Have you ever looked at your cat’s large paws, fluffy tail, and impressive coat and wondered whether it might be part Maine Coon? You are not alone. Many cat owners notice similarities between their pets and this popular large cat breed. A half breed Maine Coon is generally a cat [...]

Maine Coons are famous for their impressive size, long flowing coats, tufted ears, and friendly personalities. But did you know that these cats come in many different colors and coat patterns? From a classic brown tabby to a striking silver Maine Coon or a black-and-white bicolor, each cat can have [...]

When temperatures drop, a warm place to sleep becomes much more than a comfort for cats that spend time outdoors. Cold air, wind, rain, snow, and damp bedding can quickly make an outdoor environment unsafe. A heated cat house can provide extra warmth during cold weather. But the heater is [...]

Flowers can make a home feel brighter and more welcoming. But when you live with a curious cat, choosing the right bouquet takes more thought. Cats love to sniff, paw at, rub against, and sometimes chew plants. That means a flower that looks harmless to you may not be safe [...]

Cats talk constantly; they just rarely use words to do it. Instead, they lean on body language, sound, movement, scent, and everyday habits to tell you what’s going on. If your cat kneads the blanket, trails you from room to room, suddenly vanishes under the bed, shreds the sofa arm, [...]

For many cat lovers, there is an uncomfortable question that comes up before bringing a new kitten home: Can you have a cat if you have allergies? The answer is sometimes yes, but it depends on what is causing your reaction and how sensitive you are to the allergens involved. [...]

Maine Coons are famous for their size, their friendly personalities, their intelligence, and how playful they stay well into adulthood. But because they’re bigger than your average cat and often keep acting like kittens long after they’ve stopped looking like one, picking the right toys takes a bit more thought [...]

Choosing between a Maine Coon vs Siberian can be surprisingly difficult. Both are large, long-haired cats with impressive coats and friendly personalities. Both mature slowly and can become wonderful family companions. But they are not the same breed. The biggest differences between a Maine Coon vs Siberian cat are their [...]

If you’ve ever watched your cat sprawled out on the couch and thought, “how old is this guy actually, in people years?” you’re far from the only one. Cats pack an enormous amount of aging into their first couple of years, which is exactly why the old “multiply by seven” [...]

If you’ve ever scrolled through cat videos and stumbled on a cat that looks more like a small dog, there’s a good chance you were looking at a Maine Coon. People searching for “big domestic cats” or “big house cat species” usually end up bumping into the same handful of [...]