Not everyone has the luxury of having an outdoor Maine Coon, Life situations and other factors all feed into the fact that many Maine Coons will be kept indoors. I have an indoor Maine Coon. Collars are largely thought of as necessary for identification if your precious pet is injured or found away from home, and can be returned to […]
For any cat lover, they will have seen a cat eat grass. If you are new to owning a Maine Coon then you will have loads of questions about their behavior. Why do they make such interesting noises for example? While most Maine Coon traits are cute quirks it’s good to know if eating grass is safe for your cat. […]
Maine Coons are big cats, and that often gets measured in weight. Even a small Maine Coon can weigh 3.5kg (8lbs), and they continue to grow for 3 to 5 years after birth. But how does that translate to length? An average cat is around 18 to 20 inches (46 to 51 centimeters) from the tip of its nose to […]
We all leave a coffee cup out on the counter unattended. The drink is either cooling down or you are going to drink it shortly. During this time, a curious Maine Coon can jump up and try a taste. Coffee isn’t a drug normal to the cat’s diet, so will it harm them? Can Maine Coon Cats drink coffee? A […]
Maine Coon cats are highly intelligent creatures. They can be trained to fetch, walk on a lead and a myriad of other tasks. One unique ability they have is that they can process emotions, including stress, much as human beings do. They get used to their routines and any changes in their environment can cause your Maine Coon cat stress. […]
Maine Coon cats have a high financial outlay in the initial acquisition stage. A good quality cat can range anywhere from $400 to over $1500. Other one time purchases such as litter boxes, food, and water dishes, cat beds etc, can also inflate the initial outlay. After covering the costs of acquisition, the lifetime cost of a Maine Coon cat […]
From when you buy a Maine Coon kitten to the time it’s looking like an adult can seem remarkably short. No doubt you’ve heard Maine Coons keep growing for longer than the average cat. Typically, a Maine Coon cat can continue growing for up to 3 to 5 years. Maine Coon kittens also need a high protein diet, so when […]
The price of a Maine Coon cat is a substantial outlay as they are relatively easy to maintain costwise after that. They require a clean litter box, enough clean water and do not eat a lot more than other large cats to be overly expensive. They are a great investment as a companion but they can be considerably pricey. The […]
The Maine Coon has a rich, varied, and interesting history. Many speculate that with some similarities in looks that a domestic Maine Coon is a descendent of the bobcat breed. There are many questions that arise when delving into the topic. Let’s start with the most asked one though. Are Maine Coons descended from Bobcats? Maine Coon cats are not […]
Of all the distinguishing physical features a Maine Coon possesses the ears and the ear tufts perhaps define the breeds ‘look’. A Maine Coon is almost synonymous with those large pointed ears, distinctive tufts, and pointed tips. But are ear tufts indicative of the breed? Do Maine Coons always have ear tufts? Maine Coons don’t always have ear tufts. Ear […]
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.
