Mary Allen
Most Maine Coon cats are playful all their lives and love to run around and play with their favorite people and feline friends. The big balls of fluff don’t usually shy away from splashing around in the water.
In principle, you can play with a Maine Coon just like with any other cat. However, for the large cat breed, the toys, the scratching post, and the like must be correspondingly large and stable. Maine Coon cats are also happy to have an animal companion who can romp around with them when you’re not around.
Maine Coon Cats Love Water!
Cats are usually considered to be afraid of water, but the Maine Coon usually finds water extremely fascinating. If you want to make your fluffy nose happy, you can let them play with the faucet from time to time or fill a bowl with water so they can splash their paws in it. Try putting a cork or other floating object in the bowl and letting your Maine Coon fish for it.
Hunting Games for the Maine Coon
Even cats as cuddly as the Maine Coon are and will remain predators with instinctive hunting behavior. If they cannot at least live this out while playing, boredom arises and behavioral disorders can develop. It is therefore advisable to play hunting games with your fur nose as often as possible. For example, you can pull a fishing rod away from her or let her chase balls. Some of the clever Maine Coon cats can learn to fetch balls and other toys have great fun doing it.
It is particularly nice for the Maine Coon when it has safe access outside in the garden and can play there. For example, you can hide one of your toys in the garden and your kitty has to find and “capture” it.
Playmate for the Maine Coon
It’s even nicer when your Maine Coon cat is not alone when playing and has a fellow cat. Especially if you are away for several hours during the day and your “Coonie” would otherwise be alone, we recommend an animal playmate.