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giant Maine coon gets groomed (Original Post) Demovictory9 Jun 2021 OP
He's definitely beautiful Rorey Jun 2021 #1
Fun to watch! North Shore Chicago Jun 2021 #2
Beautiful kitty! Even with the cone of shame on him! LiberalLoner Jun 2021 #3
And the little shower cap! Blue Owl Jun 2021 #5
We had Maine Coon kitties before there was such a thing jpak Jun 2021 #4
And their fur is soooo soft! (I'm owned by a Maine Coon Mix from the shelter) LiberalLoner Jun 2021 #6
they look soft. I have never touched one Demovictory9 Jun 2021 #7
A possible ancestor might also be the Norwegian Forest Cat, Ocelot II Jun 2021 #14
That makes sense. nt Laffy Kat Jun 2021 #15
My Scarlett samplegirl Jun 2021 #8
Beautiful kitty! Bluepinky Jun 2021 #10
I also had one for 19 years samplegirl Jun 2021 #13
wow... big beautiful cat Demovictory9 Jun 2021 #12
LOL. Giant Maine coon is an oxymoron. wnylib Jun 2021 #9
Kitty was actually pretty docile, considering. Ocelot II Jun 2021 #11
What's confusing me is she was able to pick him up jmowreader Jun 2021 #16

jpak

(41,757 posts)
4. We had Maine Coon kitties before there was such a thing
Sat Jun 19, 2021, 08:09 AM
Jun 2021

They are descended from Barn Cats that evolved to survive Maine winters.

Sweet and playful

Ocelot II

(115,668 posts)
14. A possible ancestor might also be the Norwegian Forest Cat,
Sat Jun 19, 2021, 01:35 PM
Jun 2021

an ancient landrace (natural breed) that accompanied the Vikings, who were known to have explored the shores of eastern Canada. They are also very large and furry.

Bluepinky

(2,268 posts)
10. Beautiful kitty!
Sat Jun 19, 2021, 10:22 AM
Jun 2021

We had a lovely Maine coon cat for 14 years, until he passed. He showed up under our deck, and I started feeding him. He was homeless, no collar or chip. I eventually got his trust, took him to the vet for check up and shots, and brought him inside to live with our other cat, dog, and the rest of the family. He was very timid for a long time and didn’t want to come downstairs, but he slowly got adjusted to all of us and became a loving member of the family. He never showed any interest in setting foot outside again, strictly an indoor cat. Boy did he shed, he needed frequent brushing, as he was prone to matting. I still miss him!

samplegirl

(11,475 posts)
13. I also had one for 19 years
Sat Jun 19, 2021, 12:27 PM
Jun 2021

Until losing him in October. So I got her in January.
She’s a stinker!

wnylib

(21,425 posts)
9. LOL. Giant Maine coon is an oxymoron.
Sat Jun 19, 2021, 09:28 AM
Jun 2021

The only small Maine coon would be a young kitten. Since the one in this video is only a year old, he is not done growing yet.

I watched the video with envy. That cat was very well behaved considering all that was done to him. Just clipping the claws on my cat requires a sedative. She attacks combs and brushes and has slapped them out of my hand, accompanied by a warning hiss.

I am going to try using Felliway on the comb, brush, and general brushing area next time I try. And wear protective gloves.

Ocelot II

(115,668 posts)
11. Kitty was actually pretty docile, considering.
Sat Jun 19, 2021, 11:16 AM
Jun 2021

My cat had to be sedated for grooming. She wouldn't have put up with a minute of what that guy endured.

jmowreader

(50,552 posts)
16. What's confusing me is she was able to pick him up
Sun Jun 20, 2021, 02:26 PM
Jun 2021

I had three Maine Coon mixes. When you pick up a cat this big it moves around inside its skin, and that freaks the poor things out.

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