Maine Coon

With such an easygoing nature, the Maine Coon is a delightful companion for children and gets along well with other pets. Playful, gentle and affectionate, the Maine Coon is also an extremely good mouser. Its mousing abilities have long been prized by farmers, particularly in the northern states.

Breed-related concerns
Every cat breed carries a distinct set of genetic advantages and health risk factors. The following are the most common diseases found in the Maine Coon breed. Hopefully, your Maine Coon will not face these problems. However, early detection and preventive healthcare can make all the difference in helping your cat live a longer, happier life (see breed-related disease descriptions below).

• Cardiomyopathy

• Hip dysplasia
• Patella luxation

• None listed

Hip dysplasia. An inherited defect of the hip joint that results in arthritis due to premature wearing of the joint. Affected cats may show no clinical signs or may show reluctance to jump or hindlimb lameness.

Patella luxation. Misalignment of the kneecaps resulting in intermittent dislocation, pain and lameness. Symptoms include reluctance to exercise and lameness of the hind legs.

Help your cat live a longer, healthier life. Ask your veterinarian about a breed-related preventive health plan.

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Dealing With the Loss of a Pet

What a wonderful responsibility we take on when we bring a pet into our lives. With the help and guidance from veterinarians, we provide a loving, safe, and healthy environment for our pets who share everything with us. Our pets see us through marriages, divorces, and the birth of children. Pets endure separation and welcome us back as if we'd been away forever. They are the best pals we have for accepting us as we are.

Pets also help bring us through the losses in our lives. For many of us, our companions are the anchors. We lose a job, we change residences, and we lose friends and relatives through death and separation. The constant is the unwavering love and devotion of a companion animal. One day, that constant will become one of our losses. Now we will grieve because we have lost that companion. Where do we turn? When the kind face and acceptance we used to turn to is gone, where do we go for comfort?

One of the most difficult and important parts of grief and loss is seeking to understand what has happened and that what you are feeling is all right. Your sense of loss may encompass your life and that is all right. You have that right to grieve and you can take as much time as you need. In a busy and demanding world like ours, the trick is to take the time.

You will probably be faced with well-meaning people who feel you should spend a certain amount of time feeling bad and then get over it. No one is able to tell you your time frame for grieving. Only someone who has worked through grief can tell you about the time it takes to heal. Many stages of grief have been described, and none of them are absolute. Generally, the stages are:

1. Shock/disbelief/denial
2. Anger
3. Bargaining
4. Depression
5. Acceptance/resolution/recovery

If, however, you feel that time is passing too painfully for you or you want some very special and caring support, there are many sources of support available to you.

Your veterinarian
Your relationship with your veterinarian has just been very emotional and personal. Few people understand your loss like the staff who have cared for your pet and who have helped you make your decision.

Church
If you have a relationship with a pastor or congregation, don't forget that they may be there for you. For many people, religion is a framework of life. Don't think that your church would not want to hear you lost a "dog."

Humane Societies
This is a wonderful source for reaching out to people whose hearts are like yours and whose grief is as profound as yours. There will be few places more accepting of your love for your pet than here. Call your local shelter or humane society and ask if they have a pet loss support group.

Counseling
Seeking professional help is absolutely all right and very common. Grief and depression are just as real over loss of a dog or cat as they are over loss of a person.

Hospice
For those whose companion animals have a terminal illness, the grief process has a special consideration. You may find yourself needing help preparing for the loss. Learning to live and enjoy your best friend is extremely difficult. This is exactly what hospice work is all about. Check with your local hospitals and hospice groups for help.

Family and friends
Don't overlook this resource. Many of them have been with you in your grief from the time of decision or the receipt of terrible news. Some of them may have been in the room with you when it happened. It is difficult to ask for help-if someone offers, think about accepting it. Even if it helps move through just one of the stages of grief, you will know you are not alone.

Helpful Reading
A number of pet loss books for adults and children are available through AAHA's online bookstore or by calling AAHA at 800/883-6301.

Pet Loss Support Hotlines

There are many pet loss support hotlines to assist individuals with the recent loss of a pet. Your veterinary hospital can be an excellent first source to receive a referral to the closest pet loss support hotline.