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Getting Ready for Your Kitten: Must-Haves

Welcoming a new kitten—especially a purebred like a Maine Coon — means making sure they feel safe and comfortable from day one. Here's what you'll want to have ready before they arrive:

Carrier

A sturdy carrier is a must for vet visits, travel, or even just moving around. Maine Coons grow fast and are stronger than they look, so choose a hard plastic carrier with secure locks or a durable fabric one with strong mesh (avoid plastic mesh—it can tear easily). Always use a carrier to keep your kitten safe and avoid stressful escapes.

Litter Box

Go for a jumbo-sized tray right away—Maine Coons need the space. A scoop is essential, or you can opt for a robot litter box if you want less cleanup.

Litter

We recommend specific soft, fine-grain litters (We use Fresh Step® and Scoop Away). If you switch brands, just make sure the texture is gentle and not sharp.

Grooming Tools

Skip the slicker brushes—they damage the undercoat. Choose brushes made for long-haired cats (see examples here) and get a rubber grooming glove too. It’s super handy during shedding.

Bed or Sleeping Spot

Avoid foam houses—they’re too hot and stuffy. A soft fabric basket with sides works great, or you can DIY a cozy “nest” from a cardboard box. Kittens love homemade hideouts!

Bowls

You’ll need at least two: one for food, one for water. We use these, and they’ve worked well. A water fountain is also a nice upgrade. Wash everything thoroughly after each meal.

Toys & Play Stuff

No need for a huge cat tree yet. Start with small toys: wool mice, silent balls, fishing rod toys, and maybe a puzzle box. Nature shows on TV (birds, fish, etc.) can keep them entertained, too.

Thinking of a full play complex? Measure your space first. It should be sturdy, with tall posts and features like hammocks, ropes, or hanging toys to support healthy play and instincts. If your kitten isn’t interested at first, rub it with a little catnip—they often can’t resist!

We offer several options for picking up or delivering your kitten, depending on your location and preferences:

In-Person Pickup:

You are welcome to pick up your kitten directly from our location. This is the safest and least stressful option for your kitten, and it is our preferred method. We will schedule a pickup date and time that is convenient for you.

Ground Delivery:

Our ground delivery service is designed with your kitten's comfort and safety as the top priority. To minimize travel-related stress, we limit our delivery radius to 500 miles, with a maximum travel time of 12 hours.

A dedicated driver experienced in animal transport will care for your kitten throughout the journey. The kitten will travel in a climate-controlled vehicle and receive regular stops for cleaning, fresh water, and food.

To request a quote, please contact us by email.

The delivery fee will be calculated manually and confirmed upon approval of your reservation request.

Airport Delivery Option:

If in-person pickup or ground delivery is not feasible, we can arrange transportation to our nearest airport, O’Hare International Airport (ORD).

Delivery with Cat Nanny:

We offer delivery with a cat nanny both within the U.S. and abroad.
For shipping costs, please check with our couriers: Natalie 847.894.9506 or Elvira 847.630.1568

Important: Final payment must be completed at least one week prior to the scheduled pickup or delivery date.

All available kittens are:

• Fully vaccinated
• De-wormed
• Optionally: Microchipped; Vaccinated against Rabies
• Registered with TICA
• Ready for their new homes with parents' pedigree and their genetic tests

We do not release any kitten until it has received at least two rounds of vaccinations for Panleukopenia, Feline Rhinotracheitis, and Calicivirus.

The health check report provided by our dedicated Veterinary Clinic is available for you.

We provide a one-year health guarantee against genetic diseases and guarantee that each kitten is in good health at the time of sale.

The kitten comes with a free insurance/ medical coverage of 30 days through Trupanion at no upfront cost and with a waived waiting period (must be activated before pick up or 24 hr after the day of pick-up).

