TABLE OF CONTENTS

  • Introduction 1
  • Glossary of Cat Terms 3
  • Chapter One: Understanding Maine Coon Cats 11
  • Facts About Maine Coon Cats 11
  • Summary of Maine Coon Cat Facts 13
  • Maine Coon Cat Breed History 15
  • Chapter Two: Things to Know Before Getting a Maine Coon Cat 19
  • Do You Need a License? 20
  • Do Maine Coon Cats Get Along with Other Pets? 21
  • How Many Maine Coon Cats Should You Keep? 22
  • How Much Does it Cost to Keep a Maine Coon Cat? 23
  • What are the Pros and Cons of Maine Coon Cats? 26
  • Pros of the Maine Coon Cat Breed 27
  • Cons of the Maine Coon Cat Breed 27
  • Chapter Three: Purchasing Your Maine Coon Cat 29
  • Where Can You Buy Maine Coon Cats? 30
  • How to Choose a Reputable Maine Coon Cat Breeder 32
  • Tips for Selecting a Healthy Maine Coon Kitten 34
  • Preparing Your Home 36
  • Chapter Four: Caring for Your New Maine Coon 39
  • Habitat and Exercise Requirements for Maine Coon Cats 40
  • Toys and Accessories for Maine Coon Cats 42
  • Chapter Five: Meeting Your Maine Coon Cat’s Nutritional Needs 45
  • The Nutritional Needs of Cats 46
  • How to Select a High-Quality Cat Food Brand 48
  • Tips for Feeding Your Maine Coon Cat 50
  • Dangerous Foods to Avoid 52
  • Chapter Six: Training Your Maine Coon Cat 55
  • Socializing Your New Kitten 56
  • Litter Training for Kittens 58
  • Clicker Training for Teaching Maine Coone Cats Tricks 59
  • Chapter Seven: Grooming Your Maine Coon Cat 63
  • Tips for Grooming Maine Coon Cats 64
  • Tips for Bathing Maine Coon Cats 66
  • Other Grooming Tasks 67
  • Chapter Eight: Breeding Your Maine Coon Cat 69
  • Basic Cat Breeding Information 71
  • The Queen 71
  • The Feline Heat Cycle 74
  • Pregnancy 75
  • Breeding Tips and Raising Kittens 77
  • Chapter Nine: Showing Your Maine Coon Cat 81
  • A Brief History of the Maine Coot Cat in Show 82
  • Maine Coon Cat Breed Standards 85
  • 1. The Maine Coon Breeders and Fancier’s Association’s (MCBFA) Maine Coon Cat Breed Standard 86
  • 2. The International Cat Assocation (TICA) Maine Coon Cat Breed Standard 88
  • 3. The Cat Fancier’s Association’s (CFA) Maine Coon Standard 91
  • 4. Fédération Internationale Féline (or FIFe) Main Coon Breed Standard 94
  • 5. American Cat Fancier (ACF) Association Maine Coon Standard 97
  • 6. Governing Council of the Cat Fancy (GCCF) Maine Coon Standard 100
  • Preparing Your Maine Coon Cat for Show 103
  • Chapter Ten: Keeping Your Maine Coon Cat Healthy 111
  • Common Health Problems Affecting Maine Coon Cats 112
  • Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) 114
  • Hip Dysplasia 115
  • Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) 117
  • Preventing Illness with Vaccinations 118
  • Maine Coon Cat Care Sheet 123
  • 1.) Basic Maine Coon Cat Information 124
  • 2.) Nutritional Needs 125
  • 3.) Breeding Information 126
  • Index 129
  • Photo References 139
  • References 141

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