Choosing a tray for a Maine Coon and the subtleties of the toilet training process

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Maine Coons are cats of impressive size, and this fact leaves a certain imprint on the living conditions of this breed. Having become the owner of this graceful breed, you must first of all purchase a tray for the Maine Coon, which will fully comply with the characteristics of this type of large cat.

As practice shows, organizing a convenient toilet for a Maine Coon is not an easy task, given the large size of the animal. By purchasing a large standard litter box for a raccoon cat, you will not solve the main problem of organizing a Maine Coon's toilet, which is the incredible love of these animals to dig into the litter and periodically jump out of the litter box. Due to this behavioral feature of cats, the filler is regularly spread throughout the bathroom.

Kinds

Nowadays, you can easily choose a tray for a cat, since their range is very diverse in terms of design and color, so it’s not difficult to choose a tray that matches the color of the interior of the room where it will be placed. But in order to choose the right litter box for your Maine Coon, you need to know the advantages and disadvantages of each type of litter box.

Since adult cats of this breed are large in size, they need a fairly large tray, the minimum dimensions of which should be 40x80 cm.

Rectangular with low sides

Almost all other cats can use this litter box successfully.

But it is completely unsuitable for adult Maine Coons.

After all, these cats love to dig up litter.

Because of this, the granules will scatter far from such a tray every time your pet visits it.

For a small kitten of this breed who is just beginning to learn the “wisdom of the toilet,” such a tray will be very good. Kids are not afraid of its appearance, and the low sides allow the kitten to use it independently.

With high sides

Trays of this design often have additional sides that increase their height even more. For Maine Coons, such a tray is quite acceptable, since the high sides prevent the litter from scattering even if the pet vigorously rake it. In addition, cats like litter boxes with high sides as they create the illusion of an enclosed space and make them feel confident and safe.

For Maine Coons, trays with sides and a height of at least 10 cm are suitable.

Closed house

It is a closed structure that resembles a carrier in appearance and is equipped with a hinged door on the side.
One of the advantages of this design is that there is almost no unpleasant odor in the house from such a cat litter box.

After all, trays and houses are often equipped with carbon filters that absorb animal odors. Cats, as a rule, willingly use such trays, since in the toilet-house nothing distracts them from the process.

The disadvantages of closed toilets include their high price compared to other trays and the fact that they are inconvenient to clean if the tray does not slide out or if the top part cannot be removed from them. Therefore, if you decide to buy a closed type tray, in the form of a house, then you need to choose the model that has a removable top or the one that is equipped with a retractable tray.

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Top 10 cat litters

The rating is presented by models that our editors recognized as the best in their segment (traditional, with a grate, with high sides, a toilet-house, a composting toilet, an automatic toilet and a travel tray). Each model has a brief description, approximate cost and a link to the store where you can buy the tray.

Selecting a tray

Purchasing a convenient tray will allow you to quickly make friends with the new furry resident of your home. The most common problem with keeping a Maine breed in an apartment is that cats love to rummage through litter. As a result, over time, a kind of “frame” of filler forms around the tray, grains of which can then be found throughout the apartment. A large cat needs a large litter box.

But how to choose it?

It is better to choose a tray according to the character of your pet. The main types of cat litter that can now be found in stores.

Rectangular tray with low sides

This option is better suited for small kittens who are just learning to go to the toilet.

Tray with high sides

This option is slightly better than the previous one, however? For a real Maine cat, it is not difficult to scatter particles of litter from it. Experienced owners of large cats recommend placing such a tray in another plastic box in order to localize the place where the litter spills.

Closed tray

This is the best option for a Maine cat. Most often, such a tray is a closed container with a door. In the photo you can see that modern closed cat litter boxes are equipped with special filters for air purification and other innovations. At the same time, even a toilet house without any special bells and whistles will be an excellent purchase. The pet feels calm inside such a toilet, and the smell and dirt do not spread throughout the house.

An important condition for a toilet with a closed structure is its sufficient size: the pet should not feel cramped while relieving itself.

