Maine Coon Cat Hair Matting

He s the most adorable thing in the world.

Maine coon cat hair matting.

Their long hair can easily become matted so it is imperative that there are daily or at least weekly grooming sessions. But as the matted fur gets tighter and larger it becomes a big issue. A maine coon cat left with un treated matting or knots in its fur will feel uncomfortable and is at high risk of developing sore spots on its skin. Yes matted fur can hurt your maine coon.

We ve had a maine coon cat now for about 4 years. Maine coons have two layers of fur. Maine coon cats need to be groomed. Initially it may not be so much of an issue.

Just as maine coon cats can be almost any color there is much variety in the texture of their fur. Matting occurs more commonly in cats with long hair. He keeps himself clean but his fur gets matted up. She gets an occasional small mat in her undercoat.

How to keep your maine coons fur clean. We usually have to get him groomed twice a year because of the dreadlocks he grows. If not regularly groomed then when the undercoat sheds it can get tangled up in the top coat. Eventually leading pain and discomfort.

Our alice on the other hand has a very very silky coat. Of course cats typically do not like to be groomed and maine coons are no different but they can actually find it enjoyable if you get them used to it.