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Average Life Span Of A Maine Coon

by Joann
(Medford, Oregon)


We would like to know what the life span of our Maine Coon is. Bubba is approximately 10 years old.

Reply:
Hi Joann,

The "technical" answer is 12 - 15 years, which is pretty good in feline years.

There are a variety of health concerns that can come up around this time, or not. Taking great care of a cat up until they reach their golden years is vital. Be sure to visit our page on elderly cat health problems, too.

There are also many, many, cats who live beyond this range. Some go into their high teens and a few enter the twenty range. This is partly thanks to the great care that Maine Coon owners take of their cats. Just keeping cats indoors extends their life expectancy significantly. That, along with regular vet visits, and top quality cat food, increases the life span of a cat.




Generally speaking, Maine Coon cats are hearty, healthy cats. For those who are interested in really taking control of their pets health and extending their life expectancy, there is a widely-known e-book all about this.

It is written by a veterinarian who challenges conventional practices. It deals with subjects such as Hip Dysplasia, Diabetes, Arthritis, Hyperthyroid Disease, Dental Issues, even Cancer & more.

Pet owners who would like to know more can Click Here to read on about it.

So, at only ten years old you could be looking at lots of good years left with your Maine Coon cat!

All The Best,
~Carrie

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Average Life Span Of A Maine Coon

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Mar 08, 2012
Heartfelt greetings to Jacob's Daddy
by: Steve in Barcelona

Hi! I just wanted to say that reading your post really moved me. I had a similar experience in August 2011, when I had to take the hardest decision of my life to have my beautiful girl Lola put down due to breast cancer. I think of her every day, as I am sure you do of Jacob. My heart goes out to you. Steve.

Jan 13, 2012
My Little Man
by: Jacob's Daddy

Jacob came into my life in 1995, and since then he has been an important member of the family. A little Man in a cat suit.
He passed away yesterday at the age of 17. His kidney's were giving out and due to the pain I asked the vet to help him pass peacefully. It was a very hard decision to make, but I gladly take the pain I feel now with the loss of my little man because it means his pain has stopped.
It will be a little hard to get used to not having him around. Jacob has always had a place in my heart from day one, and will continue until the day comes where my heart stops beating. He was one of the best friends I have ever had.

Dec 02, 2011
Main Coon Female
by: Anonymous

I adopted a brother and sister maine coon almost 20 years ago. The brother died much younger younger of what seemed to be a stroke or poisioning (he was a outdoor cat). The sister is still with us and will be 20 on April Fools day of 2012. She had 1 liter and then we fixed her. After that she was never taken to the vet. I guess the jokes on us. I never thought I would have a cat that lived this long.

Sep 01, 2011
Life Expectancy
by: Anonymous

My indoor Maine Coon just turned 16 this past April. He had some issues with hyperthyroidism a year ago which he now takes daily meds for. Other than that, the vet said he is very healthy and I'm hoping he lives well into his 20s.

Aug 20, 2011
The Life Span of Rump
by: Anonymous

My wonderful Maine Coon lived from September 28, 1994 to August 18, 2011; we had him for 14 of those years and loved every minute of his being in our home. He had a serious renal failure at 12 years of age and a poison episode about two years later from which he recovered.Three months ago, he went blind and slowly lost all hind leg function and was in such pain that we decided to end his suffering after a very bad seizure the night before. The hummingbirds encircled his body when he was lying in the grass, three days before his death; I believe they were God's messengers telling him that he had three days left; we will always miss him.<3
Shirley speaking for Rump(Love is Eternal.<3

Aug 05, 2011
Goofy Coal
by: Anonymous

We have had our wonderful, goofy, Maine for over 14 years. He is still going strong with no signs of slowing down!

Aug 04, 2011
Early Passing of a Silver Tabby
by: Teddy here in Astoria,NY





I just lost my silver tabby (male) at 3yrs old
Evedently "THe Prince" had a heart attack
My father and I have much pain
So we'll go out and ket another one.

Sincerely

Teddy in Astoria Queens NYC

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