According to a shocking study, an amazing 25.7% of cats are overweight. Even more alarming, a full 33.8% are classed as overweight. Clearly, there are some kitties getting either too much food or not enough exercise. It’s probably fair to assume that as the Maine Coon is a popular breed of cat that those statistics would be typical for Maine […]
With the vast array of foods available for a Maine Coon, picking a food can be tricky. We all want our beloved Maine Coons, wherever they are, to be happy and healthy. Maine Coons love their food, and will happily eat a good quality dry food, rich in protein. But, is it possible, or even good for them, to exist […]
You’ve cooked some chicken and your Maine Coon is sitting there looking at you knowingly. Those pleading eyes and a small chirp. The desire to flake off a bit and feed your ball of fur a bit of cooked chicken is overwhelming. But is it OK? Is it harmful? Can you feed your Maine Coon a bit of cooked chicken? […]
Maine Coons need a diet much higher in protein than other cat breeds to keep them healthy. Typically, a Maine Coon diet has to have around 40% protein as a kitten. If you buy your Maine Coon food in bulk, how long can you expect the dried food to last on average? Dried food for Maine Coons can last around […]
Maine Coons are a very curious breed of cat. Like most cat’s they can and will chew on anything. Many households have plants that could be poisonous and outdoors has a variety of plants that, if ingested, might make the average Maine Coon very ill. They especially love greenery, but these plants may contain toxic substances that are harmful to […]
It might be fair to assume that most Maine Coon owners want to save money by buying in bulk. Some people might say that a 10kg bag of dry cat food lasts for 3 months while others may say it will last for 6 months or even 9 months. To answer this question, you need to know how much your […]
Living in Thailand, this isn’t a question I have to deal with on a regular basis. Nevertheless, as a breed that may have originated in Maine, it is a relevant question for owners. The Maine Coons’ size and fur make them appear like they are very resistant to cold. This is true, Maine Coons tolerate cold temperatures better than other […]
If you’re not planning on breeding your Maine Coon, it is recommended to neuter or spay them. Any cat owner should know that the surgery, and the overall experience, wouldn’t be painful for the cat. Today, veterinarians always take measures to control the pain and ensure that the cat experience less discomfort as possible, even during the post-surgical days. Some […]
With the craze a while back asking if dogs liked bananas, it occurred to me that I didn’t know the answer. I was curious though, do cats? Or more specifically, do Maine Coons? So, do Maine Coons Like Bananas? Maine Coons are not likely to want to eat bananas. Individual cats aside, fruits are very sweet and cats normally don’t […]
Not the topic for a polite dinner conversation, but something a Maine Coon owner may need to know about. With those big tufty ears, you might expect that they cause a few problems. And you’d be right – ear mites are a problem for large eared cat’s like Maine Coons. So, how do youdeal with ear mites in a Maine […]
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.
