We love our cats and only want what’s best for them. As a new cat owner you may be overwhelmed with amount of offered food and toy choices. To make it a smooth start, we want to share some of our cat’s favorite necessities that we have tested and loved.
Food & Treats
Royal Canin Feline Health Nutrition Kitten Dry Cat Food
This is our #1 preferred kitten dry food as the kibble size is perfect and it has necessary quality vitamins and nutrients to keep up with fast growth.
Royal Canin Feline Health Nutrition Kitten Canned Cat Food, 3 Ounce Cans
Some kittens like pate (paste like food), others like most of ours love thin slices in gravy. We usually feed kittens more than instructed on can label, because they are growing fast and have a lot of exercise throughout the day.
Farmina Natural & Delicious Grain Free Chicken and Pomegranate Adult Cat, 11 lb bag
Our cats love Farmina dry food, we usually order 11lb bag and it lasts about 4 month per cat.
Taste of the Wild Grain Free High Protein Real Meat Recipe Rocky Mountain Premium Dry Cat Food
We also tried Rocky Mountain and our cats absolutely loved it
Royal Canin Adult Complete Cat Food for Maine Coons with Chicken
We like to mix MaineCoon Royal Canine into Farmina or Rocky Mountain mix, as the kibble is large in size – perfect for large male Maine Coons, but for smaller females the kibbles are a bit too large
Royal Canin Maine Coon Breed Thin Slices in Gravy Adult Wet Cat Food
This food is tailored specifically to Maine Coon breed. It comes in slices in gravy, just like our cats love. It seems a bit more expensive than many other choices, but it is well worth it!
Royal Canin Feline Health Nutrition Adult Instinctive Canned Cat Food
This is another Royal Canine option which our cats like.
Royal Canin Feline Care Nutrition Intense Beauty Canned Cat Food
We like to make sure the cats are keeping up with the beauty!
Hill's Science Diet Healthy Cuisine Kitten Roasted Chicken & Rice Medley Canned Cat Food
We tried Hill’s science Chicken and Rice to spice up Royal Canine and our cats had a blast! We mix it in to make sure the cats are not bored 🙂
Greenies Feline Natural Dental Care Cat Treats
Our cats love these treats! This is a perfect treat as it has dual action helping to clean their teeth and being yummy!
Dishes
Necoichi Raised Cat Water Bowl, Stress Free, Backflow Prevention, Dishwasher and Microwave Safe, Lead & Cadmium Free
We love this design of bowls and have 3 or 4 bowls from this series. Maine Coons are taller than typical cats and require a plate on a pedestal for more comfort. This plate is tall and easy to wash. We use it for dry food as our cats like to drink from large containers.
CatGuru Whisker Stress Free Cat Food Bowl, Reliefs Whisker Fatigue, Wide Cat Dish, Non Slip Cat Feeding Bowls, Shallow Cat Food Bowls, Non Skid Pet Bowls for Cats
This bowl design is also very comfortable for cats to eat from. It is not tall, but can be placed on a pedestal.
CatGuru Food Table for Cat Bowl, Non Slip Pet Feeding Station for Cat Food Bowls, Raised Stand for Food and Water Cat Bowls, Elevated Cat Feeder, Stress Free Pet Dish Stand
This pedestal works well with CatGuru dish or similar size plates, making it easier for your cat to eat.
CatGuru Premium Cat Food Tray, Non Slip (Non Skid) Cat Bowl Mat, Waterproof Pet Bowls Placemat, Best Pet Food and Water Feeding Mat, No Mess Cat Fountain and Food Dish Pad
We found that some of our cats are very messy; bowls keep moving around the floor, food falls out and water spills sometimes. With non-slip tray, bowls are fixed in place, cleaning is easy and feeding area looks very organized.
EIOKIT Dog Food Mat, Silicone Waterproof Dog Cat Food Tray, Non Slip Pet Bowl Mats Placemat, Size (24"x16") 0.6" Raised Edge Made from FDA Food-Grade Silicone
Another version of tray, but flexible, also non-slip. Works very well.
Barski - Handmade - Glass - Thick Flair Salad Bowl - Clear - 10"D (10 Inches Diameter) - Superb Quality - Made in Europe
Water bowl is a tricky subject. Our cats liked to drink from everywhere else, but their dedicated water bowls. So we were creative and gave them a large glass bowl, which is really a candy jar. It also looks very stylish in their dining area!
Litter
ökocat Natural Paper Cat Litter, Dust Free
Kittens are very playful and may chew litter pellets as well as ingest occasionally while grooming themselves. It is necessary to have a non-clumping litter as natural as possible. This is why we chose this brand with non-clamping, paper-based litter for kittens 1-3 months of age.
Purina Yesterday's News Unscented Paper Cat Litter
This is another recycled paper litter alternative for small kittens up to 2-3 months of age.
Tidy Cats Free & Clean Unscented Cat Litter - 35lb
We tried many brands, this one seems to be low tracking and cats get used to it very quickly.
Boxiecat Extra Strength Premium Clumping Cat Litter - Scent Free Multicat - Ultra Clean Litter Box Formulas With Probiotic Powered Odor Control, Hard Clumping Litter, 99.9% Dust Free
Boxiecat is also on the list of our preferred litter solutions.