Here’s what you’ll get:
 Instant coverage — no waiting periods
 No payout limits for the life of your pet
 No upfront payment needed – You’re not charged until you choose to continue coverage

All our breeding cats (parents or grandparents) are have been Tested Negative for:

• HCM (Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy),
• SMA (Spinal Muscular Atrophy),
• PKD (Polycystic Kidney Disease),
• FELV (Feline Leukemia),
• FIV (Feline Immunodeficiency Virus)
• and Hip Dysplasia

Because we exclusively breed from genetically healthy lines, routine testing for each individual kitten is not necessary. However, additional genetic or specialized tests can be performed upon request for an extra fee.

We offer a Health Guaranteed line!

Our Maine Coon kittens are released to their new homes at 15/16 weeks of age—no exceptions.

Bringing a new kitten into your home is a joyful experience—but it also comes with important responsibilities.

All of our kittens are sold with a spay/neuter requirement.

We require that your kitten be spayed or neutered between 7–8 months of age, and must not be used for breeding under any circumstances.

Spaying or neutering your kitten helps to:

• Prevent unwanted litters
• Improve behavior
• Reduce the risk of certain health issues

To ensure compliance, a SpaySecure agreement (www.SpaySecure.com) will be included in your contract.

We will provide the TICA registration certificate and/or pedigree only after we receive written confirmation from a licensed veterinarian that the procedure has been completed.

No. If your contract says the kitten was sold “not for breeding”, the kitten must be spayed/neutered no matter who ends up as the owner.

We are committed to ethical breeding, and this includes us taking back our offspring at any age. We only allow people who have this same conviction to work with our lines. Allowing a one-time litter, knowing one intact female can result in over 400,000 kittens over the course of 7 years, goes against our values. We believe, given the number of cats in the community that need a home, that the only breeding we support should serve the purpose to improve health and preserve our Maine Coons for future generations, with a zero-impact plan to our local communities. Just for fun litter does not serve that purpose for us, and in our opinion, the risk of harm to the rescue community is too large.

If you decide to buy a kitten with breeding rights from Everythingcoon Cattery. You must understand that we DO NOT sell our kittens to everyone who decides to be a breeder. It’s very important for us to find the right home for our kittens. Please make sure you do your own search before you decide to buy a kitten with Breeding Rights! It’s very important to understand there is a big difference between a Purebred cat and a Regular Domestic cat.

We DO NOT sell our male kittens for future stud service. ONLY for Breeding Program.

The cost to buy a Maine Coon kitten with breeding rights is currently $4,000 and up, with an upfront deposit of $1,000.

When you purchase a kitten with breeding rights, we will provide you with certified paperwork that will allow you to register your new kitten with The International Cat Association (TICA). Once you register your kitten with TICA, you will have breeding rights, which will allow you to sell purebred and registered kittens.

As stated in your purchase contract, the de-clawing of your kitten is prohibited. 

Declawing is the amputation of the last bone of each toe. It would be like cutting off your fingers at the last knuckle. The standard method of declawing is amputating with a scalpel or guillotine clipper. The wounds are closed with stitches or surgical glue, and the feet are bandaged. 

Declawing can cause paw pain, back pain, infection, tissue necrosis (tissue death) and lameness. Removing claws changes the way a cat’s foot meets the ground and can cause pain like wearing an uncomfortable pair of shoes. Improperly removed claws can regrow, causing nerve damage and bone spurs.

Declawing was banned by the Animal Welfare Act 2006, throughout Europe, the UK and some states of America.

You will get Info guide as a part of your Kitten welcome package on how to teach your cat to use appropriate scratching locations.

Our kittens are sold as an indoor pet only.

A kitten sold as an indoor pet only is a restriction to ensure the kitten's safety, as indoor-only cats live longer and have a lower risk of injury, disease, and exposure to parasites compared to outdoor cats. This is a common practice for breeders to protect the animal from threats like cars, predators, fights, and certain toxins.

Benefits of keeping a cat indoors:

- Increased lifespan: Indoor cats typically live much longer, with many indoor-only cats living 12–18 years or more.

- Reduced injury and disease: They are protected from being hit by cars, attacked by other animals, or getting into fights with other cats.

- Fewer parasites: Indoor-only cats are less exposed to fleas, ticks, and other parasites that can carry diseases.

