What are the Grooming requirements for a Maine Coon?
Maine Coons are low maintenance cats. The Maine Coon is a semi-longhaired, or medium-haired, cat. The coat is soft and silky, although texture may vary with coat color.They do an excellent job of cleaning and grooming themselves. Their silky and weather resistant coats are easy to care for and don’t mat easily. The length is shorter on the head, neck, and shoulders and longer on the stomach and flanks. Minimal grooming is required for the breed, compared to other long-haired breeds, as their coat is mostly self-maintaining due to a light-density undercoat. The coat is subject to seasonal variation, with the fur being thicker in the winter and thinner during the summer. The basic tool required to keep a Maine Coon’s coat well groomed is a steel comb. A slicker brush is also helpful for removing the odd snarl or tangle and for removing dead undercoat. It is not really necessary to bath a cat that is spayed/neutered. However, bathing them a couple of times a year with an all natural shamp
