# Maine Coon

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## Basic Information
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Species | Cat |
| Origin | United States |
| Size Category | Large |

## Vital Statistics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Weight Range | 5.4–10 kg |
| Lifespan | 12–15 years |
| Puppy/Kitten Stage Ends | 48 months |
| Senior Age Threshold | 10 years |

## Puppy/Kitten Development
- **Neonatal Weight**: 90–170 g
- **Growth Notes**: Large breed: slow maturation, monitor HCM from 1 year
- **Vaccine Schedule**: {"start_weeks": 8, "series_count": 3, "core_vaccines": "FPV; FCV; FHV-1; Rabies", "socialization_end_weeks": 14}

## Adult Preventive Care
- **Exercise Needs**: Moderate
- **Grooming**: Moderate
- **Annual Exam Focus**: Cardiac auscultation; Dental check; Kidney values; Joint assessment
- **Routine Care**: Senior Maine Coons are prone to hyperthyroidism, kidney disease, and arthritis. Monitor for weight loss, excessive thirst, and mobility issues. Regular blood pressure and thyroid checks are essential.

## Health Predispositions
| Condition | Onset Stage | Risk | Hereditary | Screening |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy | Adult | High | No | No |
| Hip Dysplasia | Juvenile | High | No | No |
| Polycystic Kidney Disease | Senior | High | No | No |
| Spinal Muscular Atrophy | Adult | High | Yes | Yes |

## Obesity Management
- **Risk Level**: High
- **Ideal BCS**: 5/9
- **Visual Cues**: Ribs easily felt with thin fat cover; visible waist from above; abdominal tuck visible from side.
- **Daily Activity Target**: 30 minutes
- **Caloric Formula**: {"daily_kcal_per_kg": 40, "RER_factor": 70, "activity_multiplier": 1.2}

## Breeding & Genetics
- **Litter Size**: 1–9
- **Dystocia Risk**: Low
- **CHIC Required Tests**: HCM (MYBPC3); SMA; PKDef

## Behavioral Ethogram
- **Locomotion**: Stalking crouch; Pouncing; Vertical jumping; Slow blink approach; Kneading while walking
- **Social**: Head bunting; Allogrooming; Slow blinking; Tail-up greeting; Following owner room-to-room
- **Comfort**: Self-grooming; Kneading; Stretching; Sunbathing; Loafing position
- **Stress/Displacement**: Over-grooming; Hiding; Dilated pupils; Flattened ears; Tail thrashing
- **Breed-Specific**: Water play; Chirping/Trilling; Fetching; Dog-like following

## Vocalization Baseline
- **Types**: Trill/Chirrup; Meow (demand); Purr; Howl; Chatter
- **Frequency Range**: 133-3161
- **Tendency**: High
- **Primary Modality**: Balanced Vocal/Body
- **Tail Signals**: Tail up = friendly greeting; Puffed tail = fear/defensive aggression; Ears forward = curious; Ears flat = fear/irritation

## Emotional Wellbeing
- **Anxiety Proneness**: Low
- **Top Triggers**: Prolonged separation/loneliness; Environmental changes; Loud noises; Lack of routine; Veterinary visits
- **Separation Anxiety Risk**: High
- **Calming Interventions**: Feliway pheromone diffuser; Vertical spaces/cat trees; Interactive play sessions; Consistent daily routine; Hiding spots
- **Cognitive Dysfunction Risk**: Moderate

## Behavior Problems (Six-Etiology Classification)
- **Top Problems**: Excessive vocalization; Destructive scratching; Separation anxiety; Resource guarding; Inappropriate elimination
- **Medical Etiology**: House soiling (UTI/kidney disease); Sudden aggression (pain/arthritis); Lethargy (HCM/heart disease)
- **Fear/Anxiety Etiology**: Noise phobia (thunderstorms/fireworks); Stranger aggression (fear-based); Escape attempts
- **Frustration Etiology**: Destructive behavior (under-stimulation); Excessive vocalization (boredom); Fence running

## AI Communication Decoding
- **AI-Trainable Signals**: Tail position/movement; Ear orientation; Body posture tension; Vocalization pitch changes; Facial muscle tension
- **Context-Dependent Vocalizations**: Short chirp at door = alert vs short chirp during play = excitement; Low growl with toy = play vs low growl with stiff body = warning
- **Interspecies Communication**: Develops unique chirp/trill vocabulary for owner; Uses gaze alternation to direct attention; Modifies vocalization pitch based on urgency

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