During this period, the growth of the animal of this breed is very fast. So, if the OP's (original poster) cat is a purebred, than it's best she go by the size of that breeder's cats. After their first year, they will grow at a slower rate until they reach full size. The Maine Coon is a heavily boned, muscular cat. Because of the Maine Coons large size, they remain kittens for a much longer time; however, they put on size and weight faster. Maine Coon Growth 1 – 12 months All Maine Coons are different and you can’t predict how big each individual cat can get. Maine Coon cats do not reach full physical maturation until they are about 4-5 years old. Many families with a new Maine Coon kitten watch them with held breath, wondering when the little kitten will hit its growth spurt. That sounds backward but it’s true! The body is long and rectangular and the tail is also long. These growth spurts tend to begin when the cat is around 3 months old. The weight of a Maine Coon, whose age “reached” up to 5 months, may be more than 4 kg. by: Judy (UK) Maine Coon Cat purrs during vet exam and through neutering procedure: Hi Carrie, Buddy was neutered on 16/12/10. Growth Rate. The average weight a Maine Coon grows is roughly one pound per month. "Maine Coon Cat Growth And Neutering" "Age A Maine Coon Boy Kitten Can Be Safely Neutered Without Harming Normal Growth" Purring During Neutering. For these reasons, she may look much larger than she is. At 6 months, Maine Coon kittens are growing at a rate of 1 to 2 pounds a month. At 6 months, the weight of these big cats is 5.3 kg. My cats where from a litter of 4 and Sydney was the biggest out of the litter and Sheldon was the smallest. It’s slow and steady, but not very dramatic. (if we are talking about a boy). The accepted size standard for the breed ranges between 11-25lbs, with the males being larger than the females. Originally she was an outdoor cat, and later became a working breed who kept barns and homes clear of rodents. As my vet doctor is no Maine Coon expert, he advised that "maybe" Merlin should be neutered between 15 and 18 months old (for optimum growth) provided he does not show signs of aggression, stress and urine marking. However, by knowing the average Maine Coon growth stages, it will help you get a better idea where your cat is in the growing process. Dave on February 17, 2017: My 13 yr. old male Maine coon went to the vet after he stopped eating. If the cat is a mix or look-alike, it's really kind of a wait and see thing. The weight range will vary depending on gender and of course genetics. That can be true for purebred Maine Coons. By the time it is a year old a Maine Coon weighs in the regions of 12 lbs. Do Maine Coons get growth spurts? The vet said it was a problem with his pancreas and could clear it up but further tests showed bleeding around the heart so he had to be put down. At 6 months a Maine Coon kitten is approximately 6 lbs. If so, will early neutering/spaying slow down the growth of the cat from ever reaching his/her maximum size. After the first year, a Maine Coon’s growth rate slows down and by the age of 2 years, it may be only 2 lbs heavier than it was as a 1-year-old. Can and are the above genetic issues with the Maine coon cats tested for? Maine Coon Growth Stages. The Maine Coon is medium to large, and males are larger than females. Each Maine Coon cat is unique and grows at its own rate. Upon reaching 7 months, the Maine Coon "get" to the mass of a full-fledged adult of most breeds. However, it’s very common for most Maine Coons to experience growth spurts their first year of life. 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