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Would you recommend Adopting Two Kittens (littermates) at the Same Time?
Adopting two
kittens (littermates) at the same time is a good idea,
particularly for working families where a
single kitten would otherwise be home alone for most of
the day. Kittens raised together are already bonded
and make wonderful playmates and companions. Also,
if you do a lot of travelling (and do not normally
take your pets with you) and/or spend a lot of time away
from home, then two kittens can keep each other company
when you are not around. Having the company of another
kitten prevents your kitten from feeling bored,
lonely, and insecure when you are away.
If you are planning to get a second cat
in the future anyway, it is much easier to do it all at
once, as kittens raised together are already good friends.
With this being the case, you will not have to deal with
the "introduction" period which can be
stressful for some people including the cats. Constant
supervision will be necessary during the adjustment
period. Initially, the older cat may be resentful to the
newcomer and there may be displays of aggression. When you
adopt two kittens at the same time you avoid this
situation altogether.
However, keep in
mind that the costs for food, litter, supplies, daily
upkeep, and veterinary care will be double. Two kittens
growing up together are highly interactive and will
definately keep you entertained with their cute little
antics and games. It is definately worth the extra effort!
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I have Other Pets already living in our household. Would you recommend adopting a kitten?
Maine Coons
are known for their easy-going temperaments and their
fondness of other animals, particularly dogs (when they
are raised with them). It is so entertaining to watch our
Maine Coons interactively playing with our dogs and many
of our friends are amazed when they see this!! Our kittens
are use to other pets as they are raised in a multi-pet
household. They are use to dogs (shelties) and older cats,
so should have no problem adjusting to a new home with
existing dogs and cats. Keep in mind that there will be an
adjustment period and that regular supervision will be
necessary in the beginning.
Some breeds of
dogs may not be tolerant of cats and this will make for a very stressful environment
for a cat. In this case we do not recommend adopting a
kitten. Perhaps adopting a puppy of the same breed you
already own or another compatible breed would be a better
choice than a kitten.
Most adult
cats that are altered will eventually accept a new kitten.
Some older cats welcome a kitten almost instantly, while
others will need more time which is very natural. During
the introductory period, you can expect a fair bit of
hissing, spitting, growling, and pawing to go on. In time
this behaviour will subside and disappear. It is most
important that each pet is provided with their own bed,
food and water dishes, and litterbox. As time goes on and
they get to know each other,
some of these items may be shared between them.
Click Here to
read this article:
Two Cats Can
Live as "PURRR...FECTLY" as One
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What type of Cat Food and Litter do you use?
We have been feeding our
cats and kittens Felidae Cat & Kitten
Formula Dry and Moist, a premium, all natural food made with human grade
ingredients (USA origin) for many years with wonderful results. We also
occasionally feed Performatrin Life Stages Kitten Moist Chicken
Formula, made with real chicken and no meat by-products.
Felidae cat food is
unaffected by the recent pet food recall, and you can feel secure
and confident in feeding this food to your
cats. The company has absolutely no
association, past or present, with the recall-affected companies or
facilities. Their products are free of
wheat, corn, soy and
none of their ingredients come from China.
Felidae
Cat and Kitten formula meets the
AAFCO
(Association of American Feed
Control Officials)
Cat Nutrient Profiles for
all life stages.
