Question 1

Nutrition Recommendation:

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For food, our cats get a well balanced meal of wet food twice a day and dry food out 24/7. If you would have the opportunity, we would typically even recommend keeping your kitty completely on wet food with more frequent feedings. (Only as long as it is a balanced meal!) 
Otherwise, wet food is still a key component in any cats routine.

For kibble, our adult cats are on a mix of Open Farm RawMix - Open Prairie and Royal Canin - Indoor, Maine Coon Adult, Persian Adult, alongside Appetite Control for our retirees to avoid getting overweight. 
Our kittens are on a mix of Open Farm Kitten - Chicken & Turkey and Royal Canin Kitten and Persian Kitten. We recommend continuing with the kitten diet until 1 year of age, due to Maine Coons being a slow growing breed.

We also highly recommend Ziwi Peak Air tried - Beef, Lamb or Venison (has no chicken or fish!) and Wellness Core - Turkey & Chicken.

Fun Fact: The Persian foods are great for maintaining fur health for long haired cats.

Twice a day, our cats also get wet food, with majority preferring Raw Meat. Our cats get a home-made mix, however we can also recommend a pre-made brand called VivaRaw, Specifically their Cat Complete Mix Beef and Rabbit. (This direct link will offer you a 20% discount!)
- No matter the raw mix brand you continue with, we highly encourage continuing with beef or other meats besides chicken, as surprisingly many cats are allergic or can develop allergies on it! We only recommend chicken in treats or organs. 
Also avoid any dog or supposed "cat AND dog" blends. They typically have heightened amounts of bones and such which can actually be harmful for a cats health.

If you would like to learn even more, there is a great Facebook group called: Cats Completely Raw And Proud (Cat CRAP).

If meat is not an option, we would highly recommend the following wet food  or freeze dried (that you can rehydrate with bone broth or warm water) brands: 
Open Farm - Wet Food, Freeze Dried, Bone Broth 
(Open Farm has great fish options, however avoid having it as a constant ingredient. Overfeeding fish can cause a handful of urinary complications.)
Tiki Cat Wet - We also recommend their treats over other brands!
Weruva Wet Food
Ziwi Peak Canned - We recommend the flavors outside of chicken and fish (AKA beef, lamb and venison.)

To balance out a cats diet for full health, they need way more than just beef or kibble. Here are a few toppers we highly recommend! 
(Remember that these are meant to be given in moderation as a support/treat, not with every meal.)

Quail Egg Yolk - 1-2 times a week
Pumpkin - every other day to once a week
(Either as 100% organic canned Pumpkin - about 1 table spoon, or as a dry supplement)
Bone Broth - once a day
Chicken Hearts - once a day 
(Recommended especially if not feeding a raw mix)

Northwest Naturals Freeze Dried Raw - can be a consistent topper or treat
Stella & Chewy's Dust Topper 
Ziwi Peak Air Dried
Vital Essentials Crunchy mini-nibs
Vital Essentials Soft nibs

Even occasionally giving either of these once given the chance is great for supporting your kitties health!

If you ever need help or need nutritional advice in regards to Maine Coons, please feel free to reach out to us!

Question 2

Litter box Recommendation:

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We prefer automatic litter boxes. Large, open-top litter boxes are a must for this breed, so Neakasa is our personal favorite recommendation. 
Our kittens are also first introduced to automated litter boxes through a smaller option: Meowant, which is still a great option for Maine Coons on the smaller side - but can get too small for larger boys.

Another great option for any sizes is the PetSafe Classic Self-Cleaning litter box.

For litter, we prefer World's Best Cat Litter! Our personal favorites are the Poop Fighter and Low Tracking & Dust Control options. 
We find this option to work great with any type of litter box, while also having unscented options, and being ecofriendly and overall healthy for you and your cat!

Question 3

Products we Recommend:

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Cat Trees:
For Maine coons, we recommend investing in a good, big and strong cat tree. They are big cats, and need a tree that will support their weight, and give them space to jump around on and stretch out as needed. My cats personally love this cat tree from amazon!  - 77.5" Cat Tree Here is also a cheaper alternative I have!
- 69" Cat Tree Scratchers:All cats will need at least a few scratchers around the house, the more the better. Scratchers are useful to cats for many reasons. Many cats scratch their claws as a form of exercise and marking territory, it is a self-soothing motion most cats do.  It also helps them maintain their nail health, keeping their claws nice and sharp. It will also prevent any unpleasant scratching all over your furniture and carpets! My cats also like to sleep in their scratchers, so I like to have many different shapes and sizes for them to choose from! - Lounge Bed Scratcher- Circular Scratcher - Scratching Post - Scratching Post With BedGrooming Supplies: Getting a Maine coon means getting a long haired cat, which requires a lot of grooming and care. You will need to figure out a schedule between you and your kitty for constant brushing, baths and nail trimming. Here are a few things you'll need that you should be able to find at your nearest pet store or any online store! - Nail Clippers - Simple Combs  (Do not use a de-shedding brush, it can rip out and damage their coat.) - Our Favorite Comb- Dematting Spray - Toothpaste and Brush - Eye and Face Cleansers  - Cleanse Shampoo - Coat Shampoo - Conditioner If you would like an even more in-depth, show-quality groom, we highly recommend Grooming By Parita!Carriers:For carriers, a Maine coon will need a spacious and sturdy one, that will fit them comfortably and support their weight. For this, we recommend Sturdi Products Pet Carriers of the larger sizes. While they are quite spendy, we think it is definitely worth the investment.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions!

Most of your questions asked about Maine Coon cats, kittens and our cattery are answered here!

We are always happy to answer any additional questions you may have about us or the breed --- if you have anything to ask, please send us a msssage!

General FAQ

What are your kitten prices?

What health testing do you do?

What is included in the price of a kitten?

Can we come visit your kittens?

How old do the kittens have to be before going home?

How to reserve a kitten?

Do kittens go home spayed/neutered?

Things to consider before buying a kitten!

Get To Know The Breed!

How to find the right breeder for you!

Maine Coon origin and history

Breed temperament

Product Recommendations

Nutrition Recommendation:

Litter box Recommendation:

Products we Recommend:

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions! Most of your questions asked about Maine Coon cats, kittens and our cattery are answered here! We are always happy to answer any additional questions you may have about us or the breed --- if you have anything to ask, please send us a msssage!

General FAQ

What are your kitten prices?

What health testing do you do?

What is included in the price of a kitten?

Can we come visit your kittens?

How old do the kittens have to be before going home?

How to reserve a kitten?

Do kittens go home spayed/neutered?

Things to consider before buying a kitten!

Get To Know The Breed!

How to find the right breeder for you!

Maine Coon origin and history

Breed temperament

Product Recommendations

Nutrition Recommendation:

Litter box Recommendation:

Products we Recommend:

Frequently Asked Questions!

Most of your questions asked about Maine Coon cats, kittens and our cattery are answered here!

We are always happy to answer any additional questions you may have about us or the breed --- if you have anything to ask, please send us a msssage!