5 Things You Must Never Do to Your Maine Coon Cat

[@dennisauve1461]

I am a truck driver, my Maine coon is just over a year old. He has been on the truck with me since he was about 12 weeks old. While driving he enjoys sitting in the passenger seat, laying on the dashboard as long as it's not too hot. If he feels the need to play he will bring me a toy so I can toss it to the back of the sleeper and he will bring it back. He enjoys being in the truck. When we go home there are two more Maine Coons there for him to interact with, but when it's time for me to go back to work he will get in the carrier without any fuss and seams real happy to get back to HIS space/home.

[@Bogie3855]

We were fortunate to get a male MC from the SPCA near us. He was upset as he had been returned twice and was hiding in he box in his cage. I sat in front of his cage with my hand inside and waited. Eventually he came out and sniffed my hand. The girls at the SPCA thought he was not adoptable because he was so timid. Now after several years he is a normal MC cat and weighs in at 16lbs. We live in an old house and he hunts constantly all over it. He is by far the sweetest cat we have ever had. Smart, patient, and affectionate. Oddly we can let him out in the yard by himself and he will stay there for hours at a time hunting all over the place. He NEVER goes outside of the fence although he could easily get out. He has a language all his own and either leads us to what he wants or gives us the sweetest trills and meows. If he wants something he will come and sit by one of us and wait for us to get up and follow him. He is big and black and so handsome. Strangely he will not poop outside but come in to the house to use one of 3 kitty litters( biggest we could find). Sadly locally they sell for about $2500CDN and we would not be able to afford one so a $200 SPCA cat was a deal we could not pass up. We are hopelessly in love with him. And he is a total mommas boy, and follows her around the house. We have a glassed in back porch we call the catio and he has a bed with a heating pad there and he watches the bird feeder at the corner of the porch. He will come and get momma to sit with him out there when he gets lonesome.

[@aprillynsinger]

We have two Maine Coons, Floki (3 years) and Jax (1.5 years) and are considering another. Maine Coons are definitely for people who really love their cats and want to interact with them a lot. They are smart and playful and definitely benefit from play with their humans as well as with each other. We have a large house so they have lots of room to run (at top speed) and climb and wrestle around. I also take them outdoors on leash and we have a big catio deck that they can access from the living room windows, and an enclosed front porch that they can be out on too. I try to give them a lot of consistency so that they feel safe& secure and know what to expect but I also like to introduce new things to them sometimes so that their days aren't all the same. For example, we have certain toys that I keep in the closet and bring out on occasion and that way it's like a new toy and they are excited to play with them rather than just being bored with toys that they see all the time. We also speak to our Coons a lot and they understand a big group of words that we intentionally repeated often so that they'd learn them. For example, "hungry". We don't use the word unless we plan to feed them and when we do say it, their eyes and ears show you that they know exactly what you're saying. They know quite a few words. They come when called and they talk a lot which we love. Well, as most Maine Coon people would probably agree with, I could write endlessly about our two boys. We really love this breed and I have a saying that "cats are the best dogs" and for sure, Maine Coons are the very best dogs!! If you love to look at cat pictures like I do, you can check out our two Coons on IG @FlokiMyMoki. Oh and Floki the Cat here on YT.

[@secretwatcher9922]

❤❤❤❤ their names will have to check out Floki & Moki, love how you said top speed tell me do any of them run on any other speed?😂🤣🤣🤣

[@patriciabruner7284]

My male MC is 12 months old and weighs 17.2#’s. I’m retired so spend lots of time with him. He’s a great traveler too. He’s beautiful and very loving!

[@maryoddo6837]

Mr. Beasley B Coon is just 8 months old. He is magnificent! He loves to play, jump, and retrieve his toys. Often he picks up his favorite toy and brings it to me so I will play with him. He has a ravionous appetite, and loves his food. My biggest joy is where ever I am he is close by, sometimes it can be annoying!. I cannot paint, or sew, knit for that matter as he is into it and trying to figure out how to do it. Seriously I love Mr. Beasley. He has made my lonely life an absolute joy.

[@scottfw7169]

Just think how much he could help you if he had thumbs!

[@chrisdevalcourt648]

You are right about them wanting to be close to their human! And very intelligent!

[@lauraolsson9884]

I have 2 Maine Coon cats now. I have 2 that went to kitty heaven. I really love them. They're smart and very loving. All cats are beautiful to me, but these gentle Giants are the best! ❤️

[@TheHuginandMugin]

Talking more to my little princesses than to other people. I love how communicative they are. ❤️

[@TheHuginandMugin]

We have 3 - Luo the oldest bonded the most with me, the youngest (Hina) is my gfs little monster and the middle (Infinity) just loves everyone and is kind of a greeting commitee for all guests. ^^

[@derikthetreedinc6630]

Got me a 4-month-old ragdoll looking but came out of Maine Coon and she's gorgeous with blue eyes her name is snowflake and she's my world play bonded we bonded and she's a handful that I am too

[@maryoddo6837]

MR. BEASLEY is 9 months old. He is quite large, just under 20 lbs. He has a ravionous appetite and is incredibly active. My life has changed and I can no longer, do needle work, or paint. He is into everything. I do love his constant need for companionship. He is always nearby, greets e at the door when I return. I love how he brings his toys into my bed at night, it has become a regular play time. He does bring toys to me when he feels the need to play during the day. I am so in love with my Mr. Beasley. So glad I found a great breeder and he has a great home.