You’ll see the difference
that a natural
diet can make:
Fewer
vet bills, Improved health,
Increased energy,
Shiny &
healthy coat, A
happy, healthy pet,
Greater
likelihood of a longer lifespan
"There
is ample proof that today's pet dogs and cats do not thrive on cheap,
corn-based pet foods. Dogs and cats are primarily meat eaters; to fill
them up with grain-based processed dry foods that barely meet minimum
daily nutrient requirements has proven to be a mistake. Soy is one of
the top allergens - substances that cause
allergic reactions. In the 1980s, Stuart Berger, M.D, labelled
soy one of the
seven top allergens - one of the "sinister
seven." Reactions may include coughing,
sneezing, runny nose, hives, diarrhoea, facial swelling, shortness of
breath, a swollen tongue, difficulty swallowing, fainting, anaphylactic
shock etc. (pets are allergic to soy too) ~
Dr. T.J. Dunn D.V.M
"Many
first-time cat owners, in an attempt to hold down expenses, buy the
cheapest foods they can find for their cats. This is false economy for a
couple of reasons. First, studies have shown that cats eat as much as
they need to get the nutrients they require. Therefore, they might eat
twice as much of that generously-carbohydrate-filled store brand to get
the nutrients they need in a normal feeding of premium food. Second, the
continued feeding of substandard foods over a period of years will
heavily contribute to, or even cause, serious medical conditions that
will require expensive veterinary care. For these reasons, the old
maxim, “You get what you pay for,” is particularly true where it comes
to cat food."(Source:
Tips for choosing cat food - learning the basics
about cat food labels)
Click here for more detailed
information about Felidae
We use Feline Pine, a
premium, all natural litter.
These products are available at
Pet Valu.
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How do you feel about feeding a Raw Meat diet?
We do not feed a raw meat diet to our cats at this
time as we feel the risks outweigh the benefits. Some research has shown
that there may be benefits from feeding raw meat.
However, like everything else, you have to
weigh the risks against the benefits.
The practice of feeding
raw
meat-based diets to domestic cats may result
in clinical toxoplasmosis, salmonellosis,
and E. coli infections.These can present zoonotic disease risks.
Zoonoses or zoonotic diseases can be transmitted directly or
indirectly (via the environment) from animals to humans.
Toxoplasmosis is a parasite whose cysts live in the muscle
of cattle, pigs and other creatures. If meat is not cooked
enough the cysts live and can infect
cats or humans exposed to them.
Salmonella
and E. coli are bacterial
infections. In most cases they are the result of food
contamination by infected workers who handle the meat
during processing.
Immune
compromised individuals
are at greater risk of developing
serious illness than those with normal
immune systems.
"Dogs and especially cats can shed Salmonella organisms
(from raw meat diet) in both their feces and saliva,
meaning that transmission can occur via licking. A pet dog
or cat licking your hand is a very common occurrence.
Sometimes a pet may lick the face of a child, helping
germs spread more easily. ~
William Pollak D.V.M
Healthy alternatives
to feeding pets raw food is Felidae,
or Life's Abundance natural kibble. They are free
from corn, wheat, dairy, by-products, artificial colors or
flavors.
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Does Mariama Cattery participate
in Early Age Altering?
There are those who object
strongly to EAA, or Early Age Altering. These veterinarians and
associations believe that EAA leads to an increased risk of fracture
to long bones, obesity, a negative effect on overall growth, changes
in behavior, and an increase in disease risk. They also feel that
using anesthesia on kittens is too risky.
After giving this subject much thought, research
and veterinary advice we decided not to participate in the early
(pediatric) spay/ neutering of our kittens. There is significant
evidence that suggests that pediatric spay/neuter can contribute to orthopaedic, health and behavioural problems in animals. We along with
many veterinarians and breeders feel that spaying/neutering at around
6 months of
age is best.
"The sex hormones,
by communicating with a number of other growth-related
hormones, promote the closure of the growth plates at puberty, so
the bones of dogs or bitches neutered or spayed before puberty
continue to grow. Dogs that have been spayed or neutered well
before puberty can frequently be identified by their longer limbs,
lighter bone structure, narrow chests and narrow skulls. This
abnormal growth frequently results in
significant alterations in body proportions and particularly the
lengths (and therefore weights) of certain bones relative
to others."
