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mistercrow's review
2.0
What I liked about this book was the stories surrounding Maine Coon cats. What it lacked WAS ACTUAL FACTS.
The first problem I spotted was in Chapter 3, a discussion on cat colour (for example, it was using red as one example about genetics, and how mother/father (more so mother) can pass it on, but the colour red, genetically, is likely to be carried on more males than females, etc). 80% more males are born red than females (20%).
Chapter 6 on feeding was completely idiotic and stupid; clearly this person didn't do her homework and I think the book should be revised again (last revised and published 2002).
My cats are fed raw food, it is much more healthier. My Maine Coon cat eats chicken bones just fine, and yes, CATS NEED TO EAT BONE as it's a good source of calcium AND cleans teeth! Dry kibble doesn't do that! Just lies. I think it's funny that a book can talk about the 'wild nature' of Maine Coon cats and totally shits all over raw food. I mean what the hell do you think wild cats eat in the wild? Canned cat food!?
Some care advice is okay, and others is completely outdated (I would not recommend using any oils to try to remove matted fur, instead, quick and simple; cut it off. Oils can cause problems when the cat tries to groom him/herself, etc).
Also, you should never take a Maine Coon cat kitten at age 6-8 weeks! This is standard for most kittens BUT NOT MAINE COONS! Maine Coon cats don't fully age until at 4/5 years old (not 3, as the book suggested), so the kittens are not usually ready for rehoming until 10-12 weeks (when they are 3 months)! Any good Maine Coon cat breeder can tell you this.
I WOULD NOT recommend this book for people who want general info on cats and Maine Coons. There are far more updated stuff on the internet than books (so it seems).
The first problem I spotted was in Chapter 3, a discussion on cat colour (for example, it was using red as one example about genetics, and how mother/father (more so mother) can pass it on, but the colour red, genetically, is likely to be carried on more males than females, etc). 80% more males are born red than females (20%).
Chapter 6 on feeding was completely idiotic and stupid; clearly this person didn't do her homework and I think the book should be revised again (last revised and published 2002).
My cats are fed raw food, it is much more healthier. My Maine Coon cat eats chicken bones just fine, and yes, CATS NEED TO EAT BONE as it's a good source of calcium AND cleans teeth! Dry kibble doesn't do that! Just lies. I think it's funny that a book can talk about the 'wild nature' of Maine Coon cats and totally shits all over raw food. I mean what the hell do you think wild cats eat in the wild? Canned cat food!?
Some care advice is okay, and others is completely outdated (I would not recommend using any oils to try to remove matted fur, instead, quick and simple; cut it off. Oils can cause problems when the cat tries to groom him/herself, etc).
Also, you should never take a Maine Coon cat kitten at age 6-8 weeks! This is standard for most kittens BUT NOT MAINE COONS! Maine Coon cats don't fully age until at 4/5 years old (not 3, as the book suggested), so the kittens are not usually ready for rehoming until 10-12 weeks (when they are 3 months)! Any good Maine Coon cat breeder can tell you this.
I WOULD NOT recommend this book for people who want general info on cats and Maine Coons. There are far more updated stuff on the internet than books (so it seems).
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