Putting Collars on Cats Cat owners are often reluctant to put collars on their pets, a factor that can make it difficult for lost cats to be returned home. As today’s Observatory column reports: “Less than 2 percent of cats in animal shelters make it back to their owners, whereas about 15 to 19 percent of dogs are returned, and one reason is that more dogs wear collars.” One reason cat owners resist putting collars on their pet is that they are worried it might pose a choking hazard if the animal gets tangled in branches. A new study published in The Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association tested the theory by tracking collar-wearing felines. The study concluded that collars are not a safety risk. To learn more, read the full column, “Helping Cats to Make Their Way Back Home,” and then please join the discussion below. Available from these sellers. Dragonpad Cat Costume Lion Mane Wig 6.7 x 4.6 x 1.2 inches ; Shipping Weight: 0.3 ounces

Item model number: 5A2A #81,294 in Pet Supplies (See Top 100 in Pet Supplies) in Pet Supplies > Cats > Apparel See all 120 customer reviews See all 120 customer reviews (newest first) It looks so cute on my cat but sadly she doesnt like it I bought this a couple months ago, and it is literally the gift that keeps on giving. My cats' faces when this is on them are priceless. My cat hates it, which is perfect. Little prick needs to be put in line every now and again :) Runs a bit smaller than you may expect. they didnt like that but it was funny while it lasted on them. My cat hates it but he looks so adorable!My cat, not so much 😂 I got the small and it did not fit my cat :( reat packaging, fast shipping. just as described and all is well. My cat looked very cute in it!!!!! She didn't like it though!! HCute Maine coons Tee Maine Coon Parent Rectangle Decal Starry Maine Coon Tee Mona's Maine Coon T-Shirt Maine Coon Cat Magnets

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Certain breed types require dramatically different diets to address significantly different nutritional requirements. Maine Coon 31 is designed especially for the needs of the Maine Coon cat. Extremely large kibbles specially adapted to the jaw size of these large cats A combination of glucosamine, chondroitin, and Omega 3 fatty acid to maintain healthy joints. Added fatty acid, minerals and vitamins that increase the shine and intensity of the hair coat. This food also improves oral hygiene by reducing tartar. Chicken meal, corn gluten meal, brown rice, chicken fat (naturally preserved with mixed tocopherols, rosemary extract and citric acid), corn, chicken, natural chicken flavor, pea fiber, beet pulp, wheat gluten, rice hulls, dried egg powder, soya oil, salmon oil, ground psyllium, sodium silico aluminate, potassium chloride, DL-methionine, calcium sulfate, chicory extract, choline chloride, borage oil, brewers yeast extract (Saccharomyces cerevisiae fermentation solubles), sodium tripolyphosphate, taurine, Vitamins [dl-alpha tocopherol (source of vitamin E), inositol, niacin, L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (source of vitamin C*), d-calcium pantothenate, biotin, pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6), riboflavin (vitamin B2), thiamine mononitrate (vitamin B1), vitamin A acetate, folic acid, vitamin B12 supplement, vitamin D3 supplement], Trace Minerals [zinc proteinate, zinc oxide, ferrous sulfate, manganese proteinate, copper proteinate, copper sulfate, manganous oxide, sodium selenite, calci

Displaying reviews 1-10Previous | Next »Great size for cats Cats love it RC Maine Coon - wonderful for your cat Great ingredients! Really makes a difference in my ragdolls' coat! Great food for Maine Coons Giant Kibble for Giant Cats We have been feeding this ... Displaying reviews 1-10Back to topPrevious | Pet lovers who bought this also bought... FroliCat DART DUO Laser Pet Toy Classy Kitty Door Hanger Common Rebels Chemistry Cat MousepadThe Maine Coon is one of the oldest natural breeds in North America, and is native to the state of Maine where they were held in high regard for their marvelous mousing talents. The Maine Coon remains Maine’s official State Cat. Known as the “gentle giant,” the disposition of these intelligent, laid-back cats remains kittenish throughout their lives. Maine Coons have been described as “dogs in cats clothing” and have a reputation for being big, gentle, affectionate and good-natured goofs. The Maine Coon is the second most popular cat breed in the world, after Persians, according to the Cat Fanciers’ Association.

Share photos of your “gentle giants” in our new Maine Coon gallery! The Maine Coon’s characteristic clown-like personality and amusing habits make them excellent companions for large, active families that also enjoy having dogs and other animals around. While these cats are highly social, they are not overly-dependent or “clingy.” Rather than constantly pestering their human companions for attention, they prefer to “hang out” and investigate whatever activity is going on around them, “helping” out when they can. They are not, as a general rule, “lap cats,” often choosing to occupy the chair next to yours instead. A Maine Coon will be your companion, your buddy, your pal, but hardly ever your baby. This hardy, handsome breed of domestic cat sports many rugged qualities that once helped them survive the hostile New England winters, including dense water-resistant fur, a long and bushy raccoon-like tail that can be curled around their face and shoulders for warmth and protection, large paws with long tufts of fur growing between their toes that are often compared to snowshoes and heavily furred ears (both inside and on the tips).

Many of the original Maine Coon cats that inhabited the New England area possessed a trait known as polydactylism (having one or more extra toes on the feet). The trait was almost eradicated from the breed as it was an automatic “disqualifier” in show rings, but private organizations were created to keep polydactylism in Maine Coons from disappearing altogether. Many Maine Coons have a fascination with water, a personality trait some theorize comes from their ancestors, who were aboard ships for much of their lives. Although the Maine Coon’s exact origins and date of introduction to the United States are somewhat hazy, several stories have been proposed. One involves Marie Antoinette, the former Queen of France, who, in a failed attempt to escape her country, loaded a ship with her most prized possessions, including six of her favorite long-haired cats. Although Antoinette did not make it to the United States (she lost her head in 1793), her pets safely reached the shores of Wiscasset, Maine, where they mated with short-haired breeds.

Another story involves Captain Charles Coon, an English seafarer who kept long-haired cats aboard his ships. Whenever Coon’s ship would anchor in the New England ports, the felines would mate with the local feral cat population. When long-haired kittens began appearing in litters in these various towns they earned the nickname “Coon’s cats.” A more biologically-based theory suggests that that the Maine Coon is a product of the pairing of domestic cats and wild bobcats, which could explain the tufts of hairs that are so commonly seen on the tips of the ears. But the most commonly accepted tale among breeders is that the Maine Coon is descended from the pairings of local short-haired domestic cats and long-haired breeds brought by English seafarers (possibly by Captain Charles Coon) or 11th-century Vikings, because of the strong resemblance of the Maine Coon to the Norwegian Forest Cat. Maine Coons are one of the largest breeds of domestic cat. In 2006, the Guinness World Records named a male purebred Maine Coon named Leo the “Longest Cat.”

He measures 48 inches in length, from the tip of his nose to the tip of his tail, and weighs 35 lb. These big cats are not as vertically-oriented as some other breeds and like to chase objects on the ground and grasp them in their large paws — no doubt instincts developed as professional mousers. Their voices have a distinctive, chirping trill that they use for everything from courting to cajoling their people into playing with them. Maine Coons love to play, and many will joyfully retrieve small items. They rarely meow, and when they do, their soft, tiny voices don’t seem to fit their size! Maine Coons are generally a healthy and hardy breed. The most severe health threat they face is feline hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). Another potential health problem is spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), which causes neural damage to the spinal cord. Symptoms are normally seen within four months of age and result in muscle atrophy, muscle weakness and a shortened life span. A test is offered to detect the genes responsible for SMA.