We have a 3-year-old male Maine Coon, and we've been thinking about getting him a little companion for a few months now, as we get the impression he's a bit bored on his own. \/p>
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However, I have a few questions: is it better to get a male or female kitten to make sure they get on as well as possible?\/p>
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My cat really rules the roost at home and I'm terrified he won't accept another cat in the house.\/p>
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Thanks in advance!\/p>
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Hi everyone,
My Maine Coon has just had a litter and I have 2 kittens looking for their forever homes. I’m based in Brighton.
You can reach me on 07601 220 477.
Kind regards,
Mrs Laurence Noblecourt
PS: Also, Princesse is a pedigree with a black and white coat and green eyes, if you’re interested in breeding.
Evening all, Since December, we've welcomed Omega, a beautiful black Maine Coon, to keep Mya company – she’s a two-and-a-half-year-old Maine Coon. The problem is, he’s completely taken over the house and demands so much attention... He’s already a big lad for 8 months, weighing about 13 lbs, and he’s constantly pestering Mya to play, which she really doesn't enjoy... Over the last month, my girl has started over-grooming compulsively, and she’s losing her gorgeous coat. So far, no treatment is working... You really have to think carefully about the environment before bringing a new cat home... I just hope Mya gets better; it breaks my heart to see her like this...
Hi there,
Get your Coon playing intensively for at least 30 mins a day; you need to tire him out so he leaves your girl alone. Work out the times when he’s most hyper and get moving. The goal: your Coon should end up flat out on his side, completely knackered.
And get the little one playing too – it'll be good for her spirits and help with her stress.
Evening,
It really depends on your Maine Coon and their personality. I’m actually about to get a second cat myself (I’ve got a male Siamese cross who’s very independent) and I’m going for a female.
Generally speaking, males don't always take well to having another male around (as they can worry about being ‘dethroned’ or losing their top spot). So, I’d suggest getting a female.
But again, it all comes down to their individual temperament.
Good evening. Since December, we’ve welcomed Omega, a handsome black Maine Coon, to keep Mya, our 2 ½-year-old female Maine Coon, company. The trouble is, he’s completely taken over the house and is very demanding... He’s already a big lad at 8 months old, weighing around 13 lbs, and he’s constantly pestering Mya to play, which she really isn't happy about... For the past month, my girl has started over-grooming, and she’s losing her gorgeous coat. So far, no treatment has worked... You really have to think carefully about the home environment before bringing in a new cat... I just hope my Mya gets better; it breaks my heart to see her like this...
Since December, we’ve welcomed Omega, a handsome black Maine Coon, to keep Mya, our 2-and-a-half-year-old female Maine Coon, company.
The problem is that he’s taking over the whole house and is very demanding... He’s already a big lad of 8 months, weighing over 13 lbs, and he’s constantly pestering Mya to play, which she really doesn’t enjoy... Over the last month, my girl has developed compulsive licking, which has caused her to lose her beautiful coat, and so far no treatment is working... You really need to think carefully about the environment before bringing home a new cat... I just hope Mya gets better; it breaks my heart to see her like this...
Hi, I’ve been in the same boat as you. I rescued Kida when she was only 2 weeks old (she was an abandoned kitten and in a really bad way...). She’s a very high-energy cat and craves a lot of attention. She was constantly under my feet and would wake me up in the middle of the night for play and cuddles, despite having a cat tree, toys and 24/7 access to the garden.
I decided to adopt a kitten two years after I got Kida. It was a bit rocky for the first week, but then they got used to one another. Kida has been completely transformed over the last 6 months. She’s still just as close to me, but now she plays loads with Maggie; they sleep together, groom each other and so on. I really feel that having a second cat has been so beneficial and she’s truly happy now.
Kida had never actually been around other cats before, but I think some are just happier in pairs.
Regarding the sex, I have two females (both spayed) and they get on together with no issues at all.
Hope this helps!
Hi there,
Sometimes we confuse our own desire for another cat with what the cat we already have actually wants... Has your Maine Coon ever been around other cats before, and how did he get on? Do you play with him enough (one long session every day)? Does he have a cat tree and toys?
Some cats are perfectly happy living without a feline companion. That being said, if you’ve really got your heart set on it, Maine Coons are known for being quite tolerant of other cats. A kitten will usually be more easily accepted, preferably of the opposite sex. It is essential that both cats are neutered, of course.
