At first, I didn't even recognize it! I had noticed recently that on our FaceBook page, we began getting an occasional comment with a link to a pet service where kittens are available.

At first glance they look like a small hobby breeder. I thought, “how great people are finding and using the Maine Coon Cat Nation social community to connect!” Well, it seems I was a bit naive.

In the last week or so I've received emails from our MCCN community friends informing me of a Maine Coon kitten scam which is gaining traction right now.

It's not simply one perpetrator or one site that can be taken down, it's a Maine Coon kitten scam formula. And when they show up on a trusted site like ours in the form of an advertisement or comment, they have already snuck in. It can be like chasing one's tail to look for them and remove them when they crop up.

These kitten scam artists are definitely too close for comfort.

...Continue reading
(and leave your Comments on this brand-new page so those of us who have come across this can share experiences and warn others)

For Folks without clickable links in email:
https://www.maine-coon-cat-nation.com/maine-coon-kitten-scam.html

Thor had gotten more boisterous as he grew so in February this year we introduced our third Maine Coon into the household, 3 month old Basilius aka Basil. He is solid cream boy and certainly gives Thor a run for his money in energy but they are the best of friends which gives the female cats in the house some peace at least. Thor loves to pose for the camera so much so he knows has his own Instagram account @thor_mc

Thor, Thea and the newly introduced Basil all get along so well which is very representative of the MC breed. If I had more space I would love more but for now I am more than happy with my fur-family.

Maine Coons Rock"

Visit Thor to read the many thoughtful comments and take a stroll down memory lane in the June 2015 Album

Feel free to save this photo and use as you wish!

It's from our Pinterest  page- another place where we can connect!

From Our Cat Questions Section:

Robbie in Minneapolis asks:

We have two Maine Coon cats (at least partial MCs). One has licked his lower belly and inner back legs to the skin, leaving little to no hair.

The other MC also has less hair than normal on his lower belly. The first cat is currently on Prozac (vet prescribed) to help cure the issue, but the results are still not good.

Is it normal for MCs to lick themselves nearly bald on the undersides?
Thanks.

Reply:
Hi Robbie,
No, it's not normal and it's not a Maine Coon trait. But I've heard of it happening. It sounds like your vet is doing what he can.
If you're not sure about the treatment, you could go for a second opinion.

All The Best,
~Carrie

Comments:

My MC was allergic to his food.
by: Jamilah Haneef
Hi Robbie,
My MC was like that for years. I thought he was depressed because he had to tolerate my other very dominant DLH, my vet even advised me to find new home for my DLH. I have changed to various types of commercial kibbles available, thought he was allergic to fleas (although he had none) finally I took the plunge converting my cats to raw diet. It works like a charm... I don't know which component of the commercial diet he is allergic to. He was nearly bald, no outer coat, sometimes he licks himself raw, and even though he is a stripe tabby, I cant see his stripes anymore. Now, after a few months his stripes are back. I am so happy after so many years wondering where did I go wrong. Hope this helps...

Prescription Diet Food
by: Helen
Your vet probably carries Prescription Diet foods. I would ask him to let you try the Allergy Diet.

It only takes one flea bite to set off the cascade of severe itching in some cats. I use Comfortis on my cats monthly even if I don't see a flea. Fleas are good hitchhikers and can come in on your pant leg. If you have wild life of any kind in your area they are the reservoir of flea reproduction.