Maine Coons have won the hearts of the people of our country since about the beginning of the 90s, and in their homeland in the USA, these large long-haired cats have been popular for at least 100 years. This is not surprising, given their easy-going disposition and unusual appearance: a powerful and long muscular body, thick fur, expressive eyes and charming lynx tufts on the ears.
Maine Coons are also interesting in terms of coat color: black, red, blue, cream, and, of course, white Maine Coons have their admirers. And we will focus on animals with snow-white fur coats.
White-haired Maine Coon
When they say that the Maine Coon is white, they mean the white solid color - one that assumes that the entire fur of the animal is uniformly colored in one color without any streaks, stripes or spots. Even small spots of a different shade on the fur coat (for example, cream or others) are considered a fault. At the same time, white Maine Coon kittens are sometimes born with small “colored” marks on the face or ears, but over time they disappear, and the fur becomes snow-white.
Photo: Maine Coon color white solid | Dreamstime.com
Looking at photos of white Maine Coons, it is impossible not to notice the beauty of these amazing large cats. Externally, their wool resembles fluffy angora fiber: it is just as soft and airy. And what is the long tail-fan with flowing hairs worth? But sometimes potential buyers refuse to buy a pet with a white fur coat, fearing the hassle of caring for it. However, it is unlikely that a white Maine Coon will require more care than, for example, a black or cream one. Pets of this breed are relatively unpretentious compared to other long-haired cats.
Game of colors
The tabby coloring is considered classic for this breed, but thanks to the selection work of various nurseries and breeders, monochromatic colors were obtained:
- black;
- white;
- red (red);
- blue;
- cream.
In coons with shades other than snow white, the human eye is drawn to interesting patterns. In dark animals, light is absorbed by color, causing the human eye to take longer to examine individual details. The white cat has nothing to hide! Every feature, including the luxurious mane, tufts of paws and tufts on the ears, is under close attention: everything is clearly visible!
Problems of Maine Coons "blond"
Some white Maine Coons have a defect called deafness
. The inability to hear the sounds of the outside world can occur when both or one of the kitten's parents has a special mutated gene responsible for white fur and blue eyes, although a white Maine Coon with blue eyes is rare, most often the eyes of these cats are green or amber - copper. One way or another, if blue-eyed cats are often completely deaf, then those who have heterochromic eyes (i.e., different colors, say, one eye is blue and the other green) are often deaf in only one ear (on the side that and blue eye). However, this does not mean that all “blond” Maine Coons cannot hear. Fortunately, not all white cats have a “dangerous” gene that is dominant, so the chances that the cat will be deaf are not one hundred percent. But it is better to know about this feature of white cats in advance.
Photo: White Maine Coon kitten with blue eyes |
Dreamstime.com In addition to hearing problems, it is white Maine Coons that are most susceptible to allergies
. There are many reasons for the appearance of such an unpleasant disease: poor-quality food, dust, parasite saliva, medications, chemical cleaning agents. Inattention to the manifestation of allergies also entails deterioration of the condition of the white fur coat due to constant scratching, discharge from the cat’s nose and eyes, and skin inflammation. To determine what your snow-white pet is allergic to, you will have to visit a veterinarian.
Feeding
Snow-white Maine Coons need high-quality food with a balanced and proven composition. If you decide to feed your cat dry food, then you need to carefully study its contents; the food should not contain components such as:
- beets, carrots;
- chicken and beef liver;
- copper, which is often found in feed;
- vitamins with dyes.
These rules also apply to natural food. It is not advisable to consume offal and buckwheat porridge. Fermented milk products will be useful; except for milk, it cannot be given to a cat. It is better to feed meat, fish and vegetables boiled, this way you can avoid infection with helminths. Sweet foods are contraindicated for Maine Coons because they are prone to allergic reactions.
How to keep your Maine Coon's coat white?
Although long-haired white Maine Coons do not require special care, like, for example, Persians, certain rules will have to be followed so that the fluffy coat does not lose its beauty:
- The eyes of white Maine Coons should not be wiped with furatsilin, tea leaves or herbal decoctions (chamomile, St. John's wort, etc.), otherwise yellow-brown spots will not be avoided. It is better to use boiled water for daily wiping. If the animal’s eyes are inflamed, you can wipe them with a cotton swab dipped in saline or boric acid solution - they will not leave a mark on the white fur;
- To prevent the white fur from turning yellow, you should monitor the cat’s diet. Liver, beets, seaweed, carrots, pumpkin, which the cat eats, contribute to the fact that the fur coat will sooner or later take on a stale yellow color. Moreover, the yellowing effect can manifest itself even if the listed products are contained in dry and canned food. If an animal takes vitamins, it is important not to overdo it with the elements iodine and copper, otherwise the fur will change color;
- Eating cheap economy food flavored with dyes has an extremely negative impact not only on health, but also on appearance. Saving and a white Maine Coon cat are incompatible concepts;
- Of course, poor grooming - infrequent brushing and bathing - can also worsen the appearance of the white coat. These cats need water treatments at least once every 3-4 months; it is also recommended to bathe Maine Coons during shedding. In this case, it is better to use special shampoos marked “for white wool” (like “White Cloud” from “Api-San” or “Shampoo for snow-white cats” from “Fitoelite” or others). Remove dead hair from white cats every day during shedding, and the rest of the time - a couple of times a week. For the face, you can use a brush with short teeth, and for the body - with large ones;
- Ectoparasites and any skin diseases (eczema, dermatitis, etc.) can significantly worsen the luxury of white wool. To avoid flea and tick infestations, the cat will need to be treated with insecticides. And if you suspect a skin disease (there are a lot of wounds on the body, the skin is inflamed, loss of appetite, etc.), you will have to pay a visit to the veterinary clinic. By the way, the fur of white cats looks untidy if helminths live in their bodies. In these cases, the fur coat is disheveled, with stuck together hairs, and the very appearance of the animal is painful. To avoid helminthic infestations, it is recommended to carry out deworming once a quarter, and for treatment - as prescribed by the veterinarian.
Documentation
There are various associations through which you can check the authenticity of a nursery's license (WCF, FIFe, Farus, TICA).
When selling an animal, several accompanying documents are attached:
- Before five months, a metric is created, and after that it is exchanged for a pedigree. Without this paper, the pet will be considered not purebred.
- Veterinary passport with information about vaccination and deworming. The certificate is issued in accordance with international standards. This is an ordinary medical card, like the one that is issued for a person in a clinic.
- A purchase and sale agreement is drawn up, which specifies the cost, obligations and other terms of the transaction.
- A small guide to the care, feeding and maintenance of a Maine Coon.
- Breeding animals undergo a microchipping procedure, it is better if it is done by the breeder himself.
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