20 Of The Cutest Maine Coon Kittens – The Gentle Giants, Waiting To Grow Up

Do Maine Coon cats have health problems? The Maine Coon is a healthy cat. The median lifespan of the breed, according to a pet insurance study, is greater than 12.5 years. But they are predisposed to certain health conditions. Feline hypertrophy cardiomyopathy (FHC). FHC is the most common form of heart disease in all cat breeds. It causes a thickening of the heart muscle, which in turn causes heart failure and sometimes sudden death. Avoid breeders who say they have HCM-free lines – it's impossible to guarantee that a cat won't develop the disease.