Starting with cartoons the image of a cat needing milk to drink is ingrained into the psyche. A saucer of milk is almost as synonymous as a cat being afraid of dogs. Maine Coons love dogs, so is feeding milk to a cat a myth? Can a Maine Coon be given regular milk or cream? A Maine Coon does not […]
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. […]
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. […]
Just as with humans, cats, and the Maine Coon in particular, need good dental health if they are to enjoy a lifetime of good health and wellness overall. Numerous studies have proved how important dental health is for a cat, and since cats are unable to brush their teeth on their own, it is important for the Maine Coon cat […]
If you are a cat lover like me and own a Maine Coon, you’ll have noticed they are a little different from most of our feline friends. They are a little bit like dogs and are usually very vocal when they are not busy chilling out. I have had cats and dogs as pets and currently one of them is […]
Introduction If you are like most Maine Coon owners, you are convinced your cat is the smartest thing ever. However, it’s believed that the smartest of cats are only as intelligent as 2-year old children. Maine Coons have a reputation of being highly intelligent, but have you ever wondered how much of it is really intelligence? The thing is, cats […]
You might be forgiven for thinking that only humans get motion sickness. Unfortunately, we don’t hear complaints from animals to get a diagnosis. The Maine Coon is a hardy and robust breed of cat, domesticated from the decks of seafaring ships. So what about a small trip in a car? Can a Maine Coon suffer car sickness or motion sickness? […]
While cats are known for their independence with respect to dogs, the fact is the Maine Coon is known as the ‘dog of the cat world’. They have many similar qualities to dogs in terms of personality and loyalty. But dogs are social animals so where does a Maine Coon strike the balance here? Can a Maine Coon be left […]
All cats are what are known as ‘obligate carnivores‘, including your Maine Coon. Obligate carnivore means that cats can get all their necessary nutrition from the meat and flesh of smaller animals. Cats have always been great hunters. If you have an outdoor Maine Coon then you must have received a dead mouse or bird as a gift on your […]
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.
