Check for fleas behind the ears and at the base of the tail - flea dirt, which looks like black sand, is a sure sign. Get a written sales agreement from the breeder that provides the breeder's health guarantee. Take your Maine coon to your veterinarian as soon as possible to confirm that the cat is healthy. Take home a kitten no younger than 12 weeks of age. Plan to keep your Maine coon inside and to have the cat neutered or spayed.
Vets say it's the best way to keep cats happy and disease-free and to prolong their lives.
The Maine coon loves people but takes a laid-back approach when it comes to affection. This cat would rather hang out in a chair or on the floor next to you, but always wants to be in the same room. Maine coons generally get along well with other cats and even dogs, and prefer to play with toys close to the ground rather than climbing in high places. Although the Maine coon's hair is quite long, it needs to be brushed just once a week. Maine coons tend to inherit hip dysplasia, which can cause lameness in extreme cases, and cardiomyopathy, which can cause a minor heart murmur or severe heart trouble in the worst cases.