Our maine coon kittens are brought up on a mixture of high quality wet food, dry food and whole prey day old chicks!

You will receive a bag of their usual biscuits and a tin of their favourite wet food. You can either continue with this food or you can transition them onto an alternative food of your choice - just make sure to transition gradually to avoid upset tummies!

Our cats and kittens are used to drinking filtered tap water only. Some people like to offer goat's milk or cat-specific milk but cow's milk is a strict no. Contrary to belief, cats cannot process lactose and this could make them seriously ill. Maine coons are generally fans of water and do like to splash at their water bowls, rather like some breeds of dog. They also enjoy their water incredibly fresh and for this reason, we've found that a cat water fountain is a big lover for the maine coon breed. A cat water fountain provides filtered water and helps with water wastage and spillages.

Maine coons are known for having longer hair and are therefore, prone to knots and shedding. Although in general, cats are very clean creatures and will groom themselves frequently, excessive grooming of loose hair can lead to hairballs and blockages. For this reason, it is recommended that adult maine coons are groomed at the very least, one a week. Paying particular attention to those 'hard-to-reach' places like armpit areas, groins, back of legs, base of tails, behind ears, chest and of course, their mane! With regular brushing and the cat's own grooming, you will avoid hairballs, excessive hair around the house and on your clothes and be able to maintain a well kept and shiny coat, void of knots and matting.

For this very reason, our kittens are well used to being brushed and groomed. With daily grooming sessions, our kittens form stronger bonds with us and handling by the vet or visitors becomes an enjoyable experience!

Maine coons are indoor cats, so cat trees and scratching posts are a must! They do not have access to trees and fences like other outdoor cats. I'm always very surprised when I hear that someone's cat does not like their cat tree - every single one of our cats and kittens absolutely adore any cat trees you offer them. As such, we have many dotted around the house and in their outdoor areas also. The higher the better. Scratching posts, be they integrated within cat trees or as stand alone items, are also essential for maine coons. As well as avoiding scratched-to-pieces furniture, scratching posts allow cats to stretch, keep their claws healthy and offer hideaways, places to rest and  mental stimulation.