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.