Early Spay and Neuter in Kittens: What the Science Actually Shows
“The optimal age for neutering, traditionally deemed to be between 5 and 8 months, is now questioned, as short- and longer-term studies demonstrate no significant behavioural and physical advantages conferred by traditional-age neutering. Furthermore, a number of safe anaesthetic and surgical protocols have been documented that produce lower morbidity and similar mortality rates in early-age […]
Everything to Know About Polydactyl Maine Coons
There’s nothing quite like the ever-present “genetics expert” in the comment section of social media – ready to declare and fight to the death defending their unfounded opinion that polydactyl cats are the result of inbreeding, and are somehow harmful to the Maine Coon breed. We see it all the time: someone posts a picture […]
The Truth About “Dominant” Blue Eyes
Obvious Waardenburg Syndrome-like traits in a Blue-Eyed Maine Coon Kitten What Are Blue Eyes in Maine Coons? The Maine Coon breed standard, as set by both TICA and CFA, includes a stunning range of eye colors: green, gold, green-gold, and copper. Maine Coons are considered a natural breed both by TICA and CFA, meaning only native […]