Resources

MCO history

Great article, it covers the legends

https://www.thepurringtonpost.com/the-maine-coon-cat-myths-legends-and-folklore/

genetic testing & echocardiograms

UC Davis genetic testing

https://vgl.ucdavis.edu/

Wisdom Panel Genetic Testing

https://optimal-selection.com/

Echocardiograms...

https://amcma.org/blog/article/using-an-echocardiogram-to-diagnose-heart-conditions

Heart of Oregon Cardiologist

https://heartoregon.com/

cat associations & showing

TICA The International Cat Association

Cat Fanciers

FIFE

https://fifeweb.org/

COLOR

FIFE Color Code System: color, pattern & traits: http://fifeweb.org/wp/breeds/breeds_ems.php

PHOTOGRAPHY

I take my own photos now. I have tips to share if anyone would like them, and I am always open to tips and help too! :)

Wild Feather Studios has helped me with photos from 2019-2023

www.facebook.com/wildfeatherstudio

grooming

I use Cats In the City often for grooming and haircuts.

https://catsinthecity.com/

I take care of their coats with a variety of products...

I like slicker brushes for a general grooming brush, combs for their tails, seam rippers for small tangles, and blue dawn dish soap for a general random bathing.

(Other products and methods are used for showing and coat health, please reach out for info as this list is huge and ever evolving)

I like Wahl clippers

https://www.wahlpro.com/animal

Food, diet, & raw

I feed wet food (primarily raw) once a day, while dry food is always available.

Raw:

Beef, chicken, & turkey, hearts, livers- ground and mixed with supplements and mineral water

Canned:

Royal Canin Kitten canned

Royal Canin Mother & Baby Cat

Friskies Pate

Dry:

Royal Canin; Mother & Baby Cat, Kitten, Ragdoll, Maine Coon, Queen
Purina One chicken and Salmon

Supplements:

Bloom products Kitty Bloom

Salmon Oil

Calcium

Taurine

Lysine

Probiotics

Cat litters

I only use Cedar Wood Pellets

I love them! Here's a good article on the basics...

https://mrbosscat.com/wood-pellet-cat-litter/

I like the Arm & Hammer large sifting litterbox, it works great with wood pelets

vaccinations & Parasite control

All my kittens receive vaccinations for:

Feline Leukemia

Rhinotracheitis

Calici
Panleukopenia

Deworming product: Durvet Dewormer

*I can also vaccinate for feline Leukemia upon request