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 […]
Ever since the success of James Bond, the tuxedo is seen widely as a symbol of being suave and debonair. While men can walk around trying to emulate the symbolism there are cats who are trying to steal their thunder. Cats and even Maine Coons have their own version. And fashioned from nature to boot. As it turns out, Maine […]
Indoor Maine Coons have many benefits for the cat. There is evidence that they live longer, and there are several risks that they are not exposed to. While cats are known to attract fleas, to what extent are they the preserve of an outdoor Maine Coon. If you want to put a collar on your indoor cat, it’s worth thinking […]
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 gentle giants. It’s the nickname that has stuck to them. It implies a gentle and affable nature, which is true. I have a Maine Coon and she is extremely friendly, and never gets her claws out, even when she is picked up which she doesn’t like. They get along well with dogs, children, and other cats in […]
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. […]
It’s something you don’t often hear talked about. Cats are nocturnal but do go outdoors during the day. I started thinking about this when I wanted to know more about keeping an indoor Maine Coon. Surely they will get less sunlight. Humans need sunlight but what about your Maine Coon. Do Maine Coon cats need to have sunlight? Maine Coon […]
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.
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