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Maine Coon Description

Vocal: Maine Coons are vocal. They have a distinctive vocal style and make many different noises they use as their own language. They chirp and twill along with their loud meow to express their desires and emotions.

Personality: Maine coons kittens are playful and make a great pet for any age group or family type. They are notorious for playing in water. Some cats are very stately and ornamental stretching out across the floor. While others are always in your lap or in your bed never wanting to be alone. They have been describbed as having "dog like" features. For instance meeting you at the door when you get home, playing fetch, and coming when called.

Coat: Their coat is subject to seasonal changes. They are easy to groom. A good weekly brushing is sufficient. Maine Coons come in every color, pattern and combination possible. Their coat is showy and enhances the coloring and pattern.

Body: Maine Coons are solid, rugged cats that can endure the harshest temperatures. They are one of the largest domesticated breeds. A male can weigh anywhere from twelve to eighteen pounds and the female ten to fourteen pounds. They mature slowly, usually taking three to four years to reach maturity.

Health
Do not feed your cat dog food. A cat has different nutritional needs. We feed and recommend Iams http://www.IAMS.com

At 8 and 11 weeks we give a 4-way shot which includes Feline Rhinotracheitis, Calici, Panleukopenia, and Chlamydia. At 15 and 20 weeks We give the above 4-way vaccination with Leukemia. We give a Rabies vaccination at 16 weeks. http://www.Pettribune.com/1997/091097/12.html

We deworm with Panacur or Strongid T every 2 weeks from birth to 16 weeks.

We use preventative medicines for ear mites, fleas, ticks, and ringworm.

Health issues for Maine Coons.
Hip Dysplasia http://users.netropolis.net/kazikat/FelineHD1.htm

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy http://www.indianwalkvet.com/feline%20hcm.htm

	Important Information and Favorite Cat Links

	Maine Coon Description Vocal: Maine Coons are vocal. They have a distinctive vocal style and make many different noises they use as their own language. They chirp and twill along with their loud meow to express their desires and emotions. Personality: Maine coons kittens are playful and make a great pet for any age group or family type. They are notorious for playing in water. Some cats are very stately and ornamental stretching out across the floor. While others are always in your lap or in your bed never wanting to be alone. They have been describbed as having "dog like" features. For instance meeting you at the door when you get home, playing fetch, and coming when called. Coat: Their coat is subject to seasonal changes. They are easy to groom. A good weekly brushing is sufficient. Maine Coons come in every color, pattern and combination possible. Their coat is showy and enhances the coloring and pattern. Body: Maine Coons are solid, rugged cats that can endure the harshest temperatures. They are one of the largest domesticated breeds. A male can weigh anywhere from twelve to eighteen pounds and the female ten to fourteen pounds. They mature slowly, usually taking three to four years to reach maturity.

	Health Do not feed your cat dog food. A cat has different nutritional needs. We feed and recommend Iams http://www.IAMS.com At 8 and 11 weeks we give a 4-way shot which includes Feline Rhinotracheitis, Calici, Panleukopenia, and Chlamydia. At 15 and 20 weeks We give the above 4-way vaccination with Leukemia. We give a Rabies vaccination at 16 weeks. http://www.Pettribune.com/1997/091097/12.html We deworm with Panacur or Strongid T every 2 weeks from birth to 16 weeks. We use preventative medicines for ear mites, fleas, ticks, and ringworm. Health issues for Maine Coons. Hip Dysplasia http://users.netropolis.net/kazikat/FelineHD1.htm Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy http://www.indianwalkvet.com/feline%20hcm.htm