Welcome to MaineVu Maine Coons Cattery!

We are small home/hobbyist Maine Coon breeders, located in Cartersville, GA an hour Northwest of Atlanta.  

We are negative for the Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV) and the Panleukopenia Virus (FPV).

All of our cats are registered with The International Cat Association (TICA), and The Cat Fancier's Association (CFA)  where we actively shown our cats on a routine basis.

Our reigning male, RW SGC MTNest J R of MaineVu, is  a long tall boy who sits high on his legs, he has that prized square muzzle and strong chin, with tall perfectly placed ears and a direct open expression.   

We have 4 wonderful breeding girls, RW SGC MaineVu Fire in the Hole of DCFD, Abscatz Dreamboat Annie of MaineVu, CH MTNest Metallica of MaineVu  and MaineVu Georgia. Coming soon a new female kitten will be joining our family this Autumn. More details coming.

All of our cats are DNA Negative/Normal for HCM, Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, Pyruvate Kinase PK Deficiency and SMA, Spinal Muscular Atrophy,  We utilize the latest medical screening methods available at MaineVu Maine Coons to ensure that we do not knowingly pass on unhealthy lines. Our cats undergo an echo-cardiogram from UGA board certified veterinary cardiologists, yearly. We use UC Davis Laboratory  for all DNA testing.

As new methods of testing become available they will be incorporated into our breeding program. 

Our kittens are born in a whelping pen in our kitten nursery and are handled daily.  They remain with their mamma and siblings in the whelping pen until  they are 4-5 weeks old and then they graduate to a play pen and begin learning litter box training 101, and are introduced to solid food.  At 8 weeks old they receive their first vet visit and  kitten vaccinations. They are then allowed the freedom of their nursery and our guest wing of our home under strict supervision. They receive their second set of vaccinations at 12 weeks, are wormed and receive a microchip.

Our motto is "Happy Tails  & Happy Hearts"

Our goal is to improve, preserve and protect  the Maine Coon Cat, bred to the TICA/CFA breed standard, and to produce Healthy, Happy Maine Coon Kittens as wonderful companions or show cats, who will greet you when you come home with head butts and trills of conversation.
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You have chosen one of our carefully hand raised kittens to become a member of your family. The following information will help you and your new kitten as you adjust to each other. This information is only meant to be a guideline. 

Question: What shots has the kitten had? When is he/she due for a Rabies shot? When are booster shots due?

Answer: All of our kittens receive the following inoculations prior to leaving our home: Feline rhinotracheitis virus (FHC-1), Feline calicivirus (FCV), Feline panleukopenia virus (FPV). These shots are given to our kittens at 8 and 12 weeks of age. A third set of these shots is needed when the kitten is 16 weeks old along with a Rabies shot.

Booster shots are typically given 12 months after the first series of shots. 

Question: When can the kitten come home?

Answer: Our kittens go to their new homes between 12 and 15 weeks.

Question: Why are they this age when they can come home?

Answer: All of our kittens stay with their dam for 12 to 15 weeks as this is the option amount of time needed to assure that the kitten is properly socialized.

Question: When should we bring our new kitten to our vet for its first check up? 

Answer: Your kitten must be seen by your veterinarian for a "healthy kitten check up" within 72 hours of leaving our home. This is to ensure you that we have sold you a healthy kitten.

Question: What type of guarantee do you offer?

We offer a two year health guarantee for our cats specifically for heart related illness. All of our breeding cats are DNA negative for the two known genes that produces HCM/cardiomyopathy, they also undergo an echo cardiogram administered by a board certified veterinarian cardiologist yearly. All of our breeding cats have been tested for PK Deficiency (Erythrocyte Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency), which is an inherited hemolytic anemia caused by insufficient activity of this regulatory enzyme which results in instability and loss of red blood cells. All of our cats tested N/N Normal.  A copy of those results is available.

Question: What type of food and litter do you use, and where can they be purchased?

Answer: We use Royal Canin Maine Coon dry food for our cats. We also use Royal Canin Mama-Babycat for our younger kittens in both dry and caned formulas. Purina canned food (Friskies, ProPland and Fancy Feast,assorted varieties), We use the scented (purple bag) of "The World's Best Cat Litter" All of these items can be purchased at PetCo, PetSmart, Amazon, Chewy and several regular grocery stores carry the litter and of course the canned food. We recommend one litter pan per cat and if your home has more the one level there should be at least the same amount on each level. We also suggest that a large litter pan be purchased as a full grown Maine Coon can range in weight from 12-18 pounds or more!

Question: How often should our new kitten’s claws be clipped?

Answer: Kittens claws grow at a very rapid rate! We suggest that you clip their claws on a weekly basis.

Question: I have been told that Maine Coons sometimes have gum issues. What can be done to avoid this?

Answer: Maine Coons sometimes develop "juvenile gingivitis" at around 6-8 months of age. Make sure to check your kittens gums, if a slight red line is visible on the gum line the kitten may have juvenile gingivitis. This is normal and diminishes as the kitten ages. One way to avoid this is to start brushing your kitten’s teeth as soon as possible. Kitten/cat tooth brushes and tooth paste can be found in PetCo and PetMart.

Question: How often should our new kitten be brushed?

Maine Coons are semi-long haired cats and they have a double coat. Daily combing for about five minutes should be sufficient to keep your kittens coat healthy and free of painful mats. At the very least bi-weekly brushing or combing is recommended. If left unattended mats can developed with can be painful to the cat. We have found that a seam ripper is very helpful in removing any mats.

Question: What type of scratching post is recommended?

Answer: We recommend a very sturdy scratching post with off set levels, so that your kitten can easily jump from one level to the next,. We also recommend that the post is covered with sisal. All of our scratching posts and trees come from ARUBACATS.com cat furniture and Customqualitypetfurniture.comYou can find both companies on line and at most cat shows in the vendor section. Both companies make exceptional cat trees that will hold a full grown male Maine Coon cat comfortably. 

Question: Should we bring a carrier to take our kitten home, and where can one be purchased?

Answer: Yes, please bring a carrier with you when you come to pick up your kitten. Carriers can be purchased on-line, we use Strudicage carriers which can be found on-line at www.SturdicageProducts.com, however other brands can be purchased in PetCo, PetMart or Amazon.

Question: Do you ship your cats/kittens? 

Answer: NO! We do not ever ship our cats or kittens. 

Question: Do you sell kittens with breeding rights?

Answer: No, we do not sell kittens or cats with breeding rights.

If you have questions that have not been addressed please do not hesitate to contact us, and welcome to MaineVu Maine Coons!

Sincerely,

Marjorie and Philip Berger

MaineVu Maine Coons

Happy Tails & Happy Hearts

www.mainevu.com

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