Litter Boxes
iPrimio Ultimate Stainless Steel Cat XL Litter Box - Never Absorbs Odor, Stains, or Rusts - No Residue Build Up - Easy Cleaning Litterbox Designed by Cat Owners
It is important to buy a large litter box, so the cat can grow into it and will have enough room in a year. Stainless steel boxes are better due to smells not being absorbed into the box and easier to clean.
Petmate Jackson Galaxy Giant Open Litter Pan
Large litter box is better for cat maneuver and reduces risk of dirtying their paws.
iPrimio Scoop Monster Litter Scoop with Long Handle and Soft Grip - Extra Large Scooper Non Stick Coated Black
Scoop needs to be large, non –stick and easy to clean.
BlackHole Litter Mat Blackhole Cat Litter Mat - Large Size Rectangular 30" X 23"
We like this mat; it is large and has enough room for our cat to land on it while jumping out of the litter box. So much less mess around the litter box and traces of the sand that we constantly had to vacuum.
Litter Genie Pail, Ultimate Cat Litter Disposal System, Locks Away Odors, Includes One Refill
This litter disposal container is a saver! It comes with refillable bags that contain odors; it is easy to scoop into this box and empty at the end of the week without any odors seeping thru.
Litter Genie Standard Cat Litter Disposal System Refills
these bags are amazing, they keep the odor sealed very well. We use them with our Genie disposal container
Grooming
Earthbath Hypo-Allergenic Cat Shampoo, 16 oz
We’ve tried different shampoos and this is so far the best one. It has no scent and hypo-allergic, which works well for our cats.
Pet Grooming Glove - Gentle Deshedding Brush Glove - Efficient Pet Hair Remover Mitt - Enhanced Five Finger Design - Perfect for Dog & Cat with Long & Short Fur
Our cats do not like brushes, this glove is easy and fun to use.
Earthbath All Natural Grooming Wipes, Hypo-Allergenic and Fragrence Free
We like to have these wipes around, in case there is an accident, especially in the litter box and wipes comes in handy.
Bed
SHU UFANRO Dog Beds for Medium Small Dogs Round, Cat Cushion Bed, Pet Beds Cozy Fur Donut Cuddler Improved Sleep, Orthopedic Relief, Washable
Yes, this is a dog bed – absolutely purrfect for the Maine Coon cat. The cats love it and it looks very stylish around the house. We have a large 30”x30” bed
YOUTHINK Cat Scratcher Cardboard, Collapsible Cat Scratcher Lounge Bed with Ball Toy Bell & Catnip, High Density Recycled Corrugated Kitty Scratching Pad Cats Turbo Toys
Another favorite, scratcher and chewer! Especially during summer, cats love to lay in it because it doesn’t retain heat as much allowing air to pass through keeping it cool and pleasant for the cat to sleep in.
M&MKPET Natural Sisal Cat Scratcher Mat,Scratch Pad for Cat Grinding Claws & Protecting Furniture (25.6" 15.7")
We have a similar sisal runner for cats. They like to rest there as sometimes they get too hot in the plush beds. They use it as a scratcher as well.
Fhasso Luxury Bamboo Cat Bed - Eco-Friendly, Natural, Handmade Cat Cave Bed with Washable Velvet Cushion - Enclosed Premium Pet Bed - Modern, Decorative Design
Another stylish bed alternative. We liked the design and were hoping the cats would like it as well and they did! It is not as spacious for very large Maine Coons, but cats enjoy to cuddle in there anyways. Great gift also, as the packaging is very nice as well.
Toys
MeoHui 30PCS Catnip Toys for Cats, 5.5 Inches Faux Furry Catnip Mouse Toy with Rattle Noise, Rattling Fluffy Cat Toys Mice for Cat Kitten Exercise Interactive Play Fetch, 6 Colors Mixed Value Pack
You will be surprised, but this is the most favorite toy of all cats. They are pretty small and easy to fetch for kittens and for adults. The eyes are made of fabric as well, so there are no small hazard parts to worry about.
GoCat Da Fur Thing Cat Toy, Rabbit Fur and Feather Toy Stuffed with Catnip
Maine coons are very good hunter and rabbit fur toy is always a favorite around the house.
SmartyKat Soarin' Sisal Ball & Sisal Dart, Ivory, Gray, Green
Combination of sisal and feathers is another favorite for fetching games. Can be a little too big for kittens to carry in their mouth, but perfect for 1+ year old cats.
Pet Fit For Life Multi Feather Teaser and Exerciser for Cat and Kitten - Cat Toy Interactive Cat Wand
We love anything feather. Feather wands are another favorite activity.
It is important to buy a large litter box, so the cat can grow into it and will have enough room in a year. Stainless steel boxes are better due to smells not being absorbed into the box and easier to clean.
Towers
Cat Tree for Large Cats
We love this tower, because it is heavy duty and has a large platform for 2 cats to sleep in, perfect for large cats.
VETRESKA 41” Tall Cactus Cat Scratching Post with Sisal Rope, Cat Scratcher Cactus for Young and Adult Cats
Great addition to the interior – very unique and cats love it!
Go Pet Club Sequoia Cat Tree
It is hard to find a condo tower large enough for a fast growing Coon. This tower is one of the largest that cats seem to enjoy.
Trixie XXL and Luxury Cat Trees with Sisal Posts for young and adult Cats
This is another a little more spacious tower which works well with our cats.