A Virtual Tour of Sassy Koonz Cattery
Take a virtual tour inside the Sassy Koonz Maine Coon Cattery
The Truth About Feline Herpes Virus:FHV-1
What is Feline Herpes? Just like humans, cats are exposed to the herpes virus. For cats, this is called feline herpes, or FHV-1. Feline herpes is a very common upper respiratory infection in cats and kittens alike. It is estimated that as many as 80 to 90 percent of cats to have feline herpes-1, also called feline rhinotracheitis virus. Some cats who become infected …
How to Socialize a Kitten
Tips on how to socialize kittens during their very important socialization window.
Recommended Products for Your Maine Coon
Kitten Food and Water NOTE: Sassy Koonz babies start off eating Royal Canin Mother and Baby Cat. Upon going home, they can switch to the “Kitten” Formula, both canned and/or dry as shown below. Litter and Litter Trays Sassy Koonz Maine Coon kittens are trained to use uncovered litter trays with Ever Clean Unscented litter. …
How to Tell If Your Cat is a Maine Coon
If you’re wondering how to tell if your cat is a Maine Coon, or even a HALF Maine Coon, then this article is for you. The Maine Coon is very popular and one of the most sought after Pedigree cats in the registry. There’s no refuting the reasons why everyone would want one in their …
Pyometra in Cats: What it is and How to Avoid it
If you’re wondering what pyometra in cats is and how to prevent pyometra in cats, this article should help you. I did this research to publish this information for anyone who may be inquiring about pyometra. I recently had to spay a young 9-month-old (very promising Queen) female due to open pyometra. This was my …
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How I Choose Cats for My Breeding Program
Being involved in a breeding program for Maine Coons is serious business. There’s so much that goes into the creation of such a wonderful breed of cat. None of which is seen by the public. It’s all done behind the scenes. Most people think that it’s as easy as buying a male and a female …
How to Photograph Kittens and Cats
Capturing the essence of a beautiful kitten in a photograph is something to behold! They’re so full of life, love, and personality. To be able to bottle,all of that up into one camera frame can be, well…quite challenging. When I first started looking at Maine Coon kittens online, I noticed two types of photographs being …
How Much Does it Cost to Own a Cat
How Much Does it Cost to Own a Cat? Something that a lot of people never consider or think about it “How much does it cost to own a cat”? At first the answer seems simple. Maybe just some litter and cat food right? Think again! If you want to keep your cat (OR CATS) …
How I Choose Names for My Kittens
When it comes to naming a kitten, it takes some thought. As a breeder, I have to come up with a lot of names for the Maine Coon Kittens. I wanted to create a theme that was cool, and also represented a little piece of me at the same time. The theme for Sassy Koonz …
Raising A Healthy Cat
Raising a Healthy Cat We all want to know what it means to be raising a healthy cat. Cats are stoic by nature, and even in their worst of times, we can’t always tell if something is wrong with them. While this strong personality is something we admire about our feline friends, it’s also something …