FAQ

All you need to know about your new Maine Coon kitten.

What are your prices?

The price is dependent on what you are looking for in a kitten. For example, Male, Female, coloring, etc. Please contact me for more info.

Are your Maine Coon kittens registered?

Yes, our Maine Coon kittens are CFA registered and paperwork is released once kittens have been spayed or neutered.

How can I purchase or reserve a kitten?

The first step is to go to our Contact page and fill out our Adoption Application. After reviewing your application, if you seem like a great fit for our kittens I will reach out to you so you can be added to the waitlist. The waitlist deposit ($100) will be required then. I am usually back in touch within a day after receiving your applications. After kittens are born I will contact you with the available kittens that most fit your requests. You will have 24 hours to respond and pay the kitten reservation deposit before I move to the next person on my waitlist. Ready to get started? Visit our Contact page and fill out our Adoption Application.

Do you sell breeding rights?

I currently do not sell breeding rights. Our Maine Coon kittens are sold as pet only.

When can kittens go home?

Kittens are normally ready to leave their mama at 12 weeks old. However, some kittens are not ready and may need a little more time to mature. Also should a kitten have a vaccination reaction they would stay until they were fully recovered. All kittens will go home weaned and litter box trained.

How big will my Maine Coon kitten get?

Female Maine Coons can get anywhere from 9-15 pounds on average and males can be anywhere from 15-25 pounds. I can not guarantee a certain size for any kitten.

Are Maine Coon kittens affectionate?

Most kittens are affectionate. They are very playful and do not always want to be held. Their affection is usually after playtime.

Do kittens / cats like to cuddle?

Maine Coons love to be with you. Some love to cuddle while others are content to lay by you. All of them have their own unique personalities. You may get a giant lap cat or you may get a guardian that is always hovering nearby.

What toys do the kittens like?

Kittens enjoy almost any toy. Boxes are a big hit with them. Cat trees and scratching posts are a must. Toy mice, mylar balls, fluffy balls, kickers, feather toys, fishing rod type toys, and springs are also some of their favorites.

What type of litter and litter box do kittens use?

Our Kittens use an open pan litter box with non-clumping, non fragrance, dye free clay cat litter. They can transition to clumping cat litter at four months old. All of our kitten are fully litter box trained. If you have a large house, or two or more floors, having one on each floor is suffice. Use the same cat litter brand that came with your kitten. Choose a quiet, seclude place to set up the litter box and keep the litter box clean. If the litter box is dirty, your kitten will probably choose to go somewhere else.

What type of food do Maine Coon kittens eat?

Kittens are fed a high quality diet. They are started on Royal Canin mother baby cat wet and dry food. Normally they go home still eating Royal Canin mother baby cat dry food, but have transitioned to Royal Canin kitten slices in gravy and fancy feast kitten wet food. Please remember to continue their current diet after taking them home. If you plan to switch kitten to another food this needs to be done slowly and over a period of time. Otherwise the kitten can get an upset tummy and have diarrhea and not eat at all.

What kind of bowls should I use?

Ceramic or stainless steel bowls are best for cats. Plastic bowls can cause chin acne that leads to sores on their chin. Kitten are also raised using a stainless steel water fountain and love it.

Do Maine Coons do well with children?

Maine Coons do very well with children. My kittens are raised around young children and toddlers.

Do Maine Coon kittens get along with other pets?

Kittens are very adjustable. They get along with dogs, cats, bunnies, etc. When introducing your new kitten into your home give resident pets and kittens time to adjust before forcing them together. Maine Coons are very much like dogs and get along quite well with them.

Are plants poisonous to kittens/cats?

Please research the plants in your home. Some plants are very toxic to cats. For a more complete list, visit ASPCA Plants Toxic to Cats.

Can you burn essential oils?

I would refrain from using essential oils in the home with cats as some are quite toxic to them. Essential oils are extracts from plants so they can be as toxic as a plant in your home.
Please read this article for more information: Essential Oils for Cats: Are They Safe?

Do you ship kittens or cats?

No, we do not ship our kittens or cats.

What will my kitten come with?

We provide a Health Letter from our vet, Health Guarantee and enough food to last a few days.

Veterinarian services provided before you take your kitten home includes:

• 2 FVRCP Vaccinations by 12 weeks (one more needed at 16 weeks-buyer expense)
• Vet check-ups at 8 and 12 weeks
• Free from ear mites, ticks, and fleas.
• Fecal sample tested by vet to check for internal parasites. Kittens are also dewormed prior to going home.
• Signed health letter from vet stating kittens are healthy upon last visit before going home.