[@666jammer]

We have one. Randall. I hated cats when I met my wife, but she had Randall. I can't say I love cats now, but Randall is the best pet I've ever owned. He is like a Human/Dog/Cat.

[@debradavis3604]

I had the most Wonderful and Amazing kitten to adolescent boy in the world. I got him as a rescue. We did our vet visits on regular basis, but but as he started getting what I thought was overweight I git concerned. I made another vet visit was told he was properly part Coon but was healthy and happy. We want home and he just kept going and getting sweeter every day. I lost him far to soon. I keep my eyes open to all the rescues in and around my area, but so far no luck. I hope one day to be blessed like that agin. Buff was his name.

[@denisegilbert4109]

My MC is the newest member of our family. I have 2 other cats and 2 dogs. Sam the MC insisted he would be friends to all. Sam is growing in leaps and bounds and has been the perfect addition to our family. Gentle personality.

[@jenniferjones7229]

Our Maine Coon thinks that he's one of our Golden Retrievers. He walks off leash and loves to ride in the car, laying on the dogs' beds. We have a very large house and very large gardens and forest around it. He's such a happy, lovey boy and we're lucky to be his humans.

[@jerrypelletier2328]

We have a 12-year-old Maine Coon that has been outdoors its whole life, this cat hates being confined to the indoors... Our cat patrols our borders daily, no rodents on this property... Great cat, very rugged cat!!

[@secretwatcher9922]

I've had my main cone for about 6 weeks now his about 4/5months old. His full of life & loves to be played with, if he doesn't get a good dose of attention he will go silly late of a night & won't let you get any sleep. His like a naughty little boy at times but I have noticed they are way more brighter then any other cats I've had. He fits in well with the whole family but he very much gravitates towards me as I am the one the provides his basic needs.

[@seattlebicycler3657]

We have a ten month old male Maine Coon (Rocky) and a ten month old female Sphynx (Cookie). They are both very active and love playing with each other. They are both very chatty as well. We couldn’t be happier!

[@unclejoe5364]

Jazz, my female MC is 5 months old. She's pure joy and such a hilarious cat. She's a gorgeous silver tabby with beautiful emerald eyes.

[@mrdayyumyum3712]

I got a maine coon in a batch of short hair kittens I rescued with a short hair mom cat . all orange's. My first long hair cat ever. It does have a different personality.

[@bevfoote9701]

My Maine Coon is so friendly to our neighbors, they love her. She is so sweet and cleans her little tiny sister (a small black cat that I recused through PetSmart. She just loves everyone.😊

[@Clunko]

We were given a beautiful smokey-grey kitten who is only part Maine Coon but is quite unlike other cats we’ve had. She is SO affectionate and brings real joy to our home with her antics. She gets regular play sessions and most days a little time in a harness, which she really doesn’t mind, as I’d like to take her walks in safe places for her exercise and entertainment. Also, yes, we have noticed she does have some quite doggy traits, like trotting around carrying toys in her mouth to put where she wants them.

[@lisamcintre]

I have a ginger male that I got from our local HS shelter. He has all the markings of a main coon without the papers. I am finding that he has many of the characteristics described in this video. He is 2 yrs old and not as big as the beautiful one on the chair. He was very timid at first when he came into our household which has two cats and two large dogs. Now he is settling in, playing with one of the cats often and swatting at the dogs occasionally. He is entertained by any kind of dangly thing and very smart. He found the drawer on my desk that I put one of his toys and worked with one of the other cats to get it out so that they could continue playing. I do find that he follows me around and comes out of hiding when I come out of my room. One night he walked up to my son's room and knocked at the door and meowed at him to let him in. I was laughing hard at this. Although I do not have official papers that say he is a MC, he definitely has that bloodline in his ancestry.

[@davidlagarde8470]

I have 2 and they are extremely athletic, nothing that crawls flies or slithers can escape them for long

[@nightanddaybynatashamercer1122]

My Maine coon is just all around the coolest cat ever and very beautiful too 😍

[@jgmdsn667]

no better companions...adopted two bros who are like yin and yang...and love hearing their chirps and loving purring meows when they care for attention. what perfect little friends!

