Where are Maine Coon cat breeders in Massachusetts?
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What to do if your Maine Coon cat has hip problems?
To prevent further damage to the hip joint, cats are put on a weight management diet. Extra weight can add pressure on the hips, thus worsening its condition. There are also certain exercises that a veterinarian may recommend as therapy such as walking on a leash, walking on a treadmill, and going up and down the stairs.
Why did my Maine Coon have to be put down?
My 13 yr. old male Maine coon went to the vet after he stopped eating. The vet said it was a problem with his pancreas and could clear it up but further tests showed bleeding around the heart so he had to be put down. What a great companion. Very loyal like a dog. He even watched over our two dogs.
What’s the temperament of a Maine Coon cat?
As for their temperament, they are sociable creatures that prefer to stay close by their owner observing their activities. They are also playful and active, and get along well with children, dogs and other cats.
What kind of kidney disease does a Maine Coon cat have?
Polycystic Kidney Disease, or PKD, is a genetic disease in Maine Coon cats where small cysts in the kidneys develop. The cysts are present at birth, and they multiply and grow in size as the cat ages. As the cysts develop, they tend to replace normal kidney tissue. The kidneys increase in size, and this leads to a decline in the renal function.
When was the last time a Maine Coon won a cat show?
The last recorded win by a Maine Coon in a national cat show for over 40 years was in 1911 at a show in Portland, Oregon. The breed was rarely seen after that. The decline was so severe that the breed was declared extinct in the 1950s, although this declaration was considered to be exaggerated and reported prematurely at the time.
Why is my 16 year old Maine Coon losing weight?
However, all of his bloodwork … read more My 16-year-old Maine Coon cat recently had an abdominal sonogram as he had been eating heartily but was losing weight and his blood tests were coming up negative for hyperthyroid. The sonogram was inc … read more
Who was the first person to own a Maine Coon?
The first mention of Maine Coon cats in a literary work was in 1861, in Frances Simpson’s The Book of the Cat (1903). F.R. Pierce, who owned several Maine Coons, wrote a chapter about the breed. During the late 1860s, farmers located in Maine told stories about their cats and held the “Maine State Champion Coon Cat”…