Excerpt From
"Early Spay Neuter
Considerations For The Canine Athlete"
© 2005 Chris
Zink DVM, PhD, DACVP
"Much of
the spay/neuter information that is available to the public is
unbalanced and contains claims that are exaggerated or unsupported
by evidence. Rather than helping to educate pet owners, much of it
has contributed to common misunderstandings about the health risks
and benefits associated of spay/neuter in dogs.The
evidence shows that spay/neuter correlates with both positive AND
adverse health effects in dogs. It also
suggests how much we really do not yet understand about this
subject."
Excerpt From
“Long-Term Health Risks
and Benefits Associated with Spay/Neuter in Dogs”
© 2007
Laura J. Sanborn, M.S.
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What are the benefits of Spaying or Neutering my kitten?
Maine Coons that are
spayed/neutered
are much happier, more affectionate and
responsive to their owners. As such
they have no reason to misbehave as
far as urinating, howling,
and displaying aggression. Cats suffering from hormones are not
happy cats.
Unspayed female cats may spray urine and are also very prone to pyometra (a disease of the uterus which can be
deadly if left untreated). The
best prevention is to have them spayed
before six months of age.
Unneutered male cats are
more active and need to find the companionship of female cats. If they
are unable to meet this need, they tend to exhibit behavioural
problems such as displays of aggression and territory spraying.
Un-neutered cats have very foul smelling urine which can linger
through your house. These cats also like to spray in the house (mark
urine on vertical surfaces), and this can be one of the most
frustrating behaviour problems to treat.
The best prevention is to
have them neutered before six months of age.
Altered cats have almost no
shedding year round also, which is an added bonus.
All
kittens going to pet homes are sold on strictly
Non-Breeding, Spay/Neuter Contracts
only. The registration paperwork will be forwarded
to the new owner once we receive an original dated veterinary spay/neuter
certificate for your kitten. No Exceptions.
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What is a Maine Coon cat's temperament like?
(Do
male or female cats make better pets? Should I adopt a
kitten or an adult cat?)
Maine
Coon cats are known for their gentle and easygoing temperament. They
are generally very affectionate, intelligent
and social creatures.
They are known for
being loyal to their family and cautious—albeit not mean—around
strangers, but are independent and not clingy. The Maine Coon is
generally not known for being a "lap cat" but their gentle disposition
makes the breed relaxed around dogs, other cats, and children.
Despite the information in some
of the literature we find our Maine
Coons to be "lap cats." It should be no
problem keeping two cats of the same or different
gender together, once they are
spayed/neutered.
Gender has little to do with temperament.
Males
and females can be equally loving.
Once
a cat is spayed/neutered, both
sexes of this wonderful breed
are equally loving and intelligent
in their temperament.
Kittens are
adorable and very endearing. However, they are extremely
active and energetic. If one is
looking to adopt
a very affectionate or laid-back cat,
adopting an adult cat might
make a better choice. The personality
of an adult is more well
developed and set than it is in a kitten.
Therefore you'll have a
better idea of how
affectionate and easy going the cat will be
prior to adopting
it. Kittens generally don't like to stop long enough for
a good cuddle until they're exhausted and ready to drop.
Adult cats tend to be more laid back and
are not quite as energetic.
Therefore they are more willing to curl up on your lap for
some quality petting time.
People that do not have the time nor the energy to
devote to raising a kitten are good candidates for adult
cat adoptions.
For
more information on the Maine Coon Breed
click here.
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Are Maine Coons Hypoallergenic?
If
you are severely allergic to
cats we would not recommend adopting a Maine Coon
kitten. Even though they don't shed excessively they can
cause a reaction. One of our family
members is allergic to cats and
we find that the Maine Coon
breed bothers them less than
short haired cats. Spayed/Neutered
Maine Coon cats tend to have almost no shedding year
round.
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What Colours do Maine Coon cats come in?
Maine Coon cats come in many colours and patterns.
The most
"Common
Maine Coon Colors"
and patterns are brown classic tabby, brown
mackerel tabby, and brown patch tabby (females
only).
