People want a Maine coon cat for many different reasons, perhaps you grew up with one or knew of one as a child, maybe you have seen massive cats on the internet and want one as a status symbol, maybe you’ve read about their friendly/mischievous personalities, the list goes on and on.
I am goimg to stop a few of you right here, if you’re looking for a big giant cat because you’ve seen photos on the internet of oversized 30lb cats, please do me a favor and don’t contact me.,.
Most Male Maine Coons are between 15-20lbs and females are anywhere from 7-13lbs or so. Very rarely and only if grossly obese are you going to get a 30lb cat. What is big about Maine Coons is their personalities! They have larger than life personalities that can range from extremely needy in your lap as you’re eating (and trying to steal food) to naughty like knocking over everything you own!
Now let’s talk about health issues. HCM is probably the biggest health issue that is fatal affecting this breed (and many breeds if not all cats) we can test for one genetic component of this disease, however even if parents test clear they can STILL produce a kitten with HCM which is why this is a big risk of owning this breed. Most of us think that the risk is worth the reward but for those who have lost a cat or kitten of HCM it is always very sudden and heart breaking.
Other more common things we can’t test for and may or may not have anything to do with genetics are gingivitis and stomatitis. Both are extremely common in Maine Coons and are a risk of this breed. This can cause the need for tooth extraction s in some cases, regular brushing may help slow down the progression of any periodontal disease issues.
Joint issues can be an issue because of size, they can develop entropian because of head size. The list goes on but these are some of the more common issues.
if I haven’t lost you by now then maybe you are ready for a Maine Coon cat. The love of the breed also embraces some of the not so wonderful things about this amazing breed.
thanks for reading
Important links
https://mainecoonexpert.com/how-and-why-you-should-brush-your-maine-coons-teeth/
https://www.petcoach.co/cat/condition/gingivitis-and-stomatitis/
I am goimg to stop a few of you right here, if you’re looking for a big giant cat because you’ve seen photos on the internet of oversized 30lb cats, please do me a favor and don’t contact me.,.
Most Male Maine Coons are between 15-20lbs and females are anywhere from 7-13lbs or so. Very rarely and only if grossly obese are you going to get a 30lb cat. What is big about Maine Coons is their personalities! They have larger than life personalities that can range from extremely needy in your lap as you’re eating (and trying to steal food) to naughty like knocking over everything you own!
Now let’s talk about health issues. HCM is probably the biggest health issue that is fatal affecting this breed (and many breeds if not all cats) we can test for one genetic component of this disease, however even if parents test clear they can STILL produce a kitten with HCM which is why this is a big risk of owning this breed. Most of us think that the risk is worth the reward but for those who have lost a cat or kitten of HCM it is always very sudden and heart breaking.
Other more common things we can’t test for and may or may not have anything to do with genetics are gingivitis and stomatitis. Both are extremely common in Maine Coons and are a risk of this breed. This can cause the need for tooth extraction s in some cases, regular brushing may help slow down the progression of any periodontal disease issues.
Joint issues can be an issue because of size, they can develop entropian because of head size. The list goes on but these are some of the more common issues.
if I haven’t lost you by now then maybe you are ready for a Maine Coon cat. The love of the breed also embraces some of the not so wonderful things about this amazing breed.
thanks for reading
Important links
https://mainecoonexpert.com/how-and-why-you-should-brush-your-maine-coons-teeth/
https://www.petcoach.co/cat/condition/gingivitis-and-stomatitis/