Maine Coon feeding

Typically, the weight of the cat does not exceed 5-6 kg, but the norm for the Main-Kun breed is 7-12 kg. To maintain this weight and maintain health, the right diet is needed. It is compiled not only in accordance with the general nutritional rules for cats, but also taking into account the features of the breed.

The diet

The priority task should be to familiarize themselves with the diet of all cats. This is necessary in order to better reveal the features of the Main-Kun diet.

You can use it

Cats are allowed:

• chicken (boiled);
• boiled egg yolk (chicken);
• raw quail eggs;
• boiled liver (in small portions);
• dairy products (kefir, cottage cheese);
• Frozen offal (chicken, beef).

These products are fully acceptable for the formation of the Main-Kun diet. However, it is worth considering that the offal must first be scalded with boiling water. Otherwise, this can harm the digestive system.

How to feed Maine-kun? This breed needs vitamin complexes and mineral top dressing, but taking into account the fact that the rest of the diet is completely natural. If the owner cannot calculate the correct balance of nutrients when feeding with natural products, the solution is one - ready -made feed for cats. They are balanced and do not require additional additives (vitamin or mineral). However, they will not be limited to limit. Main-kun needs to give access to filtered water, which is enough for the whole day of the absence of the owner.

Important. With natural feeding, food must be served in chopped form. This is due to the fact that cats of this breed eat without chewing, often simply swallowing pieces.

You can’t use it

Cats are prohibited:

• pork (in any form);
• bones (any animal);
• canned food and smoked products;
• desserts (chocolate, cakes, etc.);
• raw or boiled milk;
• egg protein;
• fish cooked in any way;
• potato;
• legumes;
• vegetable oil.

The above list is common. If the cat has an allergy to permitted products or those that are not indicated in the list, only the veterinarian will be able to determine this. Only an important nuance is worth noting - seasonings. This applies to all cats of cats, because it is prohibited to add salt, pepper or spices to their food. The content of spices in food can lead to a violation of the digestive system.

How to feed Maine Cun's kitten?

When feeding kittens, it is necessary to approach the compilation of the diet more thoroughly. This is due not only to the fact that it differs significantly from adults, but also with the dynamics characteristic of an early age. The diet should change every few months until the kitten is completely growing up.

Veterinarians and owners of Maine Coons can help in this. The doctor will advise in all nuances of nutrition and tells how the body functions during growth and adult period. The breeder or owner of this breed will be able to indicate the household nuances of compiling the diet. Following these tips will also help to avoid health problems in the already formed period.

If the kitten is purchased from the shelter, then you need to change the diet in this case gradually. They are already fed in nurseries, and a sharp change in the diet at an early age will bring nothing good. In the best case, there will be only minor disturbances in the digestive system.

The first month

In the first month, kittens only stop eating mother’s milk and include new food in their diet. Owners recommend starting the transition from "store milk for kittens." It is specialized and is in wide production, for example, in a series of feed "Whiskas". It is also allowed: scalded frozen beef or milk cereals, during the preparation of which milk is diluted with water in a ratio of ½. Nevertheless, specialized or breast milk should be the basis.

The second month

The number of meals during this period increases to six. The priority task is to limit the consumed milk and porridge due to the fact that the second month is transitional. The permissible daily food rate per day is about 120-150 grams.

The third month

Starting from the third month of life to six months, the kitten's mode begins to constantly change. The number of meals is reduced to four times a day. This is justified by the fact that the amount of food increases to 180-200 grams per day. The minimum value of scalded meat is 20 grams, but not more than 30.

Six and twelve months

In this interval, the question "How many times to feed Maine-kun?" It becomes especially relevant. The development stops and the diet and the daily routine should also become static. The number of meals first boils down to three times a day, and then to two. The volume of food rises to 200-250 grams, the content of meat in which is at least 40 grams. It is equally important to gradually introduce permitted vegetables and additives (mineral and vitamin complexes) to the diet. It is recommended to do this in close interaction with the veterinarian. As for water, access to it must be made free. The cat at this age is able to independently regulate the right amount of fluid in the body.

What food to feed Maine-kun?

The choice of the feed manufacturer and its type (dry, humid) is completely in the hands of the owner. However, this does not cancel the fact that it is worth consulting with people that they understand this. If the choice does not depend on the amount, then it is worth buying stamps, time -tested.

The best American companies include: Royal Canin, Mars and Ralston Purina. They represent the best segment of feed. As for European manufacturers, they include: “Eagle Products”, “Nutro” and “Diamond Pet Foods”. You can choose and buy food for cats of these and other brands in the Zooservice online store.

Dry food is allowed to use, starting in the third month. The above manufacturers add the “for small” versions to the line of their feed. Giving a cat full food is allowed only after he is a year. In childhood, kittens get used to one brand, and veterinarians do not recommend changing it already in the adult period.

Recommendations of veterinarians

Feed manufacturers have special industry types of product designed for a certain breed. Such feeds are called thoroughbred, and the most popular products are produced under the brands “Royal Canin” or “Hill’s”. Their advantages are easily accessible - you can purchase in any city in Russia. In addition to the main property - the balance of nutrients, feed also has an excellent ratio of price and quality. These companies produce ten -kilogram bags, which provides great benefits. Companies also provide customers with discounts at high volumes of procurement.

The correct diet is the key to not only a long, but also a comfortable life. Cats are one of those animals that are extremely capricious about the food they consume. It is always worth remembering the features of the Main-Kun breed, as well as regular consultations of the veterinarian. By purchasing natural nutrition, remember mineral additives and vitamin complexes.