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What Makes the Fluffy Maine Coon Fur-tacular?

The spectacular Maine Coon — most people dream about owning these lavish and majestic felines.

Maine Coons are one of the closest things you can get to owning a big cat. They can grow to a staggering 8-16 inches, which is roughly the size of a Cocker Spaniel dog!

While they might be the biggest and fluffiest felines going, these gentle giants are incredibly gentle and full of brains. They stand out as being social butterflies who love soaking up all the attention they can get (they are the life of the party!), cuddle buddies who adore snuggling up on the sofa, and playful geniuses. It’s safe to say you’ll never have a dull day again if you get a Maine Coon.

While they are purrfect pets, they can develop some health issues, including:

  • Hip dysplasia
  • Skin conditions
  • Kidney disease
  • Heart problems



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    Frequently Asked Questions
    Are Maine Coon Cats More Likely to Become Poorly?

    Purebred Maine Coons do have some health issues that are breed-specific. Hip dysplasia, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, and kidney disease are some of the main ones to keep your eyes peeled for.

    Also, because of their extra thick, luscious coats, they can also develop skin conditions, like parasite, bacterial, and fungal infections, so regular grooming is an absolute must.

    Is It Tricky To Look After a Maine Coon?

    Maine Coon cats are bursting with energy, loaded with intelligence, and have super fluffy and thick coats that need daily grooming — so, yeah, they are a bit of a handful!

    If you have the time to properly look after this lavish breed, by all means, welcome them into your daily. Owning a Maine Coon might be a lot of work, but it's absolutely worth it, given how loyal, affectionate, and irresistibly cute these kitties are.

    Can I Leave My Maine Coon Kitten By Itself for a Whole Day?

    You really shouldn't leave any kitten alone for more than 2 to 3 hours a day. As for grown-up Maine Coons, don't leave them lonely for more than 3 to 4 hours at a time. These kitties need lots of attention and can get really stressed out if they are alone for too long.

    If you are going to be out and about for more than a couple of hours, arrange for a cat sitter to come over and keep your fur baby company — you get 12% off pet sitting when you pick any of our Maine Coon cat insurance policies at PetsOnMe!

    How Can I Help Keep My Maine Coon Cat Healthy?

    To keep your Maine Coon fur baby in tip-top health, make sure you give them a balanced diet with lots of nutrients (omega-3 is a must!), keep them stimulated and active by playing games and getting them stuff to scratch and climb, groom them on a regular to prevent clumped up fur, take them for routine vet checks, and most important of all, give them lots of love and snuggles.

    What Signs Mean My Maine Coon Cat Is Sick?

    If your fur baby is vomiting, refusing to eat their fave snacks, hiding or being shy, has a really smelly breath, becomes easily aggressive, or keeps drooling, play it safe and get them checked up by a vet pronto.

    Also, if your kitty is limping, grooming a certain spot loads, showing discomfort when jumping, and refusing to play, they might be injured, so a visit to the vet is also needed if you spot these symptoms.