Maine Coon
KatzeGroßGewicht 5–11 kgLebenserwartung 9–13 J.
The gentle giant longhair. HCM carrier rate is high (genetic screening + periodic echo advised); hip dysplasia also occurs in this big cat.
Wesen: Gentle giant, dog-like followership, soft voice
🩺 Typische Krankheiten & Risiken
Hoch
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM)
High MYBPC3 carrier rate — a must-screen before breeding
Häufig
Hip dysplasia
A large-cat issue — note any jumping avoidance
Beobachten
Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA)
Hereditary — DNA test available
Häufig
Hairballs
Long coat + big body = lots of swallowed fur
📋 Empfohlene Vorsorge & Frequenz
- #1HCM DNA test (before buying)
- #2Heart echo (once, then annually)
- #3Joint assessment if movement changes
🍚 Ernährung
Big body, big metabolism — quality protein plus weight control; joint supplements per vet advice.
🛁 Tagespflege
Brush several times weekly; a large, sturdy cat tree; monitor sleeping breath rate.
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