Toilet for Maine Coons.

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On this page, I will provide information on the progress of the construction of an automatic litter box for very large cats. Maine Coon is not mine, his image was downloaded from the Internet. If the author objects, then without delay, I will delete the picture (I will find a less scrupulous author!).

At the moment I have ordered a tray. The tray is larger than my wall-hung toilet. I hope the Maine Coon will have no complaints about him.

On Aliexpress, I ordered one “secret supplement”. A component that will increase flushing efficiency several times and leave no chance for excrement. There will be an intrigue here, which I will reveal after patenting.

After measuring the tray, I will begin cutting and assembling the body (this information turned out to be premature, since further events developed unexpectedly even for the author!).

Working on a tray in the country. There is a gradual transformation of the tray into a toilet.

Yesterday (05/12/2019) I went to pick up a power supply, which I ordered at 2:00 am. I arrived at the pick-up point, thought about it and took two! For the future.

I’m waiting for the main gadget, which keeps rushing around the vast country - it just won’t reach me!

The wait was prolonged. The parcel information has not been updated for two days now. While I'm waiting, I'm experimenting with the new tray, debugging the automatic release of water from the bowl. Today I decided to check at what minimum flow rate the flush will remain operational. The new tray for Maine Coons confidently “washed away” when water was supplied, with a flow rate of 1 liter per minute! Imagine this trickle! Up to this point, I usually tested at a flow rate of 6 liters per minute. Of course, a flow rate of 1 liter per minute is not practical from the point of view of flushing duration. It took 4 minutes for the bowl to fill. But, in older housing stock, the toilet should also work!

Testing automatic water discharge.

It's just some kind of holiday!!!

The gadget I ordered has arrived! I quickly (on my knees) assembled the water supply system and began testing! My intuition did not let me down! Now I can confidently say that with two liters of water I can clean a Maine Coon’s toilet, in one go and without any messes!

On plasticine, the system worked without failure. But, as earlier tests showed, plasticine is more difficult to wash off than cat feces. So my confidence is “reinforced concrete”!

After I assemble the system, I will shoot and post a video for demonstration.

Today I thought: “Why steal from cats what they no longer need and carry to the toilet, when you can invite the cats to carry all this to the toilet themselves.” As a result:

As I warned earlier, visually there are no differences from previous toilet models. But the toilet for Maine Coons has a completely different flushing logic. As in the joke: “Do you see a gopher?” "- No." “And he is there!” This toilet takes longer to clean and uses very little water! The whole toilet is woven from contradictions! It united: a horse and a tremulous doe.

The cats narrowed their circles around the toilet for half a day, and then they all checked out in small formations. Nobody asked any questions or made any complaints. I’ll turn off the automation for a couple of days so that they don’t experience discomfort and get used to it. And then - to complete self-sufficiency!

While the toilet is being tested by three cats, I will see if there is a need to control the flushing process. There is a temptation to interfere with the logic and “deepen”, to separate, the processes occurring together. There are components and an algorithm for this. But in order not to get lost in the process for the sake of the process, you need to observe.

The search for the cat ended with the discovery of (curtains). Pooh like Fischer! “...He even sleeps with a board - the power is in him!”

Pooh even tests toilets in his sleep!

And in the morning he was the first (both in business and in shows)!

“...This spectator is in the front row...”

If earlier I wrote that to flush the prototype, I had 4 risers (2 cold, 2 hot water) connected to its nozzle, but now I have completely turned off the hot water, and the cold tap is almost turned off!

The position of the ball valve that supplies water to flush the toilet.

A day passed and the toilet worked flawlessly. All cats checked in, everything was washed away the first time.

Which toilet is better and why?

