About Vardenade

My first Maine Coon was a mix. Probably less Maine Coon than anything else. Nonetheless, his minimal Maine Coon genes were brighter than the sun. He found me while I was working at a vet cIinic doing an internship for school. When he passed I knew I wanted to breed and create the healthiest lines I could! In March of 2019 I purchased my first male and female. From there my cattery grew to the now two males and eight females in the breeding program. However, my start as a breeder was not an easy one. I made mistakes, big mistakes. To better prevent such mistakes in the future I now have an amazing team of Cardiologists, Veterinarians, Reproductive Specialist, Genetic Specialists, USDA Inspectors, TICA board members, an emergency team, and even professional cleaners. From my prior mistakes I found this all to be necessary. My team and I work together closely to ensure the health and well-being of not just my breeding cats but that of future offspring as well. New cat’s will first stay in the observatory to undergo a series of tests. These tests include DNA, PCR, bloodwork, physical exam, fecal screening, FIV/FELV test, Echocardiogram, hip dysplasia x-ray, oral exam with dental cleaning, and finally a genetic screening. Once a cat passes all tests and has quarantined for the specified amount of time recommended by our vet he/she will then be moved to the main living area in the cattery. Cats are given an adjustment period to let all the cats meet safely before being moved permanently into the cattery. All cats get routine PCR, echocardiogram, FIV/FELV, HD x-ray, bloodwork, fecal screening, dental check and cleanings, as well as visits with a licensed groomer. All breeding cats also receive vitamins and minerals specific for adding in reproduction. These include a Multivitamin designed to maintain a healthy reproductive system between breeding’s for both the males and females, Prenatal Vitamins during pregnancy, Postnatal vitamins after weaning babies, and a male reproductive vitamin for the boys. This may seem extreme but why? It is normal for men and woman to take a One A Day vitamin as well as prenatal Vitamins during pregnancy. So why not cats? I believe this to be a very important part in my breeding program. All cats have the ability to go outside in a secure enclosure. Even when in the observatory! Fresh air and sunlight are a very good tool to keeping healthy happy cats as long as its provided in a safe way. Now let's talk about BABIES! As soon as a babies is born it’s navel is dipped to prevent infection, weighed, given a physical exam to look for any abnormalities, and then placed with mom. All babies are carefully watched for at least 48 hours after birth to ensure they are all nursing and thriving. If any babies show a decline they are seen by the vet. If any need supportive care they are first given a colostrum supplement then fed on a routine schedule set forth by the vet. Even babies in need of supportive care stay with mom unless a veterinarian recommends otherwise. Babies get dewormed starting at two weeks and every two weeks after that until leaving. They receive all core vaccinations (other than a rabies), PCR, Flea treatment and health certificate. They will all come with their registration paper, vaccination log, deworming log, Flea treatment log, Microchipped, purchase agreement, Parents DNA tests, neutered, health certificate, PCR results, and 30 days health insurance. If you have any other questions please don't hesitate to reach out!