[@erikaraye9387]

I have a 2 year old shelter baby that kept growing and growing. Had his DNA tested and he’s mostly MC. He’s huge and I’m honestly scared to weigh him. My best guess is that he is about 20-22lbs based on carrying him around (he’s a big baby and that has been his preferred form of transportation since I got him at 6mo old) when compared to my 20lb kettle bell. He is so affectionate and always by my side. I pick on him because he still has no idea how big he is so he’s kinda dumb when it comes to stopping on the wood floors (think the race car drift thing when it goes wrong and they knock into the wall - I’m not a car person but I think that makes sense.) However, he knows more commands than any dog I’ve ever owned. Luckily I’m nearly always home to spend time with him. We have our morning and evening playtime routine that is mostly playing fetch and what I call volleyball. His older, much smaller sister (5yo DSH) is maybe 6ish pounds and she keeps him on his toes. They play for more of the day than I ever knew cats could be awake. It’s also sort of cute that she is the obvious boss of the house. I assume that is bc my MC boy is possibly the most polite cat that has ever lived. I fully agree that they wouldn’t be great in a small space or in a home with many people and they’re probably not the best cat for a home with kids. My boy is curious about people when they come to the house as long as it’s on his terms but he’s completely unwilling to be around my 8yo nephew. This was long but hopefully someone finds it helpful-ish maybe

[@studyoe4493]

Hi, my name is Oliver. Hello I’m interested in getting a Maine coon. I’m just curious about where you purchased. Yours are adopted it.

[@chrisdevalcourt648]

Often called the gentile giants. Their disposition is laid-back and they are so big. Also very intelligent and like to be around their owner. Mine would stand up to any dog but would slip away from small children.

[@FlourishingLove]

We have two Maine Coon mixes, who are so beautiful. They are now 4 1/2 years old, and one of them is now over 16 lbs, and is 36 inches long, nose to tail. He may still grow until he's 5 y.o. And he is not a pure breed Maine Coon. They were neighborhood strays, believe it or not. Both in ginger color range. They still very much play like kittens. Both are very loving and sweet.

[@cecilewalker6610]

My MaineCoon kitten is now 9 months old. I lost my heart to Penny the day I held her in my arms. I’ve been surprised at her gentleness, as I’ve only had rambunctious kittens, especially my (not my choice) Ragdoll x Bengal, Taffy, who is nearly 8 years old now, & much calmer than when he was young. Penny is very affectionate, & loves to suck my thumb when she cuddles, but, like Peter Pan, she doesn’t stay with me for long. Once she has had her cuddle, she’s off to find a nice secluded place to groom herself, & then sleep for at least a couple of hours. I have a small apartment, but both cats get plenty of love & attention, & seem quite happy in our mutual home. I’m (usually) a very quiet person, who likes silence or quiet music, & non violent movies.

[@FaithfromGOD]

I had a Penny also, solid black with copper eyes, so beautiful. She was part Persian

[@ad70preterist]

We love our Main Coon he is 3.5 years old and loves to play and eat.

[@debbiedion540]

Our main coon is perfect we love him and he loves to play with our grandkids

[@robertarthur6470]

My Maine Coon boy Clarence is my first MC and is a lovely affectionate, playful and intelligent cat. I love the breed.

[@blatherskite9601]

We have two Norwegian Forest Cats. Similar in weight to the Maine Coon (10,5 and 7,5kg), but more slender. A bit aloof, and very intelligent and loving. We installed a dog door in the house that opens when it detects the id chips in the cats, so they can come & go as suits them, an arrangement we're all pleased with. Cats get plenty exercise and entertainment when they want, and come in for food and sleep. They get a half-sachet of cat meat every day, and as many cat biscuits as they want. Neither cat is fat, both being musclebunches.

[@edwinswift2646]

Tequila will choose attention and affection over treats, play time, and sometimes food. She has become very bonded to me.

[@IgorEngelen1974]

My kitten loves regular cheek scratching, brushing and her huge cat tree. All mouse like toys and papers that make a nice, scratching sound are adored.

[@Twilightmoon1972]

my Maine Coon loves my pet Rat! They play hide & seek and they occasionally sleep together. They have each other as company when I am at work. I supervise them when they play. My rat is the Alfa

[@nunosaleal2863]

My MaineCoon is 11 years old, 8.3 Kg and 1,10 meter. Beautifull, ~My wife spend all day working at home and they are fantastic companyon. I love this cat.

[@helenzoubi2723]

I have 2 Maine Coon cats. I live in a downstairs apartment and I would say it's a small apartment for the three of us. Both of my beautiful cats love to climb and love boxes. I did not choose these cats they chose me. Rescued them is kittens was going to give them away to someone that loves cats. I am a dog person. But I fell in love with their cuteness. And found out as they grew that they were Maine Coon cats at least a mix of.