The size of the cat potty should correspond to the weight of the Maine Coon, so that the cat does not feel constrained and can freely scoop up the litter. A closed litter box with a door is suitable for this breed. The pet will be able to calmly, without distraction, go to the toilet, without scattering the litter throughout the room. An open box is also suitable for tailed pets, but it is better to give preference to large containers for Maine Coons with sides, since cats of this breed love to dig into the litter. The sides in these toilets are installed with the edges going inward to avoid clutter. Household plastic basins and Maine Coon bowls with high sides are also used as toilets.

Rectangular plastic box with small sides

A plastic tray is suitable for small cats, but it will not be convenient for an adult.

It is a plastic pot without sides and additional functions that help keep the room clean. That is why the contents scatter and spread throughout the apartment. The tray is uncomfortable for an adult cat, although it is ideal for kittens. Easy to wash and does not take up much space. Trays with a grid for draining urine, under which the filler is hidden, are in demand, while the pet does not come into contact with the contents of the toilet and does not taste it.

Open box with sides

This type of bowl is suitable for adult cats, equipped with additional sides, and looks like a box. This toilet attracts cats with its appearance and large size. The inwardly curved sides help owners avoid clutter around them by preventing the spread of filler. However, such a toilet does not eliminate the smell of the contents.

Closed tray

A tank-like box with a door. It is important that the size of the Maine Coon tray is large enough and convenient for cleaning. A closed house has special advantages over the types listed above:

• Delays the spread of unwanted odor from the box throughout the apartment.
• An animal visiting the toilet is not distracted by external factors while being inside.
• Tray houses are equipped with special carbon filters that absorb the smell of cat feces.

What will you need?

With the arrival of a small new tenant in the house, many different things that he needs will soon appear there. Among them are bowls for food and water, toys, a tray, scratching posts, play complexes, baskets for sleeping, and houses. It is not necessary to purchase exactly all the items on the first day. You need to start with the essentials. Considering that Maine Coons are quite large animals and grow quickly, all playgrounds, houses and other equipment should be spacious and comfortable for pets.

In addition to the essentials - bowls and a tray, the kitten immediately needs to purchase a scratching post, followed by a house, a play complex, and a sleeping place. You can buy everything together or choose just one. This depends on the desires and financial capabilities of the owner.

Subtleties of choice

With the appearance of a Maine Coon kitten in the apartment, the question naturally arises of buying a litter tray. The key point when choosing a cat litter box is its size. The fact is that representatives of this breed really like to dig into the filler, which in the process will fly in different directions. Therefore, a tray for Maine Coons should have the following characteristic features.

• Wide and long. The cat should feel at ease.
• The presence of high sides. The walls will help the filler stay in place.
• Does not allow unpleasant odor to spread throughout the apartment. In this case, we are talking about closed trays equipped with special filters.

An evaluative look at cat litter boxes: advantages and disadvantages

Closed ones used to be a necessity when transporting animals or traveling. Having appreciated all the advantages and the incredible love of cats for these convenient toilets, the owners began to purchase them for use at home. This is because closed type trays have a number of advantages:

Privacy - the closed type allows you to privacy and hide from prying eyes.

• Hygiene - the smell does not spread throughout the apartment, but remains inside the house; in addition, the filler does not scatter on the floor.
• Accuracy - in some cases, cats may miss the edges, but this will definitely not happen with a composting toilet.

Cat litter with a beautiful appearance
Aesthetics - a beautiful appearance and a variety of designs will allow it to blend well with the interior.

If the arguments in favor of a closed tray are convincing, then you should know about the disadvantages before purchasing.

• Cost - the price of such trays is significantly high, depending on the size and additional elements in the design.
• Care - caring for them is more difficult than classic ones. It is necessary to constantly check the degree of contamination so that the pet does not stop visiting it. In addition to washing the tray, you need to wash the walls and lid of the toilet.

Maine toilet

Any cat owner knows that maintenance and care begin with a well-equipped latrine where the pet can do its business calmly and comfortably. Your Maine Coon litter box should be chosen wisely. This is a large cat, and he tends to carefully bury his “products”, so the toilet needs to be spacious, deep enough and heavy so that it does not move due to fussing. It is better to pour the filler not to the edges, but to about half the depth of the tray - otherwise Maine’s fluffy panties risk getting dirty.

