Beautiful and large Maine Coon cats are mobile and playful in nature. In this regard, the main task for breeders is the correct choice of a tray that will match the characteristics of the pet. The size and shape of the toilet for the cat may be different. The main thing is to take into account the individual characteristics of a furry pet and make the right choice.
Breed features
Despite the large size, Maine Coons or raccoon cats are quite friendly and quickly find a common language with the breeder. At home, they are easy to train and easily remember a large number of teams. Naturally, pets from birth require careful care, which implies the purchase of various devices and accessories.
Subtleties of choice
With the advent of the Maine Coon kitten in the apartment, of course, the question arises of buying a tray. The key to choosing a toilet for a cat is its size. The fact is that representatives of this breed love to delve into the filler, which in the process will fly in different directions. Therefore, the Maine Coon tray should have the following features.
- Wide and long. The cat should feel at ease.
- The presence of high sides. The walls will help the filler to remain “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.
Which are there?
In pet stores you can easily get cat trays. They vary in size (small, medium, large), structure, strength and color. So, consider three options for trays that are suitable for Maine Coon.
- Rectangular, low sides. This option is suitable for a kitten who has just arrived from the nursery and adapts to life in the apartment. He is miniature, and the furry baby will not be afraid of him. A kitten can easily climb into a small tray on its own.
Naturally, similar products to Maine Coon owners can be considered as temporary.
- Medium-sized tray with high sides. A similar product is already suitable for a grown cat. High walls will not allow the filler to scatter in different directions, and the playful minx will feel safe in the "closed" space.
Note that for Maine Coons, trays with high sides (at least 10 cm) are suitable.
- Closed house-tray. Pretty expensive model, but with clear advantages. This is a closed design that looks similar to carrying. Its main advantage is the "absorption" of unpleasant odors, as the "house" is equipped with carbon filters. Cats are very fond of such trays, since in a confined space nothing distracts them from the process. At the same time, such a toilet is not very convenient to clean, especially when you can not remove the "roof".
Therefore, when choosing a model, pay attention to all the "pull-out" parts. Otherwise, you will quickly get rid of the product. In addition, the Maine Coon house-tray should be large enough and roomy.
Fillers
When purchasing a tray, think about its "contents." It's about fillers. First of all, they must be of high quality and safe. Today on sale you can find various fillers, but for Maine Coons it is best to buy wood pellets. They perfectly absorb and “restrain” smells well. In addition, unlike silica gel fillers, wood pellets can be safely flushed to the toilet. In addition, in modern pet stores you can buy mineral fillers. They are known for their porous structure and perfectly “block” unpleasant odors. In addition, unlike woody ones, “minerals” do not stick to their paws and do not spread throughout the apartment.
Note that playful pets can play with the contents of the tray, so put a small rug in front of the toilet, which can be washed frequently.
Please note that the raccoon cat tray is not recommended to be filled with street sand.
How to teach?
The process of "dating" begins with the first days of the appearance of Maine Coon in the apartment. For a little "puffer" suitable miniature tray with low walls. The kitten will quickly get used to it. The kid is taken to the tray immediately after eating and is not released until he does "his own thing." After the pet completes what is expected of him, the owner praises him and treats him with his favorite treat. Thus, the baby will understand that the “friendship” with the tray is safe and even pleasant. If the "incident" nevertheless occurred, and the kitten went to the toilet "not there," then do not scold the pet. Calmly take the animal’s vital products to the tray, clearly showing the pet where he should relieve himself.
As the cat grows older, the design of the trays will change. The process of "getting to know" the new Maine Coon's new toilet is similar. Over time, the pet will be easier to perceive all the "innovations" in the apartment, and it will be much easier to accustom him to another tray.
Where to put?
An important role in teaching a fluffy pet to the toilet is its location. Since the Maine Coon tray is large enough, it is not always possible to place it in the restroom. An alternative place will be the corridor. Also, the tray will be put on a glazed loggia. But in this case, the pet should have constant access to it. In addition, the cat’s toilet should not stand on the aisle and where drafts “walk”.
It is important that the pet feels safe and comfortable in the tray. He must get into the toilet without obstacles from anywhere in the home.
It is necessary to clean the cat's toilet regularly. For these purposes, you can purchase a special safe disinfectant, which is sold in any pet store. The fact is that a dirty tray can cause rejection in Maine Coon, since raccoon cats have a very sensitive sense of smell. Sometimes the owners put two trays for their pets - for "large" and "small" cases.
On the intricacies of choosing a tray and filler for Maine Coon, see the video below.
