Maine Coon is a breed of cat developed by interbreeding native cats from the United States and Angora cats. It is a large breed in the cat family, similar in appearance to the Siberian Forest Cat, with a sturdy physique and thick, dense fur. Maine Coon can make a small bird-like chirping sound, which is very pleasant and unique. Maine Coon is gentle, brave, and smart, enjoying solitude but also getting along well with humans. It is a good pet.
Maine Coon
The Maine Coon is a breed of cat developed by interbreeding native cats from the United States and Angora cats. It is a large breed in the cat family, similar in appearance to the Siberian Forest Cat, with a sturdy physique and thick, dense fur. The Maine
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One, Toxoplasmosis
Symptoms: Cats with toxoplasmosis may have fever, depression, and gradual decrease in body temperature. Weakness, dehydration, loss of appetite, vomiting, and diarrhea may occur.
Solution: Choose a good pet hospital to vaccinate on time, keep the house clean, and isolate appropriately. Rabies vaccine can be started at 3 months old; cat triple vaccine can usually be started at 2 months old, and should be given every month.
Two, Cat flu
Symptoms: Fever, excessive nasal mucus production, frequent sneezing, accompanied by conjunctivitis, corneal ulcer, and excessive tearing.
Solution: Once detected, seek medical attention in a timely manner. This disease can be transmitted through the air, so isolate the cat from other cats in a timely manner.
Three, Hairballs
Symptoms: Cats may vomit, lose their appetite, and have hairballs in their excrement.
Solution: Regularly feed cats with hairball paste and preferably grow some cat grass at home.
Four, Gastrointestinal discomfort
Symptoms: Vomiting, diarrhea, and loss of appetite.
Solution: First, withhold food from the cat, then feed some probiotics for conditioning. If the condition is serious, seek medical attention in a timely manner. Prevention: 1. Maintain a light diet; 2. Do not change cat food frequently. If changing cat food, follow the seven-day transition method.
Hygiene: Since cats have more hair, they are prone to carrying various bacteria and parasites. In order to ensure the health of cats and owners, cats should be bathed regularly and their fur should be groomed;
Diet: Different cats have different preferences for food. Owners should not randomly choose cat food available on the market for convenience. They should carefully select cat food based on the type, growth, and physical condition of the cat, and prepare dedicated utensils for the cat;
Health: Like humans, cats can also get sick. When a cat gets sick, it must be taken to a specialized animal hospital for treatment. Regular physical examinations and vaccinations should also be conducted on cats. Only when a cat is healthy can it have the energy to play with its owner;
Safety: There is a saying "curiosity killed the cat." Cats are restless and always have great curiosity about various things. Their nature also makes them like to enter enclosed spaces. Therefore, owners must close doors, windows, box covers, etc. to prevent cats from getting into potential danger;
Residence: Cats love to lie down and take a lazy nap. Therefore, as an owner, you should prepare a small mat for it to sleep on. These mats will accumulate a lot of bacteria after a long time of use, so you must pay attention to cleaning and disinfecting them at any time;
Cat litter: The problem of pets urinating and defecating anywhere has troubled many pet owners. But cats are actually very clean animals, so as long as the owner prepares cat litter for them, cats will go to the cat litter by themselves to urinate and defecate;
Cats are sensitive creatures. When owners force them to do something, they will be annoyed. Therefore, owners should trim the cat's nails at any time to prevent scratches and infections when playing with them.
Grooming time: Recommended every three days
1. Relax the cat: Before combing, you can give the cat a massage. After the kitten starts to purr, continue with the following steps.
2. Comb along the fur: from the back → waist → buttocks → tail; you can wet the cat's fur with a small amount of water to reduce static electricity. Comb along the direction of hair growth, combing from top to bottom.
3. Comb from the chest to the abdomen: Hold the cat, sit with a human posture, and comb from top to bottom. The cat's belly is more sensitive, so the cat owner must be quick and accurate when grooming.
4. Comb the head and the area around the face of the cat: You can comb from the cat's head or face towards the neck, but be careful not to touch the cat's eyes.
5. Hair under the armpits and on the abdominal side: At this time, the cat can lie on its side, raise its front paws, and comb from the armpits to the side of the abdomen.
6. Finally, use a comb to comb again, remove excess hair, and straighten the cat's fur to finish the whole process.
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