Phone: Fax: Email Address: tcacvets gmail. Your cat is special! She senses your moods, is curious about your day, and has purred her way into your heart. Is it all worth it? Of course! She is a calm and affectionate gentle giant. The Maine Coon is known for its large size and thick double coat of long hair which is well suited for the harsh winters in Maine, the state from which they originated.
Relaxed and laid-back, Maine Coons are not overly dependent, but they are people oriented. They are happy to follow their owners from room to room, coming when called and playing fetch.
Some Maine Coons are attracted to water and may even enjoy an occasional swim. We know that because you care so much about your cat, you want to take great care of her. That is why we have summarized the health concerns we will be discussing with you over the life of your Maine Cat. By knowing about the health concerns common among Maine Coons, we can help you tailor an individual preventive health plan and hopefully prevent some predictable risks in your pet.
The conditions we will describe here have a significant rate of incidence or a strong impact upon this breed particularly, according to a general consensus among feline genetic researchers and veterinary practitioners.
This does not mean your cat will have these problems, only that she may be more at risk than other cats. We will describe the most common issues seen in Maine Coons to give you an idea of what may come up in her future.
