Do Maine Coon Cats Shed? With thick coats of fur, tufted fur on all four paws and thick furry ears to protect them from the cold, these cats do shed. Shedding is a natural process to remove dead hair from the coat. While Maine Coons have a variety of hair types from dense and greasy, so smooth and silky, they all shed. Ways to reduce Shedding: Grooming Brushing your cat daily is a great way to remove dead and loose hair. Remember to start grooming kittens early so they become accustomed to the brush and avoid bad behaviors. Grooming not only provides interaction with your cat , it is a proactive way to maintain their lovely locks as well. The tutorial below provides some great tips for at-home grooming.

Deshedding Gloves can be a wonderful addition to your grooming kit. Going over your cat with these when you don’t have time to brush is a quick way to remove loose hair. These gloves are also great for wiping down scratching posts, furniture, linens and cat towers, areas where your cat may have deposited excess fur. Cats self groom. You may often notice them licking themselves. Remember as they ingest hair it will eventually form a fur ball that you will see on down the line. Just as some of us are more intense on our personal grooming routine than others, cats have personal preferences and some will be more fastidious than others. You may need to groom your cat more or less frequently based off their personal grooming habits. How to Bathe Your Maine Coon is a good resource for bathing tips. Balanced Diet Making sure your Maine Coon is eating a healthy diet with plenty of Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids will contribute to a luxurious hair coat. There are a wide range of nutritious cat foods that are complete and balanced on the market today. We are always happy to make recommendations. If your cat is at a healthy weight, has a healthy coat and is in an overall good condition, then the food you are providing should be just fine. Always pay attention to product recalls in case of contamination.