Which filler should I choose?

The choice of filler is also not easy. The ideal option, from the point of view of the convenience of the “user” himself, would be wood pellets - they have good absorbent properties and a pleasant natural smell. We can say that they create a microclimate close to natural, and this, of course, is important for the Maine Coon, which at the genetic level has preserved the memory of the harsh forests of the American Northeast.

Perfect cleanliness

Another important condition is that the toilet must be cleaned more often. The Maine has hunting instincts in its blood, which is why it has a very sensitive sense of smell. Sometimes they put two trays at once - they say that coons like to do “small” and “big” things separately. But, unfortunately, the size of the master’s toilet does not always allow this.

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Wood fillers

They are made from wood waste from the processing of pine, spruce and, less commonly, fir. They are granules that, when exposed to moisture, swell and crumble into small components.

Due to their low cost, wood fillers are in good demand and popularity. Many people prefer this type of filler because of its naturalness. Wood filler is safe for animals, especially kittens.

The wood of pine trees contains resins, which give the wood filler antiseptic properties. After use, the filler can be applied as fertilizer.

It absorbs moisture quite well and eliminates odors, but these indicators are lower than those of other types of fillers, so the filler needs to be changed more often; it is consumed faster.

Another drawback is lightness. When burying, the cat can scatter it around the tray, so you need a deep tray with sides rounded inward.

Scattering into fine dust, it sticks to the paws and spreads throughout the apartment.

If you prefer this type of filler, guided by considerations of naturalness, safety and cheapness, then it would be a good idea to purchase a special closed toilet with a mat.

The walls of the closed toilet will not allow the cat to scatter the litter around the tray, and the mat will clean the paws from adhering particles and prevent them from being dragged around the apartment.

When using this filler, a tray with a grid is also convenient; whole granules will remain on the surface, and the used ones will be sifted through the grid into the tray.

Wood filler differs from other types of fillers in its ease of disposal. It can be flushed down the toilet. To avoid clogging, rinse off the filler in small portions.

Wood filler: pros and cons

Pros:

• LOW PRICE
• ECOLOGICAL CLEANNESS
• USE FOR KITTENS
• EASY TO DISPOSAL

Minuses:

• HIGH CONSUMPTION
• STICKS TO FEET
• REQUIRES FREQUENT REPLACEMENT

Fillers made from corn and paper are similar in properties and price to wood fillers.

Tray training a cat

It is necessary to accustom your pet to the tray from the early months of life, for which purpose it is recommended to place it there after each meal.
The sooner you toilet train your cat, the better; the breed does not matter in this case. After each meal, the kitten should be placed on the box. To get them interested, you can rustle the filler. In case of a successful attempt, the cat must be praised. If the pet has already managed to defecate in the wrong place, you need to collect the stool and take it to a box so that the kitten can smell the smell and know where to defecate.

How to toilet train a cat

Teaching kittens toilet skills is an important event not only for Maine Coon owners. As a rule, babies from the nursery are already toilet trained, but care must be taken to ensure proper adaptation to the new place. General tips to make the difficult period of getting to know your new place of residence easier:

Use a tray of the same design as the previous owners.

If possible, pick up some of your kitten's used litter from the cattery. Place it in the new toilet to mark it with a distinctive smell. If your child has an incident in the wrong place, do not scold him. Carefully collect urine and feces and place them in a tray, and treat the area with cat repellents or regular lemon essential oil.

Timely cleaning will help make your pet's stay in the litter box more enjoyable.

Everyday care

The rules for daily care of Maine Coons are not particularly original. Day after day you will need to do the following:

• monitor the condition of the eyes and ears, if necessary, clean them (ears - with a special lotion and a cotton pad, eyes - with a swab dipped in weak tea leaves);
• check whether the oral cavity is clean and whether plaque has appeared; if necessary, treat the teeth with a special paste for cats using a very soft brush (kittens need this procedure daily during the period of changing teeth);
• comb the coat thoroughly (at least once a week), remove tangles if they appear;
• make sure that the claws are not too long, trim if necessary (only with a special “guillotine” and very carefully so as not to touch a blood vessel; if you are not confident in yourself, it is better to consult a specialist for trimming the claws! ).

