How to Trim a Maine Coon Cat's Hair

Maine coon cats have very thick fur.

Most of the time, cats can groom themselves adequately. On rare occasions, however, the cat will need a hand, especially if it has long hair. Maine Coons have very thick, long coats that can become tangled and matted if the cat gets into something it shouldn't. Their coats, meant to withstand cold temperatures, are longer on the stomach and hindquarters than on their backs. Once their fur becomes matted, help solve the problem is by trimming it.

Things You'll Need

• Pin brush
• Scissors
• Electric clippers

Instructions

1. Hold the cat down gently. Be sure that the cat is in a position that allows you to reach the matted area.

2. Brush the fur with the pin brush so you can see how bad the matting is.

3. Clip at the top of the matted area with scissors, if possible. If this does not resolve the problem, you will need the clippers.

4. Shave the matted area gently with the clippers. This will remove the tangled hairs.

Tips & Warnings

• Unless your cat is very calm, you will need a second pair of hands to complete this task.

References

• Best Cat Art: How the groom a cat
• Fanciers: Maine coon cats