Here are some of the most common patterns:
Tabby: A darker stripy pattern on a lighter
background colour; most often brown, orange, blue,
or cream. Nose and paw pad colours usually
correspond to predominant coat colour, varying from
pink to black.
Tortoiseshell or Calico: A patchy pattern
made up of three or more distinct colours (usually
black, orange, and cream/white).
Tortie is short for tortoiseshell. Yes, the name
comes from the tortoiseshell turtle.
The primary
color on most torties is black. The amount of red
can vary from just a few toes to lots of obvious
red. It is rare but some torties have more red than
black. They used to be called "reverse torties".
"Torbie"
is short for tortoiseshell-tabby. When you add tabby
stripes a tortie becomes a torbie. They are also
called patched tabbies since they are a tabby with
patches of red or cream.
Adding stripes also tends to make the red harder to
see. Most torbies will have some red on their feet,
even if you don't see it anywhere else.
Many people find the difference between torties and
torbies rather confusing. Even on a solid color cat,
you can often see stripes on reds and creams. The
only way to be sure if you have a tortie or torbie
is to ignore any stripes showing in the red or cream
areas - just look to see if the black color is solid
or has stripes!
Torties and torbies are very interesting! They tend
to have what the cat fancy calls "Tortie-tude". More
than any other color, these girls have an "opinion"
on everything. They will tell you exactly what that
opinion is! At the same time, they can be one of the
sweetest cats you will ever own.
Every tortie has its
own unique color pattern. Torties have been called
Mother Nature's idea of abstract art.
Note:
Basically, a
tortoiseshell
or calico cat is a tri-colored cat of
black, red (orange), and white. It can also be of a
diluted version in blue (gray), cream, and white.
Cats with these same colors, but without the white
spotting gene, are called tortoiseshells, or
torties, and blue-creams, respectively. The white
can be in varying degrees. Cats with mostly color,
and low amounts of white are sometimes referred to
as "tortie and white" instead of calico. Calico
cats with mostly a white background and patches of
red and black are called "high white" calico cats.
If the cat is all white, with only color patches
on the head and tail, and no more than one patch
on the body, it is a "van" calico cat.
The
majority of tortoiseshell and
calico cats are female.
For very complicated genetic reasons, it takes two X
chromosomes for a cat to be a tortoiseshell or
calico cat. A male would have to possess two X and
one Y chromosomes to be a calico cat. This can
happen, but very rarely. According to a study at the
College of Veterinary Medicine in Missouri, one out
of 3,000 calico colored cats is male. This oddity
occurs in humans, too. The males, in both cases, are
usually sterile.
"Exotic
Maine Coon Colors"
are less plentiful
and common, in solid colors of white, black, blue, &
red; bi-colors; smokes (undercoat is white with
colored tips on the fur) in black & blue; patch
tabby girls (multicolored plus red & creamy patches
of color); and/or with patterns of classic tabby
(large marble swirls through fur with stripped
legs/tail) or mackerel tabby (thin tiger stripes
through fur with stripped legs/tail).
Solid colours: Include black, white, orange,
blue or cream.
Bi-colour: Predominantly white with patches
of one other colour.
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What Colour are Maine Coon Eyes?
Kittens
are all born with
blue eyes.
During their first year, their eyes
gradually change to their adult color .
Their eyes
usually become
Green,
Copper,
Gold, or any
combination of two of those colors. The outer half
of the iris can be one color, and the inner half can
be another. Although not very
common, a few adult coloured cats will have
Blue eyes.
Solid white cats can
also have Blue eyes as adults, or Odd
eyes (each eye is a different colour).
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How Big do Maine Coons get?
SIZE is
greatly exaggerated, as to the average Maine Coon
size and should NOT be one of the main reasons for
getting one! Maine
Coons
are one of the largest domestic breeds, sometimes
weighing 25 pounds (exceptionally
large).
