you in treating any of your cat's health issues., in  a timely manner.