No one likes to think about it when they purchase a cat, especially one with the majestic qualities of the Maine Coon, but a sad fact of life it cats do, and will get ill. Most of the time it’s something common to call cats, like flu, but sometimes it’s to a disease, a specific breed is susceptible to. So […]
No one likes being unwell. Humans, cats, dogs and even spiders (probably), all get sick from time to time. The only issue is that some illnesses are worse than others. Just like humans, different breeds of cats are susceptible to certain hereditary disorders. Your Maine Coon is no exception. So, as well as identifying health issues exclusive to Maine Coons, […]
When one thinks of the size of Maine Coons, the first thought that usually pops up is big, and rightly so. Nicknamed ‘The Gentle Giants’ in the cat world due to their stereotypically large size, these cats have been recorded being up to forty inches long and eighteen pounds. This begs the question though, do they all have to be […]
The cat vs mouse war. Long have they been depicted as arch enemies of the animal world. Although it’s a bit tricky to answer this question, the short answer is yes, Maine Coons are one of the very best breeds you can have to take care of vermin problems. There are several reputable sources that list the Maine Coon as […]
It’s just possible that cartoons have lied to us. Not every cat has an inbuilt hatred of rodents, which are normally mice and rats, However, there is no doubt about it, cat ownership comes with a tacit understanding that as long as you feed them, they will reciprocate by keeping your house vermin free. So, is the Maine Coon a […]
The Maine Coon is a big, strapping, happy cat that loves to play, eat and hang out around humans. So it’s easy after a while for family members, especially younger kids, to think that whatever they eat and dinner leftovers are good for the family pet. But that is not true for most cats and certainly not true for Maine […]
Commonly known as the “American Longhair”, the Maine Coon Cat is the largest domestic cat breed in the world. Larger than life, this breed of feline requires your undivided attention in order to look and feel supreme. As cats in general are known for their sassy, temperamental behaviour, looking good is going to be one of their top priorities. So, […]
The notion that domestic cats can be “at one with the water” seems like crazy talk. But the truth is, there are a number of cat breeds that will actively seek out bodies of water in which to swim or bathe. Maine Coons are one of these. So, just when we thought that Maine Coons couldn’t get any cooler, along […]
Training your cat can be a tricky and time-consuming task. Cats in the wild have no need to respond to a name or a call, so this is something that needs to be taught, rather than being a natural feline instinct. Training a cat to come when called by their name, command or click is really helpful for you as […]
Maine Coons have a natural instinct to scratch things. No matter what object they find, there will surely come a time when you’ll find them scratching it. This behaviour can become stressful, since it doesn’t reflect very well if most of the furniture in your house has been scratched. Unlike dogs, cats are indifferent to reward and punishment. Therefore teaching […]
My name in Ann, I am a Thai citizen hoping to tell the world about the Maine Coon. It’s my favorite breed of cat and I have learnt a lot of things about them. Please look around my site and let me know what you think. This is Alita, my Maine Coon and you can find out more on the About Me page.