The last point will not cause much trouble if you have made sure that there is a convenient scratching post for the Maine Coon in the house. If it is, your pet's claws will not grow too long, causing him inconvenience and even pain.

Fillers

No less important than the design of the tray is the filler for it. Not only whether the cat will willingly use its litter box or will avoid it, but also the pet’s health status depends on how high-quality and safe it is for the animal. What types of cat litter are there and what are their pros and cons?

Silica gel

They are synthetic granules. This is a rather expensive type of filler, but it is used sparingly and lasts a long time.

Used silica gel fillers should not be flushed down the toilet for disposal.

You also need to remember that if they are used for a kitten’s toilet, then you need to carefully ensure that the pet does not play with the granules of such a filler and does not accidentally swallow them. Since they pose a danger to animals if they enter the stomach.

Clumping

Absorbs moisture perfectly, while collecting into lumps. This type of filler is changed once a day, and it is enough to remove only the part that has clumped into clumps, and then add a little fresh one. Its advantages include cost-effectiveness, lack of odor, ease of cleaning and safety for the animal, which allows the use of clumping type litter even for kittens. The disadvantages include the fact that such filler is not cheap, and also the fact that from a tray that is not equipped with a mesh, it will constantly be carried around the house on the animal’s paws.

Absorbent

After the cat uses the tray, the appearance and structure of this mixture does not change. It absorbs liquid well and retains animal odors. This filler is inexpensive, but it is also the most uneconomical. It has to be changed, albeit not every day, but completely. In addition, if it has been used even halfway, the Maine Coon may refuse to use the litter box.

How to fill a litter box for a Maine Coon?

Cat litter is selected taking into account the pet’s personal habits, which are usually acquired in early childhood. Therefore, when taking a baby kitten home, it makes sense to find out from the breeder what litter is used in the nursery.

Many Maine Coon owners pay attention to the fact that, ideally, a kitten should be taught to go to the litter box without litter.

This is important in cases where you need to collect tests

You should not put too much litter in Maine Coon litter trays - these animals with large paws love to dig in their “potty”, causing all the excess contents of the toilet to end up on the floor.

Of course, for the owner of a Maine Coon, it is more convenient to use litter that can be immediately disposed of by throwing it down the drain (for example, wood litter), but it is not a fact that the pet will immediately approve of this choice. The animal is gradually accustomed to the new filler - usually no difficulties arise, but there are stubborn individuals who do not want to change their preferences. In such cases, all that remains is to come to terms with the cat’s will.

Each type of filler has its own pros and cons, so the choice is up to the Maine Coon and its owner:

Wood filler can be thrown into the toilet; it is inexpensive, but it is quickly consumed and litters the room if there is no mesh on the tray. Mineral and clay fillers absorb moisture, but they cannot be thrown down the drain, and they also generate a lot of dust and dirt. Silica gel fillers are not cheap, but they are used sparingly and last a long time

They should not be thrown into the toilet and should be used with caution if there is a kitten in the house - a small coon can play with the granules and swallow them.. In no case should you use sand brought from the street as a filler

Under no circumstances should you use sand brought from the street as a filler.

The tray for Maine Coons must be cleaned 1-2 times a day and, when dirty, washed with a special disinfectant (you can buy it at a pet store). Maine Coons are very clean cats; they do not tolerate sloppiness and will certainly remind the owner that it is time to put their “conveniences” in order. You also need a scoop for removing lumps and excrement, as well as small plastic bags - in order to immediately throw the “neutralized” dirty litter into the trash bin.

And again about wool

We have already found out that it is necessary to care for the Maine Coon’s fur especially carefully and meticulously. What exactly is included in the concept of care?