Maine Coons that weigh 30 pounds are simply a myth,
unless the cat is heavily overweight.
Weight should be fit and muscular, not fat. Maine
Coon females are typically large, compared to other
breeds, but smaller and lighter than Maine Coon
males. On the average, male Maine
Coon males weigh in at 13
to 18 pounds. The females range from
8 to
12 pounds, with 13 lbs or more
being a very large female. Add to that two or three inches of winter
coat, and people will swear that they're looking at
one big cat.
The height of adults can vary between 10 and 16 in
(25 and 41 cm) and they can reach a length of up to
40 in (100 cm), including the tail, which can reach
lengths of up to 14 in (36 cm) and is long,
tapering, and heavily furred.
Slow to
develop, the Maine Coon takes 3 to 5 years to reach
full size and weight. The heavy, shaggy,
water-resistant coat, shorter on the shoulders and
longer on the stomach, flanks, and tail, makes the
cat appear even larger.
If a cat is whole (not spayed or neutered), it will
most likely not reach it's full weight due to
restlessness during mating season. Also, often the
lack of coat due to hormonal changes will make it
look smaller. A spayed/neutered pet will almost
always look bigger and can be several pounds
heavier. A neutered male can easily go up to 18 and
even up to 25 pounds.
Adult size is nearly impossible to predict. Smaller
kittens can end up the largest and larger kittens
can end up the smallest. Also, weight does not
necessarily indicate large size as it is the length
of the cat that is the more true indicator of its
size. Many heavy weight cats are just plain
overweight which is unhealthy! The breed's temperament and
personality is what most people come to love once
they have experienced the joy of owning a Maine
Coon.
We at Mariama like big
cats, however, soundness in
structure, type, temperament and health are higher
priorities for us. Keep in
mind that extremely large and long cats are
often more prone to joint and
other health problems.
Also, breeders whose main focus is on breeding for
large size often produce Maine Coon cats
severely lacking in type, such that they don't
possess the "impressive" Maine Coon characteristics
which distinguish this breed from all others.
Nothing pleases us more than producing extremely "typey"
kittens that are without a doubt, beautiful, true
examples of the Maine Coon breed!
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What are the Grooming requirements for a Maine Coon?
Maine
Coons are low maintenance cats.
The Maine Coon is a semi-longhaired, or
medium-haired, cat. The coat is soft and silky,
although texture may vary with coat color.They
do an excellent job of cleaning and grooming
themselves. Their silky and weather resistant coats
are easy to care for and don't mat easily.
The
length is shorter on the head, neck, and shoulders
and longer on the stomach and flanks. Minimal
grooming is required for the breed, compared to
other long-haired breeds, as their coat is mostly
self-maintaining due to a light-density undercoat.
The coat is subject to seasonal variation, with the
fur being thicker in the winter and thinner during
the summer.
The basic tool required to keep a
Maine Coon's coat well groomed is a steel comb.
A slicker brush is also helpful for removing
the odd snarl or tangle and for removing dead
undercoat. It is not really necessary to bath a
cat that is spayed/neutered. However, bathing them a
couple of times a year with an all natural shampoo
will make their coat shiny and smell fresh and
clean. This may be important to those of you that
like to share your bed with your cat. It is not
difficult to bath a Maine Coon as they are easy to
handle and most of them don't mind the water
especially if they are given baths from an early
age.
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Groommaster Anti-Static Combs
This comb has an
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fine-medium sized comb is recommended.
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The small
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recommended and can be used for your kitten
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This slicker brush has unique coated tips and is
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online at Ren's
Pets.
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Is the Lifespan of purebred cats like Maine Coons shorter than that of mixed-breed cats?
Longevity
depends on both
genetics and environment just like for
people. Some Maine Coons will
live just as long as any mixed breed and even
longer. Generally speaking
purebred animals are more prone to certain health
problems due to their
genetic makeup which may not be
as diverse as some of the mixed breeds.