[@CarolHilland]

I adopted my female Main Coon about 2 years ago. I always adopt an older cat because I feel a lot of people want a kitten, the older ones were already in a home and don't understand why they're at a shelter. All they knew about her is that she was surrendered after her owners had a fire and was about 5 years old. Well, they were right about her biting. The first day I had her, I ended up in Emergency with a bite and a swollen hand from trying to pet her. Time has healed my hand and her attitude. Now, she is so affectionate and loving towards me, she follows me everywhere, sleeps close to me, and has her own seat in the kitchen where she'll sit with me for hours. She loves me to pet and rub her belly but she still won't let anyone else be too close to her. She weighs 20 lbs. so she can be intimidating. Lately though, she started to rub against some of my house guests legs, so I'm hoping she's starting to get better and friendlier and start to let others pet her.

[@Azrial01]

My little man is half Maine Coon and half trash gremlin. lol So I basically have a miniature Maine Coon. He's got all the fluff and personality of a MC, but is about the size of a regular house cat. He's so affectionate, so smart, and a little squeaker.

[@jbk1022]

I have two part Maine coons boy and girl, from same litter, they are smart cats, understand a lot, our male would follow me in the mornings rounds when we had chickens and a garden. I have learned quickly with him, that you can’t close any door lucking him on the other side, always wants to be able to get to me when need be. He went as far as to learning how to open doors. The female likes staying close to home, she would come out and stay with us on the porch but as soon as we got up (specially me) she would run to the door to get in, she might be one of the most territorial cats I have ever seen to a point that she was mad for a month+ when we brought a puppy home 4 years ago, and now they are best friends. I often laugh now that I have a little train of two cats and a dog fallowing me around 😊

[@alansteeples5258]

Our kasim is like a athlete very fast

[@bits9760]

We have a 10 month old meanass calico , well we love her n we take her tent camping n she rides in the truck without carrier , no cages for the Queen. She's awesome to us, but not so much to other people. She allows then to get close n then bites em...lmao..it is funny She's great n her name is Gin! We take her on hikes , n most people we come across are shocked were walking a big ass cat . She loves it though. Best breed for people that love the outdoors.

[@amandaking6417]

My Maine Coon’s name is Zoey and she is BEAUTIFUL!! Sweet sweet girl

[@cultureal9544]

my MAINE COONE's fur changes from beige/gray to Reddish coat with lots of daily sunlight!

[@x2bella920]

I have four stunning mainecoon’s and very cute six kittens I love all I can’t live without them. They are part of my family members 😻their colors are white black,brown taby, silver taby and two white kittens with odd eyes two black smoke kittens one tortie and one blue kitten.

[@jturtle5318]

Are you breeding them, or was that an accident?

[@x2bella920]

@@jturtle5318 at first it is an addiction then now I’m breeding my beloved maine coones 😻

[@risaroohatesyou]

this is so helpful. so I have always wanted many cats for when I grow up to be an adult. and I would also definitely want a marine coon to add to my home when i grow up to be older. since I'm still so young, i obviously have so many dreams i wish to come true once i get older. (maine coon is also one of my favorite animals.)

[@brandymccoskey6102]

You're going to LOVE him/her when you get it. My Lazlo is the sweetest gentle giant, & be ready for A LOT of attention when you take him out. Everyone loves Lazlo when he's on his harness/leash, & love to pet him. I carry him with me into stores, & he's so well behaved. He also rides on my lap well when we travel. We just pulled our 5th wheel down to the Lake of the Ozarks from Kansas City, & he laid in my lap in his pink blanket with black kitties on it the entire time. Wishing you the best for your future dreams in all you do. If you want to watch some really cute videos like this one, YT "Life with Maine Coons" There is also another one I love by a guy who has all kinds of pets, but his MC Nanny is just so darling!!!! I think it was called Vacation with Nanny. She rides around on his golf cart with him, goes to the Ocean with her, & even Hollywood Blvd. Best wishes!

[@germanicelt]

I got a rat problem in the house, and I think a cat is the solution. Maybe even a MC.

[@LeahJorgensen-n4q]

You helped with my school project, thank you!

[@Ellenatlus523]

I'm a Mainecoon owner. My loyal loves eating, watching people, sometimes feels air outside

[@ballistic350]

Cats in general should always be kept as a pair ..therefore they won't stress if you're not home for days ..I have a pair of siamese they care less if im gone for days lol

[@zelinkastudios2822]

We got our beautiful Mainecoon boy Milo and 4 weeks after getting him we decided to give him a Mainecoon brother Max. The best decision we have made. Our boys are not affectionate 24/7 but the alway want to be in the same room, unless they need some personal space but in general they are always near us. Luckily we both work from home, mostly and we spend heaps of time with them. They are very much liked dogs and do no't like to be left alone for too long. When we go on holidays we arrange a live-in cat sitter. Mainecoons are companions, they do not like to be alone and they need love and affection. Anyone considering to get one should know this :).

[@pattijohnson8197]

I have 2 male Maine Coons, age 10 and 2. The 10 year old had a male litter mate, just like the red tabby in the video, that went to heaven when they were 7. I got the 2 year old, at 3 months, from the same breeder and there was no introduction time. 10 hissed once the 1st day and once the second day and never again. I'd say MC's don't like to be alone yet they love their people as much as they love their siblings.