- No toxins: They are less likely to ingest toxins like antifreeze or other chemicals found outdoors.

- No unwanted litters: This rule prevents the cat from having unwanted litters and avoids creating more stray cats.

It is essential to use a veterinarian who is familiar with the Maine Coon breed. Maine Coons have several unique developmental characteristics that can be misunderstood by practitioners unfamiliar with the breed.

TEETH

Most Maine Coon kittens experience juvenile gingivitis during teething. This breed loses all of its baby teeth, and adult teeth typically come in over a six-month period. The degree of gum swelling varies among kittens and may occur between five months and one year of age.

Because of this, some veterinarians mistakenly diagnose conditions such as stomatitis or other oral diseases and may recommend unnecessary tooth extractions. Tooth extraction is not an appropriate treatment for juvenile gingivitis or teething-related inflammation.

In some kittens, an oral enzyme can cause the gums to grow over the teeth as the body reacts to erupting teeth. The correct treatment involves a short course of prednisone to reduce inflammation, typically prescribed for several weeks. In more severe cases, a minor surgical procedure may be required to remove excess tissue, followed by prednisone and an antibiotic. This condition rarely recurs once treated correctly.

It is important to note that true, chronic oral disease requiring extractions is extremely rare in Maine Coon kittens and young adults. Maine Coons continue growing until approximately four years of age; therefore, even a one-year-old cat is still considered a large kitten.

Everything about the Maine Coon breed is proportionally larger than in most other breeds—including the head, feet, bone structure, internal organs, and even the heart and its naturally louder heartbeat.

HEART MURMURS

Because of their rapid growth and large size, some Maine Coon kittens may develop a temporary (juvenile) heart murmur. This is not uncommon and typically resolves within six months.

A murmur is distinct from Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)—a genetic heart disease that can be fatal. All Everythingcoon breeding cats have been DNA tested and are negative for HCM.

Heart murmurs are classified from Grade 1 to Grade 6:

• Grades 1–3 are minor and typically resolve as the kitten matures.
• Grades 4–6 are considered significant and can affect quality of life.

All Everythingcoon kittens are examined for murmurs during each veterinary visit. If a minor murmur is detected at the time of pickup, it will be documented in the kitten’s health record and disclosed to the buyer. Kittens with major murmurs are never sold.

Maine Coon kittens do not suddenly develop heart murmurs after three months of age. If your kitten is later diagnosed with one, seek a second opinion from a veterinarian experienced with this breed, as the kitten was clear of murmurs at the time of transfer.

WEIGHT

Maine Coons are large-boned cats and can naturally weigh 20 pounds or more without being overweight. A loose abdominal pouch (“stomach sack”), similar to that of lions or tigers, is a normal breed trait and does not indicate obesity.

DEVELOPMENT

Maine coons have a much slower growth rate than other cats.
It can take up to 3-4 years for them to reach full size.
You need to be aware that your cat can be still small when 2 years old. Some owners think there is something wrong with their pets and even seek veterinary help. However, it’s ok if your feline friend is still small at this age. She will grow to her full potential in a year or two.

PERSONALITY

Maine Coons are known for their exceptionally friendly and gentle nature. Often called the “dogs” of the cat world, they share many canine-like traits — they enjoy playing fetch, following their owners around, and being part of the action. Relaxed and laid-back, these cats make wonderful, easygoing companions.

Highly sociable by nature, Maine Coons love being involved in family life. They tend to get along well with other pets, whether dogs or cats, and form close bonds with all members of the household.

Another quality that sets them apart is their intelligence. Maine Coons are curious, quick learners, and often quite trainable. They thrive on interactive play and mental stimulation.

At the same time, they are calm and independent. A Maine Coon won’t demand constant attention — they’re perfectly content to nap or entertain themselves when you’re busy. They’ll join you when they choose, lending a paw, observing your every move, or simply keeping you company nearby.

A Maine Coon will be your friend and partner — but not your baby. ☺️

All in all, this breed is affectionate, loyal, and full of character — a truly exceptional companion for those who appreciate both love and independence in a pet.