However, this is not
always the case as many mixed breed cats come from
heavily inbred wild
colonies (farms etc). Maine
Coons can live for approximately 8 to 18
years of age, just like any other breed of cat.
All Maine Coons are
rather closely related as
the genetic history of the breed tells us
that their gene pool is relatively
small and they are considered a relatively
homozygous breed. Being aware of this we have selected cats from
relatively uncommon
bloodlines and have brought together cats that might
not otherwise have had the
opportunity to breed (both show,
non-show and new
foundation lines).
This helps us to maintain
as diverse a gene pool as possible.
In addition to the fact that we
run a "closed" cattery, we also
provide an ideal healthy
environment for our cats. We do this by maintaining
sanitary,
stress-free facilities, excellent air quality,
feeding premium quality
foods, limiting
vaccinations, and providing proper veterinary care
and health testing when
required.
In order to maintain
genetic diversity and/or in
attempts to improve the quality of their
stock, a breeder will introduce new
bloodlines from time to time. When this is done, new
genetic material will bring about changes in
a breeder's bloodlines, both
good qualities and faults. This
makes it really hard for a
breeder to
predict what they will produce until several
more years of breedings have
been done utilizing this new stock. So as you
can see the best breeding
programs are not stagnant, but
rather changing in order to meet a reputable
breeder's goal of improving his lines. Breeding
is not an exact
science.
There are so many
variables and unknowns when dealing with
living creatures that have very complex
genetic makeups. However, reputable breeders try
their best to maintain quality, healthy stock with
the goals of raising the healthiest kittens
possible and improving the Maine
Coon breed as a whole.
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Can my dog, other pets, and children catch a Disease from my Cat and vice versa?
Feline Distemper (also
known as Feline Panleukopenia,
Feline Parvovirus or Feline
Infectious
Enteritis)
and Canine
Distemper are not
the same disease; cats and dogs cannot contract
distemper from each other. Canine Distemper Virus is
a respiratory disease that only infects dogs.
Dogs don't carry Feline Herpesvirus or
Calicivirus, which are the major causes of feline
upper respiratory disease.
Feline
distemper is not transmitted to humans.
Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis
virus is actually a herpes
virus. It is in the family of the herpes viruses
that make everything in people from cold sores to
shingles to chicken pox to genital herpes but
none of them are contagious to people or to
other animals. It is just a cat herpes virus.
Feline Leukemia (FeLV)
and Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV or "Feline
AIDS")
are
similar to the HIV/AIDS viruses in humans, but are
strictly isolated to cats. Cats cannot catch AIDS;
humans and dogs cannot
catch FIV or FeLV.
Bordetella (Bordetella Bronchisepticaisis) is
one of the bacteria involved in Cat Flu and Kennel
Cough (Infectious Tracheobronchitis) in the dog. It
is a highly contagious respiratory disease affecting
dogs and cats, usually contracted in areas where a
large number of pets are housed such as boarding
facilities, grooming facilities, veterinary offices,
dog parks, dog schools, and dog/cat shows.
Vaccination against Bordetella Bronchiseptica is not
100% effective. There is always the chance that the
strains of Bordetella may mutate from the strain
involved in clinical disease, similar to what
happens with the human influenza (flu) virus and
this is why kennel cough may be diagnosed in some
dogs despite a recent vaccination history. Just as
in the case of the common cold, tracheobronchitis is
not "cured" but must run its course. Many time
antibiotics will be prescribed to prevent secondary
infection, and sometimes cough suppressants will be
prescribed to reduce excessive coughing, but these
medications do not attack
the disease itself.
There have been reports of dogs and cats in the same
household suffering from infection with Bordetella
at the same time. However, there is no
evidence that the infection can spread from cats to
man. It is possible
for people to spread the disease from cat to cat
when handling them.
