🧰Accessories for a Maine Coon: the right picks at the right size

Maine Coon : Choose a very large litter box, ideally an XXL tray of 60 cm or more, or even a repurposed storage box: standard trays are too small. Expect an overall extra cost of 30 to 50 percent compared with equipping an average cat.

In short: Very large cat (5 to 10 kg depending on sex), dense semi-long coat, moderate energy but playful. A placid, sociable giant that stays playful well into adulthood. It keeps growing for 3 to 4 years, and its sheer size means every piece of gear must be upsized, from cat tree to litter box.

Bowls, fountain, feeder

Wide, shallow bowls (whiskers dislike high rims), XL-sized for its muzzle, in ceramic or stainless steel, with water and food more than a metre apart. The fountain remains the best value-for-money item in the cat aisle: a cat that drinks more is a urinary tract that fares better.

The extras that matter for a Maine Coon

a metal comb and a quality slicker — skimping on the brush is paid back in mats; a lint brush and a washable sofa cover; a maxi-format cat flap (standard ones brush its shoulders). Breed-by-breed detail lives on the full Maine Coon profile.

Starter budget

The complete Maine Coon kit — tree, tray and litter, carrier, bowls and fountain, scratchers, first toys — comes to €250-400. The XXL premium is real (30 to 50% on most items) — budget it from the start.

Frequently asked questions

Which accessories are essential for a Maine Coon?

A 70 cm tray, a stable cat tree, a 60 cm carrier, shallow bowls, a fountain, scratchers — and for this breed specifically: serious grooming kit.

What equipment budget for a Maine Coon?

€250 to 400 upfront, XXL premium included, then €40 to €80 a month including food and litter.

The guides that apply to you

The rest of the Maine Coon’s gear

Accessories for related breeds and species