long coat
Maine Coon care at home
Brush 2–3× per week; daily for show coats Exercise need: moderate.
Never do this
- Let mats go — they tighten against skin and cause pain
Tools
- Wide-tooth comb
- Slicker brush
- Mat splitter
Watch for
- Hip dysplasia
- HCM (heart)
- PKD
How we groom this coat
- Start grooming young — Maine Coons generally enjoy brushing
- Focus on belly and britches where mats form
Not a substitute for veterinary advice. Open the grooming hub.