10 Must-Have Items Before Bringing Home Your Maine Coon Kitten!

Welcoming a Maine Coon kitten into your home is incredibly exciting — but to ensure a smooth transition, you’ll want to have the right essentials ready. At Elara Eclipse Maine Coon Cattery, we prepare our kittens for life in loving homes, and we want your home to be prepared for them, too!

Here’s a list of the top 10 must-have items you should gather before your kitten’s arrival.

1. 🐟 High-Quality Kitten Food

Nutrition is key to supporting Maine Coon growth. We recommend Purina Pro Plan Kitten (wet & dry) — the same food our kittens are raised on here at Elara Eclipse.

2. 💦 Water Fountain

Maine Coons love moving water! A pet water fountain encourages hydration, supports kidney health, and helps prevent urinary issues — especially important for long-term wellness.

3. 🧸 Toys & Enrichment

Interactive toys like wands, tunnels, and crinkle balls help burn energy and develop confidence. Puzzle toys are great as well!

4. 🚽 XL Litter Box

These big babies need roomy litter boxes. We recommend an XL, uncovered box with Arm & Hammer Clump & Slide litter for best results.

5. 🪵 Scratching Posts & Cat Trees

Maine Coons are climbers and scratchers. Provide tall, sturdy scratchers and cat trees to keep claw mishaps and furniture safe.

6. 🧺 Cozy Bed or Blanket

While many Maine Coons will sleep anywhere, giving them a cozy bed or blankets provide comfort and helps them adjust more quickly.

7. 🚙 Carrier

A well-ventilated hard-sided or soft-sided carrier is necessary for travel and vet visits. Get them used to it early with treats and comfortable blankets.

8. 🧼 Grooming Tools

Start brushing early! Maine Coons benefit from regular grooming to prevent mats and tangles. Use:

• A stainless steel comb

• A slicker brush

• Nail clippers

• Kitten-safe wipes

  
  

9. 🏥 Vet Appointment Scheduled

Book your new kitten’s first vet check within 72 hours of pickup. It establishes care and ensures your vet becomes familiar with your Maine Coon’s needs early on.

10. 📘 Kitten Care Guide (Provided by Us!)

Every Elara Eclipse kitten comes with:

• Health & vaccine records

• Feeding schedule

• Litter box tips

• Transition tips

• Lifetime breeder support

  
  

Bonus: A Calm, Safe Room

Designate a quiet room where your kitten can adjust slowly. It should include their litter box, food, water, toys, and bedding. Let them explore the rest of the house gradually.

🐾 Elara Eclipse Prepares You for Success🐾

We don’t just raise Maine Coon kittens — we raise well-adjusted, confident companions. Our kittens go home healthy, socialized, and with everything you need to get started.