Throughout your Maine Coon’s life there’s almost an inevitability it will get ill. All cats do. As far as I’m aware, all humans do as well. Being ill is just part of living. Some illnesses are symptoms of much deeper issues, but most of the time you would hope it’s just a short term gastrointestinal problem that will pass. Despite […]
Polydactyl cats, also known as Hemingway cats, got their name from the Greek origin word, polydactyly which means many or extra toes. Unlike humans, dogs or any other species, where this trait does not occur that often, among felines is pretty standard and affects the cats predominantly from the US, Wales, and England. An average cat usually has 18 toes, […]
If you look around the internet around the subject of Maine Coon’s you will often find talk of the Maine Coon’s need for a high protein diet. Not being a nutritional scientist, I decided to do some research and find out what the issues were. Diet is important to a cat, especially a kitten. A Maine Coon will grow quite […]
Right from the start of your Maine Coon ownership journey, it should be acknowledged that this breed is a magnificent looking animal. It has an easy majestic quality to it. So what does it take to keep them in a royal condition? So how do you keep your Maine Coon looking amazing? It’s about setting up a regular routine of […]
Every species and breed in the cat world has strengths and weaknesses. They have individual things they are susceptible to. The Maine Coon is no different. There are a few things that you should be aware of when owning a Maine Coon, healthwise that is. So what are the typical Maine Coon health issues? There are 4 that whilst not […]
If your Maine Coon has started scratching furniture, or even people which is unlikely, the question of declawing them may cross your mind. However, what are the pros and cons of that decision. Are you doing irreparable damage or helping them? Let’s find out Are you considering declawing Your Maine Coon? Declawing is officially known as an “onychectomy”, and involves […]
If you own cats and dogs, I am sure most people will have come across this question. After all, it looks the same, .. nearly. But is it a good idea? Would you be doing damage to your cat by feeding them dog food? Can your Maine Coon eat dog food? Dog food does not poison your Maine Coon, it […]
This is an issue that divides people. Like most things in life there is often not a right or a wrong answer. Whether you should give your Maine Coon a lion cut is ultimately up to you but how it might affect your cat should be considered. The Maine Coon is a large cat with a very gentle nature. It […]
As Maine Coon cats do not reach full maturity until they are 5 years old, the weight range can be quite large and depends upon many defining factors. However, as a rule adult male Maine Coons are between 6.8 kg and 11.33 kg. Female Maine Coons, being smaller, have a weight range between 5.0 kg to 9.1 kg. These are […]
Hypoallergenic means that the product or animal has a very low incidence of causing an allergic reaction. Some cats, including the Maine Coon, are touted as being hypoallergenic. The short answer is no, Maine Coons are not hypoallergenic. In fact, no cat can be considered completely allergy free. Are There Hypoallergenic Cats? No. There are cats that produce less allergy-causing […]
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.
