FELINE HEALTH INFORMATION PAGE SPECIAL THANKYOU TO JIMMY EMERSON DVMFOR ALLOWING US TO PHOTOGRAPH THE SURGERY IF YOU PURCHASE A FEMALE MAINE COON FROM US WE REQUIRE THAT IF NOT ALREADY DONE SO SHE MUST BE SPAYED BY THE AGE OF SIX MONTHS. We do not recommend any set innoculation routine. We feel this is best discussed between you and your vet. We do recommend neutering and spaying before six months of age. AS A BREEDERWHAT STEPS ARE WE TAKING TO INSURE YOUR NEW KITTEN IS HEALTHY? January 2006 we began testing our breeding cats for the MyBPC HCM gene. Testing is now completed and all positive cats have been removed from our breeding program! In simple terms, HCM is a disease of the heart. Cats can have it and live a long life, never showing outward signs. Or die at an early age of a sudden heart attack type incident. This gene that causes HCM was discovered and there is a test available to detect it. We are removing from our breeding program any cats that have this gene so our kittens will not have it passed on to them. (Be aware also that there are other HCM causing genes that have yet to be discovered.) All of our active Studs are clear of the SMA gene! SMA stands for Spinal Muscular Atrophy. Both parents have to carry this gene to have an affected offspring. Our studs being clear means we will not have a kitten affected with SMA. For more comprehensive information On SMA or HCM visit these sites. SMA HCM   Search the Maine Coon Database for Pedigrees Cats International-Feline Info from a Non-Profit Organization The Clinic - Feline Vet Information Animal Planet Cat Breed Selector The Winn Feline Health Foundation Cornell Feline Health Center Adopt a Pet through the connections at PETSMART! WE HOPE YOU ENJOY YOUR VISIT TO OUR JUNGLE CATTERY FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL Mitzi at (256)437-8429  Dogs and other Past Pets Home  Stud Cats   Retired Studs  Breeding Queens    Retired Queens Kitten Photo Gallery     Adult Cat Photo Gallery    Tour The Cattery Garden   KITTENS FOR SALE Bernese Mountain Dogs   Available Puppies  A Feline Pyometra Surgery   Great Feline Sites    Email Mitzi