Learn More About Our Breeding Philosophy

At Rocket City Coons, we strive to enjoy the beautiful Maine Coon cats and raise the healthiest kittens in order to provide you with a precious feline companion.

We have gone to great lengths and expenses to feed and care for each stud, queen, and kitten in our cattery. Our cats are fed a diet that is most beneficial for their needs. We try to limit exposure to chemicals, preservatives, vaccines, and other potentially toxic substances.

Kitten and Cat Health

Providing a kitten with species-appropriate nutrition such as natural food, clean water, and a healthy environment gives them the best chance of having a long and healthy life.

Healthy cats have an immune system that can fight disease more effectively than prescription medication does. A kitten obtains its immune system from its mother until it is weaned at 9-12 weeks old. If the mother cat has excellent nutrition, the kittens will develop a good immune system themselves.

Some nutrient supplementations can also be beneficial to cats in building a strong immune system. These include probiotics, essential fatty acids, green plants such as cat grass, and more. We also use herbs like turmeric for immune support, red marine algae for virus control, and food-grade diatomaceous earth, noni juice, and black walnut in small quantities for natural parasite control. For more information, reach out to us today.

Kitten and Cat Diet

All cats in nature would eat a diet of mostly raw meat, including bones and organs, and a small percentage of vegetation. Our philosophy is that if we mimic those natural conditions, our cats will be healthier. We feed our cats organic food that is appropriate to their breed and genes.

Here are some diet tips for good feline health:

• Dry food is not healthy for cats in large quantities. Wet food helps to prevent kidney-related diseases that are common in felines.
• All cats are obligate carnivores, which means they need a high percentage of animal protein in their diet. Cats cannot digest carbohydrates, including the grains that are often found in commercial dry cat food. Grains such as soy corn, and wheat cause more digestive problems in cats.
• Potentially harmful or toxic ingredients include food coloring, sugars, preservatives, meat byproducts, synthetic vitamins and minerals, gluten, and other fillers like white rice.

Other Helpful Information

Cigarette smoke - Research shows that secondhand smoke can be more dangerous than smoking. A cat or kitten's lungs are tiny compared to a human's, and they also inhale more frequently and breathe faster. Your home should have clean air all the time to promote the best health for your cat. Air fresheners, cleaners, dusty cat litter, perfumes, cigarette smoke, and other toxins can be very detrimental to your cat's health.

Declawing - At Rocket City Coons, we consider the declawing of a cat to be inhumane and unacceptable in any situation. Declawing involves the amputation of the last section of each toe, which is like cutting off a human's finger at the knuckle. Aside from the initial pain and phantom pain, other potential side effects of declawing include litter box issues, aggression, and lasting physical and emotional problems.