How to Groom a Maine Coon Cat

A Maine Coon is a big beautiful cat that makes a wonderful family pet. But you must be prepared to maintain a long coat if you decide to make a Maine Coon a member of your family. Follow these steps to learn how to groom your Maine Coon.

Things You'll Need

  • Slicker brush
  • Metal comb
  • Toenail clippers
  • Pet shampoo
  • Absorbent towels
  • Blow dryer
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Instructions

    • 1

      Brush your cat's coat thoroughly at least twice a week. Use a slicker brush and then go through his coat with a metal comb to make sure you have gotten all of the snarls out of his hair. If you start to notice a lot of tangles and matting, brush him more often.

    • 2

      Clip his toenails at least once a month. This will protect your furniture as well as keep him from getting ingrown toenails. If you start when he is a kitten, it will make the job a lot easier for both of you.

    • 3

      Bathe your Maine Coon whenever he develops an odor or looks greasy. Gather the supplies and fill the sink with only a few inches of water. Put your cat in the sink and hold him securely while you wash him.

    • 4

      Squeeze the excess water from his coat to speed up the drying time. Wrap him in several towels to keep him from getting cold. Brush him so his hair dries nicely.

    • 5

      Blow dry your cat, if he will let you, to make him look nice and fluffy. Blow dry on a cool setting to prevent him from overheating.

    • 6

      Get professional help if your Maine Coon cat gets severely matted. Mats hurt when they are brushed out and can cause skin irritation. A professional groomer will use clippers and shave badly matted areas. Your cat will look a little funny at first but it the most humane way of dealing with a matted coat.