Can a Maine Coon be a therapy cat?

The personality of the Maine Coon makes it perfect therapy cat. By their nature, Maine Coons are non-aggressive, socially out-going, and affectionate. Besides the personality, that Maine Coon intelligence and trainability are real keys for becoming a therapy cat.

What makes Maine Coon cats special?

Maine Coons are incredibly large cats with huge paws, tufted ears, long, uneven fur, and feathery tails. They have a ruff of longer fur around their necks, which gives them the appearance of a small lion. Maine Coons are muscular cats with broad chests. Their rugged appearance makes them look both hardy and powerful.

How do Maine Coon cats communicate?

Maine Coon cats are extremely vocal, using trills and chirps to communicate their needs. Maine Coons are not loud cats, but will chirp persistently if hungry, thirsty, distressed, or want attention! A Maine Coon suffering from laryngeal paralysis will not be vocal.

Are Maine Coons good emotional support animals?

Because Maine Coons are highly intelligent, trainable and love to be around people, they make excellent Emotional Support Animals. Maine Coons are not known to be “lap cats” (although a couple of mine are), but they are very affectionate.

Are Maine Coons smart cats?

Friendly, furry, and intelligent are general attributes of many cat breeds, but Maine Coon cats are especially friendly, furry, and intelligent. In fact, they’re quite adaptable and seem to get along with everyone (kids, dogs, and other cats included).

Are Maine Coons clever?

Maine coons are also highly intelligent pets, and they can be trained to perform simple tricks on command. They like to play fetch, making them ideal for the more active pet owner.

Do Maine Coons like to swim?

Maine Coon cats love water and will spend copious amounts of time playing with it. Their semi-water-resistant fur helps to keep them warm and dry, enabling them to play with water, swim, and take baths! Maine Coons are strong swimming and enjoy licking from leaky faucets and patting their water bowl.

Do Maine Coons meow different?

Maine Coon cats are well known for being a very vocal cat breed that enjoys conversing with their owners on a regular basis. They are often considered somewhat unique, since they do not meow like other cats, but instead chirp and trill.

Are Maine Coons high maintenance?

The Maine Coon is not a high maintenance cat. Their large size and long, thick fur means that Maine Coons require slightly more grooming as well as more space and exercise than most cat breeds. However, their laidback and affectionate personality makes them easy to live with.

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