The Maine Coon Website Updates

Welcome to the original Maine Coon website! This is where we post new information, updates, featured articles and of course, featured Coonies! It's almost like a blog. Come what's new since your last visit.

Dec 10, 2023

🐱 Meet Ginny!

New today: Meet Ginny from Lumacoon Maine Coon! Ajuna shares, "This is Ginny our three year old dramaqueen.

She's a big softie once you get to know her, despite that look of doom in her eyes XD she was actually called Idun after the goddess of youth, but we felt Ginny suited her confident and independent personality more :)" ⬇️

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Nov 10, 2023

🐱 Meet Juniper!

New today: Meet adorable little Juniper! Nicole shares, "I went to the vet and they originally had her as domestic medium hair and once the vet saw her she said she has some Maine Coon in her because of the ear tuffs and the hair at the paw site.

Junie was the runt of the litter so she’s smaller than her sisters but very beautiful." ⬇️

Also new today: our mug collection has launched! We're holding a limited time sale on these one-of-a-kind designs ⬇️

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Nov 05, 2023

🐱 Meet Little Honey!

New today: Meet Yellowstonecoon Tomboy Honey! Jessica of Yellowstonecoon Cattery writes: "Hello, Maine Coon families! We are so tickled to share our beautiful Black Smoke baby girl with everyone!

She just turned 12 weeks old and boy is she a little ham! We are enjoying her last week here before she leaves with her new family. Come visit us and see our little ones grow!" ⬇️

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Oct 15, 2023

🐱 How Do Maine Coons Purr?

New today: There's brand-new science around how cats purr! As we know, Maine Coons are intelligent and friendly, and this is expressed by being vocal and communicative with us.

Their many cat sounds include meowing, yowling and howling, chirping, trilling, and of course marvelous purring!: ⬇️

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Oct 07, 2023

🐱 Myth-Busting Time

New today: Just for fun on a Caturday evening! Many Maine Coon owners are asked by curious friends or family members at some point, "is a Maine Coon part raccoon?" Even though we know the answer, people do ask it! And, animal hybrids do exist in nature - so in the interest in answering every question, here's a fun new article: ⬇️

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Oct 02, 2023

🐱 Natural Kitty Litter for Maine Coons

There are many choices for natural cat litter nowadays! While this is great, it can be challenging to narrow down the choices. Here are the types we like the most: ⬇️

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Sep 24, 2023

🐱 Meet Chubbs

New today: Chubbs is our newest addition to our Maybe Coonie Photo Album. What do you think?

TJ shares, "Our male kitten, Biggerton Chubberton, or "Chubbs" for short, is a tuxedo kitten..

Chubbs is different from his siblings. He is bigger boned and larger in size, different fluffier fur texture, fluffier tail, and those signature ear tuffs..." ⬇️

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Sep 20, 2023

🐱 Royal Canin Cat Food: A Candid Review

Freshly updated: Our Royal Canin cat food review looks closely at their formula marketed toward Maine Coon owners. What makes it a breed-specific food? Here, we examine it's ingredients and what it offers our big kitties.

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Sep 15, 2023

🐱 Meet Ruby!

New today: Meet Leigh-Anne's fluffy girl, Ruby! She wonders if she has some Maine Coon in her.. ⬇️

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Sep 15, 2023

🐱 Big Changes for Cookie

New: Cookie used to be so chill, but now she's displaying aggressive behavior.

MaryJo shares, "I have a female Maine coon mix. Her name is Cookie. She’s 11 now and a wonderful cat.

I love her so much and she is spoiled rotten. The problem I’m having is that I rescued 2 kittens and she doesn’t like them they are both female and just turned 1 in August.

I’m trying everything to try to get them all together along and I'm having no luck. I separated them in different rooms..." ⬇️

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Sep 01, 2023

🐱 Yeti Needs a New Home

New today: Meet Yeti, a purebred Coonie in Texas who needs a new home.

Lainey shares: "Sadly due to the anxiety of Mom's travels, he has lost a little bit of weight and the vet thinks its best that he goes to a stable home with his favorite human being more readily available for naps and ear rubs.