First of all – combing, combing and combing again. It is necessary to bathe periodically, but you should not overuse water procedures - this can have a bad effect not only on the delicate skin of the maine, but also on its delicate psyche. In addition, the domestic cat does an excellent job of maintaining cleanliness.

Tools

For proper combing you will need a whole arsenal:

• wide-toothed comb for initial combing;
• a fine-toothed comb for adding shine;
• a comb with very fine teeth – to remove dirt (do not use on the collar, tail and pants, where hair grows slowest);
• slicker brush - for the molting period (if your cat accepts this device without protest);
• massage brush – to remove residual fallen hairs;
• nail scissors - to cut out (if necessary) the resulting tangles if they could not be sorted out and combed.

All instruments must be of high quality, with rounded ends of the teeth to prevent microtrauma. You should make sure in advance that your pet is not afraid of these tools. Since keeping a Maine Coon requires constant “hairdressing” procedures, it is necessary to accustom him to a comb from childhood.

What to do with tangles?

You should be especially careful with tangles; carelessness here can lead to the wool turning into felt. It’s better not to let them get to you at all; for this purpose, regularly inspect those places where matted areas are most likely to appear, that is, the cat’s stomach, neck, chest and hind legs. After this, you can start actually combing. The order is as follows: first we process the tail (extremely carefully!), then the back and sides, and finally the chest, stomach and panties. We move smoothly, without jerking, in the direction of hair growth. Everything is quite simple, although it requires some skills. The main thing here is not to hurt your pet.

Organic

They are made from natural materials, mainly compressed sawdust. This filler is safe for cats and is not changed too often - once or twice a week. Organic filler, with the exception of some of its types, is inexpensive and is sold in any pet store and even in grocery supermarkets in the pet products departments. There are no disadvantages to high-quality wood filler, except for the fact that small particles of shavings from which it is made can be carried throughout the house on your pet’s paws.
In addition to wood, there is also a filler made from the inside of corn cobs. It absorbs odors and liquid well, but it can also emit an unpleasant aroma for the cat. In addition, due to the fact that the corn litter granules are very light, it is easier than other types of cat litter mixtures to be thrown out of the tray and carried around the house on the paws of the Maine Coon. This type of filler is somewhat more expensive than wood filler, and is much less common on sale.

Requirements for a house with a scratching post for a Maine Coon

Before you start designing an object, you need to decide on its functional tasks, technical configuration, find a place for installation and think through the general details of the project.

1. If there is not one cat in the house, but several, then for each pet it is necessary to organize its own space for relaxation. Maine Coons are very tolerant of pets, but will not share a personal “nest” with another cat.
2. The layout of the cat's play area must be calculated in accordance with the general layout of the room and the arrangement of furniture. The house and scratching post should not be close to windows, cabinets with dishes and vases, walls with paintings or other hanging objects. If this happens, an active Maine Coon will definitely decide that curtains, cornices and shelves with crystal wine glasses also fall within the scope of the play space.
3. Any breed of cat (Maine Coon among them) is very susceptible to drafts. This should also be taken into account when choosing a location for the house and scratching post.

Technical requirements for the structure itself and the materials for it must meet simple conditions:

• be strong and safe;
• made only from environmentally friendly components;
• do not have sharp metal parts (tips of self-tapping screws, protruding connecting corners);
• In case of wall mounting, it is necessary to ensure safe and reliable installation.

Of course, you can purchase a ready-made kit, but the cost of high-quality houses with scratching posts and other useful attributes for Maine Coon entertainment is high, and independent creativity allows you not only to save significantly, but also to create a completely unique project.

Filler selection

Now there is a huge selection of fillers - from standard ones, which cost not much more than regular sand, to luxury options. It is advisable to equip the toilet for such large cats as the Maine Coon with the best materials - the impressive size of such cats leads to the fact that the remains of the litter (used or still fresh) are carried on their paws throughout the apartment.

