About Maine Coon Central
Maine Coon Central – trusted breed insight for caring owners.
Why Trust Maine Coon Central
Followed by 21,100+ YouTube subscribers and 2,100+ Facebook followers, Maine Coon Central is a trusted resource for Maine Coon owners worldwide.
- 14+ years hands-on Maine Coon experience
- Breed-specific research backed
- Vet-reviewed where relevant
- Trusted by 23,000+ owners globally
How Maine Coon Central Began
Welcome to Maine Coon Central – an educational resource created to help Maine Coon owners better understand this remarkable breed through real-life experience, careful research, and honest, practical guidance.
Maine Coons are not just large cats – they are intelligent, emotionally complex, slow-maturing companions with unique health, grooming, behavioural, and nutritional needs.
Unfortunately, much of the information available online is either generic, inaccurate, or not written by people who have actually lived with the breed. Maine Coon Central was created to change that.
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My Maine Coon Journey
My name is Katrina Stewardson, founder of Maine Coon Central and a lifelong Maine Coon enthusiast with over 14 years of first-hand ownership experience.
My journey with the breed began with my first Maine Coon, Pippin, who introduced me to both the joys and challenges of owning this gentle giant breed. Through Pippin, I gained invaluable experience caring for a Maine Coon through adulthood and into senior life, including managing chronic health conditions and age-related mobility changes.
Toward’s the end of Pippin’s life, I welcomed Mika and Bali, two male Maine Coon brothers who continue to shape everything I write about today. Living with multiple Maine Coons across different life stages has given me long-term, real-world insight into how this breed develops physically, emotionally, and behaviourally over time.
Pippin has since passed away, but his legacy remains at the heart of Maine Coon Central and the compassionate, experience-based approach behind the site.
Built from 14 years of
real-life, maine coon ownership – not generic pet advice
Hands-On Maine Coon Experience
Over more than a decade of ownership, I have gained direct experience with many breed-specific topics, including:
- Maine Coon growth and slow maturation (up to 4-5 years)
- Large-breed nutrition requirements
- Coat development, seasonal shedding, and grooming challenges
- Behaviour traits unique to Maine Coons
- Enrichment and indoor exercise needs
- Training Maine Coons using positive reinforcement
- Multi-cat household dynamics
- Senior Maine Coon care
First-Hand Experience
I also have first-hand experience managing several Maine Coon-related health issues, including:
- Hip dysplasia
- Bent tail syndrome
- Arthritis and mobility decline
- Digestive sensitivities
- Long-term pain management support
This lived experience allows me to write from the perspective of someone who has navigated real veterinary decisions – not theory alone.
How Maine Coon Central Is Different
Maine Coon Central is not a generic pet website.
Every article is created using a combination of:
- Real ownership experience with Maine Coons
- Breed-specific research, not general cat advice
- Peer-reviewed veterinary studies and academic sources
- Current feline health and welfare guidelines
- Practical insights learned from years of daily care
Where medical or health topics are discussed, content is supported by reputable veterinary references, and sources are clearly cited so readers can verify information themselves.
The goal is not to replace veterinary care – but to help owners ask better questions, understand their cat’s needs more clearly, and recognise when professional help is required.
Our Mission
Maine Coon Central exists to help you raise a happy, healthy Maine Coon with confidence – from kittenhood to senior years.
The mission of Maine Coon Central is simple:
To provide honest, accurate, experience-based education that helps Maine Coon cats live healthier, happier lives.
This includes:
- Explaining complex topics in plain English
- Correcting common breed myths
- Providing realistic expectations for ownership
- Sharing practical guidance based on real life — not marketing claims
- Helping owners understand what is normal for the breed and what is not
Every article is written with the average Maine Coon owner in mind — whether you are welcoming your first kitten or caring for a senior cat.
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Why You Can Trust Maine Coon Central
Maine Coon Central is built on transparancy. The advice shared here is grounded in real experience first, supported by science second – the same approach responsible owners use every day.
✔ Real Maine Coon owners
✔ 14+ years hands-on experience
✔ Breed-specific research cited
✔ Vet-reviewed where relevant
✔ Not generic cat content
Experience
✔ Experience with three Maine Coon cats – Pippin, Mika & Bali
Cat Owners
✔ Over 14 years of lived Maine Coon ownership
Knowledgeable
✔ Breed-specific focus only (no generic pet content)
Trustworthy
✔ No exaggerated medical claims
Research
✔ Research-backed educational articles
Sourcing & Citations
✔ Clear sourcing and citations
Meet the cats behind the site
🐾 Pippin
My first Maine Coon and the cat who started it all. Pippin taught me about the emotional depth of the breed, as well as the realities of long-term health management and senior care.
🐾 Bali
A confident, affectionate Maine Coon with classic breed traits – social, intelligent, and deeply bonded to his humans.
🐾 Mika
Bali’s brother, equally loving but with his own unique personality. Together, they continue to inspire the behavioural, enrichment, and lifestyle content shared on the site.
A Final Note
Maine Coon Central exists for one reason – to help owners feel informed, confident, and supported throughout their Maine Coon’s life.
Everything published here is written with care, responsibility, and respect for the breed.
Thank you for being part of the Maine Coon Central community.
– Katrina Stewardson
Founder, Maine Coon Central
Owner of Pippin (in memory), Mika & Bali 🐾
Bali & Mika
Advertising
Just so you know, I place Mediavine ads on this site to generate some coin, which keeps this site moving and grooving (and pays for my cat habit). They are not there to brass you off, but rather as a necessity, so thanks for understanding!
Mediavine, an advertising platform, serves site adverts. Maine Coon Central is compensated for referring traffic and business to these companies.
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Editorial & Expert Contributions
Maine Coon Central is primarily written and managed by Katrina Stewardson, an experienced Maine Coon owner with over 14 years of hands-on breed experience.
Some articles on this website have been written by qualified veterinary professionals, and one article has been contributed by an experienced cat specialist. These contributions are clearly credited on the individual articles where applicable.
Our veterinary contributors help us ensure health content is medically sound and accurate.
Where health or medical topics are discussed, content is supported by reputable veterinary references, peer-reviewed research, and established feline health guidelines.
Maine Coon Central does not provide veterinary diagnosis or treatment. All information is educational and intended to support – not replace – professional veterinary care.
Editorial Standards
All content published on MaineCoonCentral.com is created with the following principles:
- The welfare of the cat always comes first
- Articles are written by an experienced Maine Coon owner
- Health topics reference reputable veterinary sources
- Information is reviewed regularly for accuracy
- Content is updated as feline research evolves
Disclaimer
The content on Maine Coon Central is intended for general educational purposes and is not a substitute for professional veterinary advice, diagnosis, or treatment. While we share real-world Maine Coon ownership experience and breed-specific research, readers should consult a qualified veterinarian for personal health decisions regarding their cat. Laws, breeder requirements, and animal care standards vary by region; users must verify local requirements independently.
