Maine Coon Cat Hair Matting

He keeps himself clean but his fur gets matted up.

Maine coon cat hair matting.

If not regularly groomed then when the undercoat sheds it can get tangled up in the top coat. But as the matted fur gets tighter and larger it becomes a big issue. Just as maine coon cats can be almost any color there is much variety in the texture of their fur. We ve had a maine coon cat now for about 4 years.

How to keep your maine coons fur clean. Their long hair can easily become matted so it is imperative that there are daily or at least weekly grooming sessions. We usually have to get him groomed twice a year because of the dreadlocks he grows. Yes matted fur can hurt your maine coon.

Maine coon cats need to be groomed. Ensuring you groom your cat regularly and use the tools and help available to you to keep your cats fur in top condition is a top priority. Our alice on the other hand has a very very silky coat. He s the most adorable thing in the world.

Initially it may not be so much of an 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. These tangles can soon turn into tight knots which pull on their delicate skin. Matting occurs more commonly in cats with long hair.

She gets an occasional small mat in her undercoat. Maine coons have two layers of fur.