Rabies
is a painful, fatal infection of the nervous system which
affects warm-blooded animals
including cats, dogs, and
humans. An infected animal will be stiff or paralyzed and
will not be able to swallow properly (causing the heavy
drooling we associate with a "mad," or rabid, dog). It can
affect any warm-blooded animal, including
cats, dogs and humans. It is
almost always fatal. Rabies can
only transmitted by the bite or scratch
of a rabid animal to another mammal.
Ringworm is a fungal
Infection. It is not a worm at all but a fungus
called Dermatophytes. Dermaphtytes means 'plants
that live on the skin'. In the past, because of the
circular lesions made by the fungi they were thought
to be caused by worms, hence the name ringworm.
Transmission can happen by direct contact with
another infected animal or person. It can be passed
from cats to dogs and visa versa and from pets to
humans and from humans to pets.
To learn more about Ringworm read
The
Feline Advisory Bureau's article Tackling Ringworm
in Cats and
The
Exotic Cat Club's article Feline Health - Ringworm.
Internal
Parasites (Giardia, Roundworms, Hookworms, Toxoplasmosis),
External Parasites (Fleas, Ticks) can infect humans
and other animals. Therefore it is most important to have
all of your pets routinely examined for internal
and external parasites and dewormed regularly at the same
time (approximately every three months). Fortunately, pet
cats that are kept exclusively indoors will normally not
come into contact with these parasites.
Dog/Cat Bites
can
infect other animals and humans. Bites can cause infection
due to the bacteria from the animal's mouth getting into
the wound. This type of infection can cause damage to
bones and soft tissue in both humans and other animals.
Therefore, animal bite wounds should be attended to
immediately by a physician or veterinarian when it
involves other pets.
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What can I do to Protect my pet in the event of Accidental Loss or Escape?
Besides
keeping your kitten/cat strictly indoors or accompanied on
a leash when outdoors, we recommend
that new kitten owners consider Microchipping.
Microchipping
offers a permanent means of identification and peace of
mind.
The major
reason many lost pets are not reunited with their owners
is because they are unidentifiable. It is an unfortunate
fact that approximately only 4 % of cats and
14%
of dogs
are returned safely back to their owners when lost.
Anywhere from 30 to 60% of lost
pets in shelters are euthanized because they cannot be
properly identified and returned to their owners.
Less than 25% of all animals that enter animal shelters
are adopted by new owners.
Microchipping is really the only way to permanently
identify your pet.
All animals
that are brought into an animal
welfare organization or veterinary
clinic are routinely scanned for a microchip.
Therefore, microchipping is truly one of the best measures
a pet owner can take to ensure that their pet will be
returned to them in the unfortunate event that it is lost.
More
information on microchipping can be found at
24 Pet Watch
and Avid
Canada
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Vaccinations
Choosing
Your Vet / Anesthesia
The Feline Heart
Panting
in Cats - The
Flehmen
Reaction -
Vomeronasal - Jacobsen's Organ
The
Influence of the Father and Early Socialization on
Kitten's Temperaments: Like Tom Like Kitten
Adapting to a
New Home
Why Do Breeders
Let Adult Cats Go?
A
Kitten's Development From Conception to Birth
Cat and
Kitten Care
Maine Coon
Genetics: Health & Longevity
The Rights of Breeders and Pet
Owners Threatened
** Whether you are a Pet Owner or Breeder, this page will
bring to your awareness that Pet Ownership and The
Breeding of Domesticated Animals is seriously being
threatened! **
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Disclaimer: The
opinions expressed above are our
opinions based on our
experience and research.
We
are not veterinarians,
nor do we claim to have
any medical training or to be an expert in feline
health issues. As reputable
breeders we feel it is our responsibility to
continuously educate ourselves about all facets of
breeding Maine Coons. In addition, to our many years
of breeding experience, this knowledge helps us to maintain quality, healthy
breeding stock with the goals of raising the
healthiest kittens possible and improving the Maine
Coon breed as a whole.
