Bathing a Maine Coon does not have to be stressful or complicated. With proper preparation, the right shampoo, and a calm drying process, most Maine Coons tolerate baths well and benefit from occasional bathing to maintain coat health and cleanliness.

Trimming a Maine Coon’s nails is safe and manageable at home when done correctly. With the right tools, calm handling, and a simple routine, most cats learn to tolerate nail trims easily, and regular trimming prevents discomfort, snagging, and mobility issues before they start.

Maine Coon diarrhea is common and usually fixable once the cause is identified. Most cases come from diet changes, overfeeding, stress, or digestive sensitivity rather than serious illness. With consistent feeding, reduced stress, and knowing when to test for parasites, most Maine Coons recover quickly and return to normal digestion.

Maine Coon cats can get lonely when left alone too often. They are highly social, people oriented cats who expect regular interaction as part of daily life. For households that are gone frequently, the simplest solution is keeping two Maine Coons together so they can meet each other’s social needs and stay emotionally balanced without constant human presence.

Maine Coons are more vocal than most cats, but they aren’t loud. Learn what their talking really sounds like, what’s normal, and when to be concerned.

We may be able to increase a Maine Coon’s lifespan through management, not genetics alone, and small daily decisions matter more than people expect.

Genetics influence risk in Maine Coons, not certainty, and no DNA test can predict lifelong health outcomes.

Hip dysplasia exists in Maine Coons, but it is far less understood in cats than in dogs. This article explains why testing is complicated, how genetics and environment interact, and what responsible management actually looks like—without applying dog-based rules to cats.

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a heart condition associated with Maine Coons that can be silent for years and requires imaging—not observation—to diagnose.

Maine Coon health testing helps reduce inherited risk, but it cannot eliminate disease or replace long-term line tracking.