Maine Coon Cat Care Tips & Tricks

Between grooming, nutrition, litter box care, behavior, letting them outside, and more there's a lot to consider.

No matter what breed your kitty is, you want to take the best care of him or her.

Whether Fluffy is looking a bit "scruffy", or you just wonder what's involved in having cats as pets, this is the place for you.

Maine Coon Grooming:
It can be a challenge keeping that coat in top condition! There are a few tricks of the trade that will help, though. Dealing with mats can be tricky for some, depending on whether brushing time is enjoyed by Kitty!

Grooming a cat means more than just brushing, though. There are claws to be clipped, teeth to think about, and even bath time on occasion!

Cat Behavior:
Some people find felines to be unpredictable, but Maine Coon cats as pets are notoriously easy-going! They get along great with kids, making them terrific family members. Cats and babies can even be best pals.

Since there are exceptions to every rule, it's a good idea to understand cat aggression in case it does pop up. Another naughty behavior that folks worry about is cats scratching furniture.

Taking care of cats means playing with them! Our Cat Games section is devoted to playtime, big toys, and homemade toys. Keeping kitty active is lots of fun! It's important for their happiness, too. Of course, playtime isn't completer without catnip! Have you ever wondered exactly what is catnip, and why cats love it so much?

Once a year, when the outdoors seems to come in, many cats can't resist playing in, or with, the Christmas Tree. It's cute, but can be dangerous when cats get into Christmas trees! 

Cats be really quirky, and one of their more endearing habits is hanging out in sinks!

Cat Sounds:

From yowling to meowing to purring and growling, cats have a wide array of sounds they use to communicate. Maine Coons can be extremely vocal.

Of course, our favorite cat sound is the hum of a happy cat purring contentedly!

The Shaved Maine Coon:

Many people wonder, is it ok to shave a Maine Coon?

A shaved Maine Coon usually refers to giving them a 'lion cut.' With all that fur of varying lengths, it's no wonder Maine Coon owners are curious about the lion cut.

Navigating Maine Coon food, diet and nutrition isn't as easy as it sounds. There is natural cat food, organic, holistic, even homemade cat food to choose from.

But which is the best cat food? And what about all those mysterious ingredients? Here is what you need to know about cat food ingredients. 

Some of the most important house cat care tips are about their nutrition. After all, their health rides on it! As large cats, they can become overweight in middle age.

Your vet may recommend some weight management food.We all love a big Maine Coon cat, as long as he's at a healthy weight!

Maine Coons love water. Make sure there is always a supply of fresh water.

It should be the same quality of water that you drink. We have a well, and filter our drinking water. So the cats get filtered water, too.