Care and conditions of detention

Care

The main problem for many cat owners is the organization of special places where their pets can sharpen their claws.  Often cats use wallpaper, upholstered furniture or other interior items for these purposes - in general, everything that, according to the owners, cannot be used as a scratching post.  With Maine Coons, the problem does not recede, but it acquires a new sound.  Cats of this breed do not sharpen their claws in an upright position, as usual, but horizontally.  That is, in this case, carpets, rugs and other floor coverings suffer.

These cats love water and enjoy swimming.  Therefore, with washing, as a rule, the owners have no problems.

Many concerns are usually associated with the care of the Maine Coon's coat - it is quite thick and long.  But at the same time, it does not roll into mats and does not fall off, it does not need to be combed out for several hours every day.  Once a week is enough.  But in addition to the usual comb, you should purchase a slicker coat - cats of this breed have a very thick undercoat that needs attention.

Conditions of detention

Maine Coons are excellent hunters.  Moreover, they catch not only birds and rodents, but also fish.  Therefore, if you are going to buy a cat of this breed, and there are small animals in the house, we can say with a high degree of probability that such a neighborhood will not end well for the latter.

Although at the same time with other cats and even with dogs, they get along well.  Moreover, it does not matter whether the second animal appeared at the same time as the cat (that is, they grew up together) or was taken when the cat was already the full owner of the house.

It is very important that the Maine Coon has its own territory - a space where you can hide from the attention of people and relax.  In addition, a large walking area is important for these cats - they do not like to sit still and will walk, play and hunt for a long time.