He is sweet, playful, and wants to be in the same room as humans at all times..." ⬇️

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Aug 31, 2023

🐱 Wet vs Dry Food Debate

New today: Nelson asks, "Is wet food always preferable to kibble? There's a vet on YT who insists "the worst canned food is still better than the best kibble."

He reasons that the process of superheating products to create kibble depletes its nutrients. Is this true?..."

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Aug 28, 2023

🐱 Gingiviostomatitis and Teeth Removal

New today: Charles shares, "I have a 1 year old Maine Coone - Sergiy. I love him so much.

He has had his health issues during his little life... He developed a red growth on his gums above a molar. I made an appointment with the vet and took him him..."

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Aug 25, 2023

🐱 Best Coonie Kibble?

New today: Peggy asks "What is the best dry food for my 9 year old Maine Coon?

He's been on Blue Buffalo indoor adult hair ball control..."

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Aug 15, 2023

🐱 Diamond, Lupine and a Fresh Update

New today: Meet Diamond! Debbie shares: "Diamond is everything they say about Maine Coons, she’s family oriented and always wants to be near you if not on you. She is vocal when she wants or needs something.."

Also meet Lupin! Millot says: "As soon as he hears someone at the door, he runs towards it and will welcome whoever it is, whether or not he knows them, by rubbing against their legs until he gets the attention he wants..."

Freshly updated:
Everyday Products For Maine Coons: Reader Recommendations

From time to time, Coonie lovers ask for product recommendations.

Toys, harnesses, cat doors, scratching posts, litter boxes and catnip are just some of the products our community members ask and share their opinions on here.

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Aug 14, 2023

🐱 Peeps is Overweight

New today: Meet Ace & Frisco! Gregory shares: "We're very fortunate to have added two Coonies to our family last year. Our male, Ace (Gigantor) and our female, Frisco (Bay). They love to explore just about everything and in the process cause havoc and mayhem!"

Also meeet Riley! His family shares: "Riley adds so much joy to our lives! We rescued him at age 1 1/2 and he has bee full of himself ever since! He's very talkative (especially when he wants to be brushed or picked up and loved) and he follows us everywhere..."

New Cat Care Question: Peeps is Overweight
Don in Philadelphia asks:
"I picked up Peeps at the local SPCA.

They said she was there for about 8 weeks. They were feeding her Science Diet. She is big and she is 5 years old. My question is whats the best diet for her?"

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Aug 13, 2023

🐱 Questions re: Maine Coon Adolescence

New today: Nelson is full of questions as Tintin is growing up: "Tintin is 14 months. I love him like crazy. When do you transition to adult food? [Also] the loving, purring, cuddling kitten has become an independent teenager...

Does this breed typically return to being affectionate at adulthood?" ⬇️

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Aug 10, 2023

🐱 New Coonies To Meet

New today! Come meet Sergiy, Ziggy, Isak, and sisters Timmie and Giselle who are all new in the Summer Album today =^..^=⬇️

New post: Next in our series of Maine Coon Breeder listings by state:
Maine Coon Breeders in Wisconsin!

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Aug 09, 2023

🐱 Big Boy Barron

New today: An update from Barron! He says: "I just turned one! I am still full of energy and mischief!

My hobbies are chasing bugs and my fellow feline Summer..." ⬇️

Meet Buddie! Carroll shares: "Buddie is almost 2 years old. He sits around like a tiger observing what ever is moving!" ⬇️

New post: Next in our series of Maine Coon Breeder listings by state:
Maine Coon breeders in California!

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Aug 08, 2023

🐱 Tintin's Question and Aslans Update

New today: Meet Tintin! Nelson asks: "As a kitten, he always stayed near us, slept in our bed, etc.

But nearing adulthood, he's become more independent, especially during "hunting" hours. Is this normal?

He's still affectionate; just not nearly to the degree as when a kitten."

New update from Aslan! Laurie shares: "Aslan is doing quite well. I think we have mastered the allergy issue. His mane is growing back now. He is so much fun, well behaved and loves bed time!"

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