About the Maine Coon
Gentle giants — the largest domestic cat breed, slow to mature. A typical adult Maine Coon weighs around 4.5–11 kg (Giant (largest domestic breed)).
How many calories does a Maine Coon need?
Calorie needs use the veterinary formula 70 × weight(kg)0.75 (the Resting Energy Requirement), multiplied by a lifestyle factor of ×1.26 for a typical cat at the life stage shown. Enter your own animal's details in the calculator for an exact figure. The Maine Coon carries a breed metabolic adjustment of ×1.05, already applied below.
| Body weight | Daily calories | Dry kibble ~3,600 kcal/kg | Wet ~1,100 kcal/kg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5 kg | 273 kcal | 76 g | 248 g |
| 5.429 kg | 314 kcal | 87 g | 285 g |
| 6.357 kg | 353 kcal | 98 g | 321 g |
| 7.286 kg | 391 kcal | 109 g | 356 g |
| 8.214 kg | 428 kcal | 119 g | 389 g |
| 9.143 kg | 464 kcal | 129 g | 422 g |
| 10.071 kg | 499 kcal | 139 g | 453 g |
| 11 kg | 533 kcal | 148 g | 484 g |
Feeding a Maine Coon for a healthy weight
Maine Coons take up to four years to reach full size and need adequate calories through that long growth. Adults are large but should still have a waist; the breed is prone to heart disease (HCM), so lean weight helps.
What to feed a Maine Coon
Cats are true obligate carnivores: they require animal-derived protein, taurine, arachidonic acid and preformed vitamin A. Wet food is strongly recommended as a significant part of the diet because cats have a naturally low thirst drive and are prone to urinary and kidney problems on dry-only diets.
Two to four small meals a day mirrors a cat's natural grazing pattern better than one large meal. Puzzle feeders and timed feeders help indoor cats stay active and prevent begging.
Frequently asked questions
How much should I feed a Maine Coon?
A large 7 kg Maine Coon needs roughly 280-330 kcal a day as a neutered adult — more than an average cat simply because they're bigger. Growing Maine Coons (up to ~4 years) need extra to fuel their long development.
How much should I feed my cat per day?
A typical 4 kg neutered indoor cat needs about 200-240 kcal a day — roughly 55-65 g of dry food or around 200-230 g of wet pâté. Kittens and active cats need more; use the calculator for a weight-specific figure.
How much wet food should a cat eat daily?
If feeding wet only, a 4 kg cat needs roughly 200-230 g (about 2.5 standard 85 g pouches) of typical pâté per day. Mixed feeders should calculate total calories first, then split between wet and dry.