[@yolandachase7481]

Beautiful cats I have a tiger color female orange belly she 16 years old my baby girl nyla

[@pattijohnson8197]

@@yolandachase7481 sweet! I love to hear about older cats. They should all live a long happy life.

[@sophiabright8371]

Good information, not great background music. Noise sensitives cannot deal!

[@thecagdot]

Really!! Sorry about that, I’ll take note of it.

[@sophiabright8371]

@@thecagdot Thank you! Much appreciated! I don't even like to mention this stuff but I figure it's occasionally worth a try. I really like your videos.

[@dannyhoke3070]

I have a Maine Coon that adopted me she came in to my house through a hole in the foundation and has been staying with me for 3 months now she was quite small when she came and now she's getting much larger we enjoy each other's company a lot she is definitely a lot of fun

[@jd2161]

You found a Maine coon?

[@chrisdevalcourt648]

@@jd2161 MC found her!

[@whiskymacable]

We have a Maine Coon kitten who when we first had him wasn't fluffy at all also quite thin and leggy and we thought he was going stay like a medium hair tabby cat, but at 6 months he just changed completely started getting fluffy, his tail then around his main and then the rest of his body also gained in length and weight, at 10months he now weighs 15.6 lbs, and is very playful and a furniture destroyer 🙂 , but for some reason we can't get him to like wet food he prefers dry but we do get recommended dry food with all the nutrients he needs but would prefer him to start liking wet food, we have tried different raw types but he just won't touch it.

[@jamesh4426]

I live in a one bedroom but looking to upgrade and I actually take my male maincoon outside to beach, park or outdoor courtyard on a leash. He’s even climbed sand dunes lol. So I make sure he gets play, his sister would not like all of these outings but he’s more like a dog in many ways.

[@southernenigma3427]

My Maine coon is a black smoke male named Alazar. He just turned a year old in February and weighs 20 pounds. The only food he'll eat is Purina Pro Plan for sensitive stomach. He's not a very social cat. He likes to do his own thing, but he does want snuggles every now and then...just not often. His sole purpose in life seems to be the destruction of my $300 rug, in my living room. He is so sweet, but I am going to have to sell him, due to health issues. It breaks my heart because I dearly love this breed.

[@jturtle5318]

My guy developed pancreatitis in his teens and needed a special diet. Sorry about your rug, they are monsters!

[@chrisdevalcourt648]

You mean your health issues not his?

[@Ser-ee4jf]

My MaineCoon is 1 he’s very playful and cute he can be annoying but I still love him he likes to get into trouble, he’s a long hair breed and I love him very much my profile picture is him!

[@maybelleohrberg6089]

No not yet but I'm getting me one in the spring time and other things that I had on order to get and pay for it and shipped to me and put it together so it can have it and use it!

[@alansteeples5258]

Our kasim is 16 weeks old we have got another cross maine coon he's 10 years old but he gets on well with the baby

[@Kingoreoz]

I have two Maine coons in my house my adult he’s 2 years and my kitten he’s 2 months fluffy hair long he’s really adorable he won’t leave me alone when I go to my kitchen he’s meowing to me it’s means he want me because he’s always want me he didn’t want leave me alone, but my cat and kitten they’re all mixed with other breed.

[@davspe7668]

I feel like this is just good care for most cats. Have had a lot of variation and in my experiance I find that it's more abut individuality then breed. My curent maine coons, Mewsette and Félicité are very diffrent. Mewsette was very antisociall as a kitten, bad start in life, it took me two months to make her confident enugh around me and even more time to get her to move around in the apartment confident. Did watch a lot of youtube videos, ex. Jaxon Glaxy, to get edvice in her upbringing. After more dedicaded time she started to sleep in my bed and follow me around all the time. She is such a good cat, she is so easy going and was very easy to train. Saddly, 2 times she went to emargency care and at 6 months old was diagnosed with pica. Now at 2 years old, she is more independent, she meets me at the door and comes when she wants cuddels. At night she goes to sleep with me but later goes to one of her own beds. Is still skitich around new people but is starting to accept the ones that visit more often. She dosen't play with them, will run away it they approtch, but is okey with having them in the house. Still a work in progress. I also did take her outside a lot before, witch she enjoyed, but has starting to do it less sens she is now showing signs of agrestion outside. I don't now if I need to take her out more or just stop... If anyone has a sudgestion, pleas tell me. Félicité on the other hand is my newest addition to the familey and is still just a small kitten. She is not so confident, but she is new so am not suprised, and is much more playful and actually plays with cat toys. Something Mewsette dosen't do, she plays tag with me and fetch with papper balls, that is it. All other times she mostley sleeps or watch outside, have a dedicated cat space in the conservatory. Hopfully the two of them will become a good pair that can play and keep eatch other company when I'm at work

[@annetteheld9695]

