GO-HOME GUIDE
It’s time to finally meet your new furry family member!
We’ve combined these instructions to make it easier for you to welcome your kitten home and ensure a smooth transition.
Pick-Up & Ride Home
- Please make sure to have a soft or hard carrier
- You may add a towel or blanket to help your kitten get used to your scent
- Kittens are not fed before travel to avoid upsetting their stomach
- A pad will be placed inside the carrier just in case
Getting Home
We recommend preparing a safe space and not allowing free roaming for the first few days.
Your kitten needs time to adjust to:
- New environment
- New smells
- New sounds
Allow your kitten to settle at their own pace
Safety preparation:
- Remove or block anything in the room that could potentially harm the kitten
- Remove cords and wires or secure them out of reach
- Limit access to tall cat trees or high areas initially
- Provide soft landing surfaces where falls could happen
- Remove scented plugins, candles, or essential oils, as they are unsafe for cats
- Ensure kitten does not have access to poisonous plants
Room Setup
Litter Box
- Use a medium-sized, open litter box (no lid initially)
- We use wood pellets (sample included)
Important:
- Ensure easy access
- In larger homes, provide multiple litter boxes
- Do not place too far away (e.g., basement at first)
- Kittens need time to learn the layout of your home
Food & Bowls
- Use stainless steel bowls only
- Do not reuse bowls from other animals
- Wash thoroughly before use (no residue)
Toys & Safety
- Remove all labels and tags
Do not leave kitten alone with:
- Ribbons
- Feathers
- Strings
- Small detachable parts
- Anything that can be swallowed should be removed.
Other Pets
If you have other pets:
- Please quarantine for at least 1 week
- Even if your kitten appears confident, this is still a significant change.
When introducing:
- Take it slow
- Supervise the first interactions
- Control the first few days together
- Gradually increase time spent together
- Only leave them alone once you are confident
Feeding Guide
Your kitten goes home with raw mix + dry food.
Please follow these guidelines and transition slowly if changing diet.
First Days
- Do not change diet immediately
- Appetite may be lower due to excitement and stress
- Offer small portions at first
Feeding Chart
| Age | Total Wet/Raw per Day | Split Into 2 Meals |
|---|---|---|
| 12–16 weeks | 220–280 g | 110–140 g per meal |
| 4–5 months | 280–350 g | 140–175 g per meal |
| 6–7 months | 350–450 g | 175–225 g per meal |
| 8–9 months | 400–500 g | 200–250 g per meal |
| 10–12 months | 350–450 g | 175–225 g per meal |
- Split into 2 meals per day (morning & evening)
- Leave dry food available between meals
- Kittens have to be free-fed until 1 year old
- Always provide fresh water
- Prefer filtered or bottled water
Tip:
- Add water to meals:
- Raw/wet → ~1 tablespoon
- Wet only → 1–2 tablespoons
For Maine Coon kittens, I generally recommend free-feeding dry food (always available) and offering wet food or raw twice daily. Because Maine Coons grow slowly and continue developing until 3–4 years of age, they typically need more calories than average kittens.
Notes
These amounts assume the kitten also has access to a quality kitten dry food throughout the day.
If feeding raw only (no dry food), most Maine Coon kittens will require approximately:
- 12–16 weeks: 250–350 g/day
- 4–6 months: 350–500 g/day
- 6–12 months: 450–650 g/day
Growth spurts are common. Some kittens may eat 20–30% more for a few weeks and then return to normal.
At this age, it is generally better to slightly overfeed than underfeed. A healthy Maine Coon kitten should have a visible waist when viewed from above but should not have prominent ribs or hip bones.
Raw Food Storage
- Raw mix lasts up to 3 days in the fridge
- Freeze extra portions immediately
- Each raw pack contains lean meat + pork heart
- Mix well before serving
- 100g raw ≈ 7 tablespoons
- Adjust portions based on growth and appetite
- Kittens may eat more during growth spurts
Important:
- Monitor dry food intake (higher in carbs, may affect stool)
Every kitten’s transition is different. Please observe your kitten carefully and try to avoid stress.
Keep routines consistent, but allow your kitten to settle at their own pace.
If switching brands of food in the future, follow the feeding guide and listen to your kitten’s needs.
Alternatives our families recommend:
Dry food: N&D, Open Farm, Orijen(kitten), Royal Canin Kitten/Maine Coon (not until 1 yo)
Wet food: TikiCat, Weruva, Orijen, Open Farm.
Raw food: Big Country Raw (Pork&Rabbit) Raw Performance. NO RAW POULTRY UNTIL 6 months old🛑
When choosing raw food, pay attention to the bone content and ensure the diet is properly balanced. Dry and wet food should be from a cat & kitten formula or otherwise specifically suitable for kittens.
Recommended supplements: Taurine, Probiotics, Raw Goat Milk for Pets (Petsmart)
Insurance
Your kitten comes with 30 days of free insurance through Trupanion.
Must be activated within 24 hours of pick-up
Provides immediate coverage for unexpected veterinary needs