Free pet insurance for 30 days from Trupanion. We have partnered with Trupanion! Because of this, your pet is eligible to have a Trupanion policy that will provide immediate medical coverage. This limited-time offer provides you with 90% coverage with no payout limits so you can have peace of mind knowing that your pet will be protected in case anything unexpected occurs. The best part – your pet’s current health status is locked in from day one! This means if any unexpected accidents or injuries occur after activation, you’re covered! All it takes is a quick call to activate from the day you gave your deposit up until the day after you bring your new pet home!

What will I need to purchase for my new pet companion?

We suggest acquiring the following items before bringing your cat home:

• Cat Carrier.
• Veterinarian. You should research veterinarians in your area so you’ll be prepared for your kittens first vet visit.
• Cat Litter brand: Kitten use an open pan litter box with non-clumping, non fragrance, dye free clay cat litter. They can transition to clumping cat litter at four months old.
• Kitten food brand: Kittens are eating high quality dry and wet food. I will update new pet parents about their diet a couple of weeks before going home.
  • ***Please remember to continue their current diet after taking them home. If you plan to switch kitten to another food this needs to be done slowly and over a period of time. Otherwise the kitten can get an upset tummy and have diarrhea and not eat at all.

• Litter box, with tray liners and a scoop.
• Separate kitten safe room or space for your new friend.
• Separate water and food bowls, preferable stainless; or better yet, purchase a pet drinking fountain. The sight of running water encourages drinking. Check out Pioneer Fountain Big Max on Amazon.
• A Cozy pet bed.
• Scratching post or pad. If you do not provide them with something to scratch on, they will pick out something I’m sure you don’t want them to use. Why not have cat scratching posts in multiple rooms.
• Chew proof plastic covers for electric cords / cables to protect your kitten from risk of electric shock. Check out PetCords.
• Cat tower.
• Safe simple kitten approved toys.
• Grooming tools (quality cat brush, cat specific nail trimmer),
• Light weight cat collar with an identification tag. I do not use collars or tags for my cats because they are indoor only. But if you decide to use a collar, make sure it is a collar that releases easily should it get caught on something. Cats are notorious for getting themselves in sticky situations.

How long does it take a kitten to adjust to a new home?

PLEASE remember that this is a baby leaving their mother and siblings and will need some adjustment time. All kittens are different and some my adjust immediately while other take a few days. Just be patient, since this is a normal process.

***Please note that during times of stress (going to a new home) the kitten may show temporary signs of illness which may include: sneezing, runny nose, watery eyes, diarrhea (not excessive), and or constipation. To reduce stress, feed kitten the same food as Kats-Coons, offer plenty of water, as well as taking reasonable measures to reduce stress (a quite space, but not in a box). As important, make sure that the kitten drinks plenty of water in the next few days to ensure the he does not become dehydrated. Dehydration from stress in young kittens can cause liver damage and lead to kidney failure.

With that said, I created our Settling In A New Kitten page with important information that will help your kitten settle into their new home.

What things (food and other) to avoid giving my cat?

Please refer to our Settling In A New Kitten page for information.

When should I have my cat fixed?

All of our kittens are sold as pets with a required spay/neuter contract. For health reasons, spaying and neutering is not usually done before the pet goes home with you. The kitten should gain a sufficient amount of weight and strength prior to being fixed.

Any tips on grooming my cat?

We strongly suggest you start grooming your kitten early, so they become accustom to being groomed. A week after bringing him/her home is a good time to start. Please refer to our Settling In A New Kitten page for information about grooming.

Do I need to trim my cats claws?

Since we have a no-declawing clause in our contract, we do suggest that you keep your cats claws trimmed and also provide your kitten with a scratching pad, post or both. Scratching is a natural healthy grooming behavior with lot of benefits. It helps to remove the outer layer from a cat’s nails, keeping them in good condition. Scratching also creates both scent and visual signals designed to mark territory. This means that if you provide a scratching pad for your cat from the beginning, he will return to it and not your furniture. Cats scratch to stretch their claws, feet, and bodies. This helps to elevate stress, built-up energy and it releases “feel-good” hormones that help keep your cat healthy.

Can we visit the cattery to pick out our kitten and see the parents?

Kats-Coons is a small home based cattery. All visits are to be set up by appointment only, as this is our home. We don’t permit any unannounced visits to our home. With an approved appointment, every visitor must wash their hands / use hand sanitizer before interacting with kittens for all the cat’s and kitten’s safety. We will not force any cat in the home to meet / interact with any visitors unless the cat comes to them comfortably as this could cause undue stress.

***At this time I do not do home visits except for kitten pickup. Kittens are susceptible to viruses you can easily carry in on shoes and clothes.

If you have any additional questions that have not been addressed here, please visit our Contact Page.