IMPORTANT! It is highly not recommended to save money and put homemade filler in the tray - newspapers, toilet paper, etc. - the cat will try to bury until the last minute, resulting in more soiling.

Types of filler:

• Standard (cheap). You can buy it not only in a specialized pet store. Usually based on sand or other common materials.
• Luxury. You can buy it in pet supply stores or large supermarkets, or online. It has the property of not clumping, absorbing odor, not sticking to paws and absorbing moisture.

Choosing a food bowl

The choice of a bowl for food must be approached with the utmost seriousness: even small kittens require a lot of food, so the container for food mixtures should be both spacious and convenient for the pet. It is advisable that the diameter of the bowl be 15–20 cm. As for the material, the best option would be ceramic or stainless steel. The second copy will be much cheaper. Don't forget to consider the presence of a rubber rim at the bottom. Otherwise, such a bowl will always slide on the floor.

The water bowl also needs to be selected wisely. Interestingly, drinking is a real ritual for Maine Coons. Before starting the process, he often rake the water with his paw. Some individuals even put their paw there, and then bring it to their mouth and drink. Accordingly, such a process is unlikely to be completed without water splashing. A much bigger problem awaits the owners of these huge pets when they reach adulthood. An adult Maine Coon will chase the water bowl around, spilling water everywhere. That is why the container must be spacious and stable. Some owners prefer to install a fountain for their animals.

To cut or not to cut – that is the question

How to care for your pet is generally clear. It remains to say a few words about such an aspect as cutting a Maine Coon - is it necessary to cut it and to what extent is this generally permissible?

According to many experts, the fashion for Maine hairstyles to look like a lion, borrowed by groomers from poodles, cannot be called reasonable. Because of it, both the health and psyche of cats suffer, for which there are several reasons:

• the unique structure of the Maine’s coat is irreversibly deteriorated, including guard hair, which is not restored after shearing;
• Contrary to popular belief, a cat without fur is more, not less, susceptible to overheating;
• due to the cutting of sensitive hairs, which, together with the vibrissae, are responsible for the animal’s sense of touch, the cat’s orientation in space is disturbed, which he cannot get used to for a very long time;
• finally, the cat, whose main decoration was taken away, feels (don’t be surprised!) dishonored.

After such a shame, your handsome Maine may not recover at all and will forever lose his cheerful and lively disposition.

Finally, a shorn coon, let's be honest, immediately loses more than half of its natural beauty. The charm of the Maines lies precisely in their slightly barbaric shaggyness and hairiness (which, however, must certainly be combined with well-groomed and glossy hair), reminiscent of their free forest ancestors.

Where to put?

Its location plays an important role in toilet training a furry pet. Since the tray for Maine Coons is quite large, it is not always possible to place it in the restroom. An alternative location will be the corridor. The tray can also be placed on a glassed-in loggia. But in this case, the pet must have constant access to it. In addition, the cat litter should not be located in the aisle or where there are drafts.

It is important that your pet feels safe and comfortable in the litter box. He must get to the toilet without obstacles from any corner of the home.

It is necessary to clean your cat's litter box regularly. For these purposes, you can purchase a special safe disinfectant, which is sold at any pet store. The fact is that a dirty litter box can cause rejection in a Maine Coon, since raccoon cats have a very sensitive sense of smell. Sometimes owners give their pets two trays - for “big” and “small” matters.

For the intricacies of choosing a tray and filler for a Maine Coon, watch the video below.

Where to equip a cat's bathroom?

Considering the considerable size of the Maine Coon's litter box, a logical question arises: where to organize a place for the cat's litter box? The standard place for these purposes is, of course, the bathroom. It is very convenient to clean the container from feces, change the filler and monitor the cat’s hygiene.

Also, the container for excrement can be placed on a glassed-in loggia or in the hallway. As a rule, these places are chosen by the pet himself.

The most important thing is to choose a quiet and accessible place so that the animal can run to it at any time, in case of urgent need.