My Rikki was a beautiful white with gray markings like he was wearing a Batman mask and a saddle. A local store had my brand of litter on sale Buy one, get 2nd at 50% off. I wanted 6 and store only had 5 of the unscented so I bought 1 scented which I hadn't used before. Turned out, poor Rikki was allergic! He licked himself bald in large patches in less than 2 days and his bare skin got infected too. I was half afraid my vet would think I was abusing the poor baby but he gave him a shot of cortical-steroids and some antibiotics. This was in late spring after he shed his winter coat and it took until late fall to heal and grow his fur back. Definitely not a good look. I sure miss this guy. He was proud "Uncle" to all the other stray kittens I took in and would let them crawl all over him and chase his tail. When they got too rambunctious, he would lift a giant paw and pin the offender gently but firmly to the ground for like 10 seconds until they calmed down. I had him for 18 years. I am currently feeding a stray outside I suspect was a drop off. She looks like a MC to me and even though I have 12 short hairs, I'm so tempted to bring her inside. She is so sweet.

[@scottfw7169]

Uncle Ricky sounds like he was quite a character. :)

[@CSOGRADY]

6 dead mice have been presented as gifts to me this summer from my two Maine Coons so yes, they are excellent mousers

[@ascar1nthasky03]

Thanks for this video. I am not sure if my cat is a Maine coon it not. He looks exactly like the black one in your video and he has all of these tendencies and weighs about 14lbs at 1-1/2 years old. Vet says he’s domestic but he’s unlike any cat I’ve ever had before or seen.

[@TanakaMatsumoto]

If the vet says he's a domestic, he's a domestic... Size also doesn't mean a whole lot... while maine coons can be exceptionally large some are more or less normal cat size. My domestic is 16 lbs and hasn't fluctuated in like 2 and a half years. Also a lot of the tendencies of a maine coon mentioned here are just cat things... Like most cats don't like being left alone too long, you should feed all cats the best quality food you can feed them, etc...

[@sophiabright8371]

I had a tiny kitty who looked just like the black one in this video. Her name was Vashti. She was allergic to life. I sadly had to put her down but I dearly loved her and miss her terribly.

[@jturtle5318]

Coonies have enormous feet. Sometimes people mistake polydactyls as Coonies, but extra toes don't make the feet big. They have a blunt, wide muzzle with that lion face, and their bones are heavier. They feel like a dog when you pet them because of their muscles. They have long, silky hair that feels like human hair over a wooly undercoat that is a royal pain to groom. I used a metal flea comb.

[@chrisdevalcourt648]

Also could be a kitten from a domestic that mated with a MC.

[@edithjohnson8235]

Love ❤️ my baby, she looks out for me all the time, she is not only my best friend, she’s my love 😍, and she knows it, yes, we are both female’s, but that’s where it stops !!!!!! 💋 Shadow

[@danielsoucy6688]

I have a Maincoon tabby! He's a survivor! His human got sick and never left the hospital! major stock! He spent 2 years outside alone on a coyoty-infested island! I ran a small rescue from my home and at one time had 7 stays coming in for food! My big boy doesn't like to be touched too much! Had one eye only( fighting) and run the ground around my house! It's been now close to 4 years with me and tons of patience and TLC. He became my friend! ( with lots of weird attitudes) He's my best buddy. But so hard to give him his flea treatments! any suggestions?

[@chrisdevalcourt648]

Regarding flea treatment: I am using the Serento flea collar. Expensive but last for 8 months. It was recommended by my vet because it was so difficult to get the liquid on the back of his neck. I found that the collar is effective for a year! Makes it very easy to remember when to change it. I highly recommend it!

[@kithill1423]

Years ago, I had a Maine Coon named Thor, The Thunder Cat. At about 15 lbs he would jump off the kitchen counter and shake the house. I happen to share him with my neighbor whose wife had a hair salon in the house. One day Thor decided to chase a rat into the hair salon at full speed. He and the rat did a wing-over as they hit the far wall. His wife and client reached for the chandeliers and finally came down on one salon chair. The rat was finally killed by Thor's little sister. Another day a rat was quietly going through the Ivy down below the portico of my neighbor’s house. Jumping from 1 1/2 story’s high, Thor landed on the rat with a splat. The poor rat never had a chance. Finally, Thor trapped a rat in a dirt hole in the basement and waited a day and half for the rat to come out. My neighbor had to bring him food and water. Starving and tired, the rat finally tried to make a break for it and was terminated by Thor as he tried to run out of the basement. He was also obsessed with my roommate Keith who was the guitarist in a band. Poor Keith was allergic to cats and didn't particularly like them either. Thor would wait for him in his bed or in the downstairs living room just like a groupie. That nutty cat became very famous in my social circle and church.

[@KnightsWithoutATable]

Yes, feed them the better cat food and use cat litter that has activated carbon in it, remembering to scoop daily and change it often. It isn't just nutrition. Their poops will become death bombs on cheap food. If they are outdoor at all and hunt, this shouldn't cause too much of a problem, but their are other risks with having an outdoor cat.

