Lions Mane Coons Cattery - Feline Resources

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Lions Mane Coons Cattery Podcast on Spotify Find us here: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/iblCTWO6cOb	0
How big do your kittens get? This is a question asked by new owners, potential owners, and people just interested in the breed. People are drawn to this breed by the size of the adults seen in photographs or in person. They are the largest domestic house cats and one of the oldest natural breeds in North America. _____ Many new Maine Coon owners and potential owners wonder how their new kitten or a kitten they are...	0
Kitten Care Guide Our Kitten Care Guide can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/17gwRzhnrVsOtmpAlF4DGEPqus_yWFPgPgK6z_xPu11U/edit	0
Giardia What is Giardia? _____ Giardia is a tiny parasite (germ) that causes the diarrheal disease giardiasis. Giardia is found on surfaces or in soil, food, or water that has been contaminated with feces (poop) from infected people or animals. (CDC) _____ How common is Giardia in felines? _____ In a 2014 systematic search study it was found that pooled prevalence rates were 12% (95% CI...	0
TICA Maine Coon Cat Standards TICA Maine Coon Cat Standards can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/tz526yfy	0
Upper Respiratory Infection (URI) An URI is an infection in the nose, sinuses, mouth, and/or throat. _____ Symptoms in a feline can be seen as sneezing, drainage from the eyes, conjunctivitis (swelling or redness of the membranes around the eyes), squinting, nasal drainage or crust, nasal congestion, decreased or absent appetite, cough, lethargy, fever, ulcers in the mouth, lymph node swelling, and/or difficulty breathing....	0
Stress plays a big roll in the health of a cat How cat stress can influence feline health and what to do about it _____________ Cat stress involves a lot of the body on a physiological, emotional and mental level. When cats are stressed, their heart rate increases, blood flows quicker and their breathing changes. Digestion and consumption changes can result. Blood pressure increases. The immune system can be momentarily suppressed. Your...	0
Where can I view the pedigrees? https://www.pawpeds.com/db/?p=mco Search for cat/kitten name	0
Campylobacteriosis (Campylobacter) Campylobacteriosis is an infectious bacterial diarrheal that can affect both animals and people. It is categorized as a food-borne disease and can be contracted through contaminated raw meat, as well as, contaminated water. Symptoms of campylobacteriosis are vomiting and watery diarrhea which may contain mucus and occasionally blood. The best prevention is hand washing with soap and water. If...	0
Pet Health Insurance Your new kitten from Royal Lines Maine Coons Cattery will include coverage for the first 30 days through Trupanion. Be sure to contact Trupanion using the information provided in your Welcome Home Packet given to you when you picked up your kitten. Pet Insurance Companies: Trupanion.com -starts at $25/mo Lemonade.com -starts at $10/mo Progressive.com -starts at $21/mo Geico.com -starts at...	0
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy affects approximately 15% of the cat population. Maine Coons are among the list of breeds most commonly affected by this disease. This condition affects the heart causing enlargement and thickening of the heart wall. Many cats can live with HCM without any symptoms. Common symptoms include lethargy, easily winded, and mouth breathing. These symptoms are not...	0
Understanding Cats as Obligate Carnivores Cats, including Maine Coons, are obligate carnivores, meaning their bodies are designed to thrive on a diet composed of meat. Unlike omnivores, cats lack the ability to efficiently digest plant matter. As obligate carnivores, their digestive systems are optimized for a high-protein diet, rich in specific nutrients like taurine, arginine, and certain fatty acids that are found in animal...	0
Maine Coons Cats are #1 Barn Cats I recently read negative comments regarding the use of Maine coons as ‘Barn cats’. So it made me think that people might not be aware of how useful Maine Coons really are. I thought I would share some fascinating history about the Maine Coon cat, a breed known not only for its size and beauty but also for its impressive hunting abilities. Originating in the 19th century, Maine Coons were...	0