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Maine Coon Cat

Click here for a wide selection of books on the Maine Coon Cat

 

Product image for ASIN: 0793821665 Guide to Owning a Maine Coon Cat
Author: Abigail Greene; £4.76
Product image for ASIN: 0812090381 Maine Coon Cats
Author: Himsel Carol Daly; £5.59
Product image for ASIN: 088448243X That Yankee Cat
Author: Marilis Hornidge; £7.72
Product image for ASIN: 0884480887 That Yankie Cat
Author: M. Hornidge; £16.94
  This is the Maine Coon Cat
Author: Sharyn P Bass;
  Guide to Owning a Maine Coon Cat
Author: Abigail Greene; £21.94
  Mystery of the Coon Cat
Author: Elspeth Campbell Murphy;
  Maine Coon Cats
Author: Jennifer Quasha;
  That Yankee Cat the Maine Coon
Author: Marilis Hornidge;
Product image for ASIN: 0866220968 This Is the Maine Coon Cat
Author: Sharyn P. Bass;

STONE CAT RESCUE
Based in Stone, Staffordshire
This small cat rescue started in January 2004, and has helped to find loving homes for many cats and kittens since. If you are in the Stone area and are looking for a new feline companion, give them a call to find out about the fabulous felines currently in their care. All homes are visited prior to adoption.
Bric a Brac needed! Donations of good quality items (not clothes) are always needed to sell at boot stalls and fetes.
Tel: 01785 615963
Website: www.stonecatrescue.co.uk

Maine Coon Cat

Litter Trays

Cats are the most fastidious of animals and are easily housetrained to use a litter tray. There are many different styles of boxes and types of litter. Litter choices include dry earth, recycled paper, sand, clumping, clay and natural litter pellets. Cats have an undeniable preference when it comes to which litter they would prefer to use. Be prepared to trial a few, and once your cat is happy, do not change it.

Litter box placement if very important. It should be in a place where your cat can get to it without difficulty and where you can get to it easily to scoop and clean. Most cats do not like to be exposed whilst toileting and some can be quite shy and require privacy. An easy to reach but discreet corner is often the best option. Cats are creatures of habit and dislike change - once your cat is used to the location of the litter box, changing it can be difficult.

Keeping the litter box clean is of utmost importance. More cats have accidents because their box is dirty than for any other reason. Keeping the box clean is much easier than trying to retrain a cat who has decided that her box is filthy and refuses to use it. A litter tray should be scooped at least once a day, and should be completely emptied of litter and thoroughly washed on a regular basis.

Exercise and Play

Whilst cats are not nearly as active as dogs, it is important that they have the opportunity to exercise. Exercise will keep your cat's body healthy, its mind sharp and will keep it out of trouble. Many cats will run laps around the house, up and over the furniture, around the dining room table and off the walls when they need exercise. If you have an appropriate outside area, allow your cat to exercise in the garden during the day but ensure that they are safely indoors at night.

Play is an important part in keeping your cat active and happy. Provide your cat with a variety of toys and rotate them on a regular basis to ensure that your cat is constantly stimulated. Leave some small toys, such as a little ball or a furry mouse, around for your cat to play with at any time. Take time each day to interact and play with your cat.

Grooming

Regular combing and brushing of long-haired cats is essential and most owners find that this is a daily requirement. Shorthaired cats are able to groom themselves except at moulting time when assistance from the owner by daily brushing is necessary. It may also be occasionally necessary to bathe your cat. Most cats are frightened of being bathed so great care must be taken.

When cats swallow hair it can result in the formation of a hair mass in the stomach known as a "fur ball." During the moulting season it may be necessary to give a teaspoonful of paraffin oil mixed with food to help eliminate fur balls.

Maine Coon Cat

Cat Books

Complete Book of Cat Breeding
 

Synopsis

Covers all aspects of cat breeding for both novice and experienced breeders, discussing breeding stock, the breeding process, potential problems, normal and assisted births, and neonatal kitten care. breeders.

Maine Coon Cat

Maine Coon Cat