[@summersk11y]

Well i got a maine coon, She is muamua, She is a female cat, she are 5 month old, she was adopted cause her owner is a artist and leave her alone, she is brown maine coon

[@helenafranzen9828]

Don´t have a rodent as pet when you have a Coon? Well, don´t have a bird, fish or rodent when you have ANY cat. Stresses both animals out because of predator/prey responses.

[@juvlinpinayingermany8653]

I have 2 main coons they are now 1 year and 3 months ...Jax is white and Lina have 3 colors ...

[@juanitasundseth5123]

My MainCoon use to open cupboard and get his treat bag. He was

[@edcrayzys3853]

Some tips to consider. The water bowl needs to be on a mat or held down as they will drag the bowl around. Toilet seats need closed or they will be in it. The highest parts of the house, like counters, refrigerators, shelves, they will try and get up there. not very often but sometimes you can see their mood change to evil, starts running around the house, like a mad man for a minute then gets that look and watch out, other cats in the house beware. they can out run any cat effortlessly, and easily have 3x times the leg size of a normal cat. scratch pad is required or you'll be sorry, they will love it no matter what style it is and they will destroy it. I buy 3 a year, for my boy jack, hes a 24 pounder, with a beautiful lions face. wish we could post pics

[@briannab5296]

"gets that look and other cats beware" .. OMGOSH i know exactly what you mean! Just before my MC 11 month old tries to kill my older cat he definitely gets that stony eyed 'look' and i know to move quickly to intervene.

[@briannab5296]

So many ppl commenting on here say they call their MC 'demon' and 'evil' to other cats in the home. . .have any of you woke up to find their MC at their OWN throats? Do they ever attack their humans??

[@edcrayzys3853]

@@briannab5296 My Cat did it today, he reaches up on the bed and tried to drag my other cat off. he was met with a pillow to the face, but hes to big, doesnt even phase him.

[@edcrayzys3853]

@@briannab5296 No they very intelligent they know who feeds them

[@briannab5296]

@@edcrayzys3853 .. i haven't tried a pillow but i can just wave a neon green pool noodle at him & he scrams!

[@iori8888]

verry verry cutest♥︎

[@kc2dtp]

Hella likes to sit on top of my bookshelf and pretends to want to jump down. I also have a very large Russian Blue male. Between the two of them, I have a lot of loud noises in my house. They signal to me when they want to go out or come in by jumping down with big noise.

[@Lof_Lof-]

got two maine coons...they destroyed my home... I play two times a day with them.

[@sirtom3011]

Mine is exactly as you described…lol

[@cherylspring9299]

I adopted a 17 year old Maine Coone from a shelter. She was abandoned twice. She is remarkable in her resilience. She weighed 6.2 lbs when I brought her home after 8 months now she is 9.2 lbs. We have finally bonded. She adorably puts up with numerous kisses; it’s pretty funny you can practically read the bubble over her head … oh no not more kisses.

[@jotarokujo9475]

I don’t have one yet but I really wish I did had I don’t want to be a bad owner we’re getting a house soon but I don’t know if we can give attention I have a back yard

[@maureenyowell5626]

Subsribed.

[@philclaar3479]

My Maine Coon has huge feet with attached razor blades. 15 lbs. Name: Benny

[@chrisdevalcourt648]

And they know how to use the razor blades!

[@gsh4373]

After my dog passed, i dont own a pet. There is a maine coon cat next-door that has decided to own my house sometimes

[@chrisdevalcourt648]

Mine would visit the neighbors regularly when they left the door open!

[@cora0078]

Honestly the main coon is my dream cat. I am still thinking about getting one. I already have 2 cats. 1 stray(7 years guessed) I adopted form a shelter and 1 half main coon (5 years old) that was a breeding upsie from my dad who bought a main coon and forgot to nutter it on time. My half coo boy plays a bit rough with my other cat some times leaving wounds. And I wonder I getting a real coo , one his size would help him play better. Yet I also fear alianating my other cat.

[@jaredmayo5820]

Direct conversation tactics

[@edcrayzys3853]

My cat Jack is a 26lb 6 year old who is simply a dog in cat clothing. When they chirp at you that is the sign he wants something and it should not be ignored. He is at the door when I come home from work and the chirping begins, he must be acknowledged by name and petted, as quick as possible, they like routine, i throw my work back pack on the bed, he jumps on it and rolls around on it, as i prepare for the rubbing of the head he must get. it takes only a few minutes of attention and then he lays by me in peace. if water bowl is empty or no food or the kitty box is full he will let you know. They eat paper and cords to anything like a phone charger or head set. tin foil cords like a tv cord, dont leave out important documents. they will slap you with those big claws, and they immediately know they did wrong, even if your messing with them, they come back quickly for love and to make up. Jack at bed time sleeps on the edge of the bed up by my head on opposite side but starts off rolled over against me for head rubs, it last about 5 minutes then he independently moves like clock work. only so much love accepted

[@chrisdevalcourt648]

So true!

[@derikthetreedinc6630]

I have a ragdoll looking female kitten that came out of a Maine Coon male and female 4 months old and January 22nd

[@mariastefanie8313]

About to have MC soon! But I wonder how long is too long for MC to be left alone? How many hours?

[@thecagdot]

Up to 12 hours. Longer than that isn’t good. Depends on your Coon’s personality too.

[@erhman2004]

Never feed them cheap food. We buy our cats high quality food that they immidatly don't eat. Ugh. So much for that one.

[@fritterfoof5146]

Raw organ meat is a super food for them , chicken hearts , liver and kidneys, let them shred it up .

[@braveheart977]

Cheap cat food is like junk food and they crave it after they have been eating it for awhile. When switching over to a highly nutritous diet I have found it works best when you introduce slowly by mixing it with their previous diet.

[@Urfavnoellee]

My main on Luna,is a crazy main coin who is always hungry but not hungry enough for cat food only want human food lol,she is very playful she bites a lot and scratches ,she always attacks my other cat and also she sleeps in the dogs cage which is so funny

[@rachelheyth3645]

Im not, but I do sooo love this breed of cat. I would love them to be part of my life.:-) :-)

[@juliejiggetts880]

My main clone name is Dalton jiggetts he’s a lovely guy who loves his owner’s he’s a sweet cat and plays well with our other cat

[@thmaginnis1]

Our Maine Coon was a mass murderer. He would rip throats out and just sit there until we came upon his kill. Possums, nutria, river rats. We loaned him out to friends when they had mice problems.

[@chrisdevalcourt648]

They are great hunters!

[@yolandachase7481]

I have a female name nyla she is 16 years old she's a beautiful girl very loving I had both parents I kept nyla she's tiger stripes 7 inches layer thick of hair belly is all orange like her daddy mother was gray white baige she's my child my baby girl 🐈🐱❤💜

[@Boppinabe]

My Maine Coon would look at ex$pensive cat food and he'd eat it. He was a gracious cat. He'd knock you down for store brand sardine, though. He liked that stuff.

[@brianheaton5521]

Fun fact: In feudal Japan, cats taught the ninjas everything they know.

[@chrisdevalcourt648]

Fake news or not?

[@johnroberts4078]

These are remarkable animals. I would love to have one but a good friend was burned trying to purchase one from on line. I live in Florida and would love to connect with a local breeder but without any luck. I would be very grateful for any help or suggestions. Thanks in advancee

[@fritterfoof5146]

Kittens up in Ft laud Fla online , imported from Europe, large selection , 2k up to 3,500.

[@barfo281]

@John Roberts - Got a Maine Coon from Russia. People warned it was a scam, but the breeder was legit, cat is beautiful and healthy, super friendly and good natured, well socialized, good with people, tolerant of children, and nurturing to other cats. Just do your due diligence in researching who you buy from - check reviews of breeders online. If someone says they are a breeder and do multiple breeds, best to avoid as they're probably selling mixes. The breeder we decided to buy from had some bad reviews, but mostly good ones, so we took a chance and it worked out, even after some delays due to travel restrictions because of the conflict over there. Couldn't have asked for a better kitten/cat than we got.

[@chrisdevalcourt648]

Consider a mix. You can find them at many shelters.

[@FaithfromGOD]

I am not sure mine is a Maine Coon, but Daisy Mae is the biggest Female baby I have ever owned. She is a Dilute Calico, Big, and at 7 months she weight almost 10 lbs. Big feet and head, long bushy tail and so beautiful. She has a double coat of fur, it is so thick, also around her face and belly. She is VERY picky about her food, she will not eat anything with LIVER, and it better be expensive or she smells and walks away. LOL She wakes me up literally by laying her whole body across my neck. It wakes me up alright. LOL!!! SHE HATES HER NAILS CUT, she screams like a woman. Scared me like the dickens first time she did it. She LOVES her toys, and she goes in the yard with me, she loves to play. I am 5'6" and she can jump as high as my shoulder to catch a bug. She is not very talkative unless she wants something. And treat time is her favorite time. Love My Daisy Mae

[@FaithfromGOD]

Thanks

[@user619tlsdca5]

If kittens father s main coon with mother being Tortoshell, will the kittens grow same way as main coon cats or will they be half the size? Genes do dominate certain lineage traits but will it dominate in kittens for them to grow into those genes.?

[@user619tlsdca5]

All my kittens has the markings and size of being bigger than other kittens I had not being a MC but it's their paws I noticed of them being very square and large. I'm curious to know so I can expect kittens in best manner possible.

[@danadobbie8980]

Mine is beautiful!

[@Rose-gm6yu]

Can be maine coon left alone at least 6-7 hours? Or should I wait untile I finish school?

[@h.l.asolomonov7674]

I cook for them or raw feed them