A demonstration and tutorial of a full cat grooming of a Maine Coon cat. Tips and techniques to cat grooming; including cat bathing, cat blow-drying, cat brushing, cat combing, cat haircut and hair styling.
He is an absolute sweetheart and wonderful to groom. I wish all the cats I groomed were as compliant and agreeable as Biggie is. Most cats want to eat after they have been groomed. So, they either get a really nice treat or two or they get a regular meal. It was time for dinner when Biggie finished his groom so he had a big bowl of food and was quite content after. Thank you!
I've wanted a Maine Coon Cat for the longest time. They can fetch a fairly hefty price but they are wonderful companions and aren't really as high maintenance as a lot of people think. They always seem to have such nice personalities and are very intelligent. Someday I'll find the right one I'm sure.
Biggie needed to be groomed as he does about every 3 months since he was getting dirty, oily and had a lot of undercoat. He was also shedding a lot. All of these elements will create knots and matting over time so that is why he is groomed. on a regular basis.
I'm quite surprised at how well behaved this cat was. Even during the bath, all he did was give a few meows of protest. Complete opposite of my cat. where if you even try to approach her with a comb you end looking like a human scratching-post.
Often clients are not interested in keeping their cats or dogs based on breed standard, but based on what they think is easier for them or the cat given their living circumstances. So, I often get requests to do haircuts on their long haired breeds since the cats get matted up or they shed too much etc...While I agree with you in theory, these are not show cats and if it keeps the cats from getting matted, tangled and comfortable then I will do a haircut. Haircuts are owner requested.
I just love how majestic looking he still is even after his grooming ! I am going to school next year for pet grooming and we will also be grooming cats! Your video has made me a little bit more confident in the cat realm . Thanks for sharing your process!
So cool to see how you handle these felines. The way you explain exactly what you are doing to improve the lives of these cats is top notch. Mega praise to your procedures!!!
In my experience with cats, if you start bathing them when they are just kittens they become accustom to it. I have a solid white long hair and have to bathe him at least once a month.
Cat totally unimpressed like "okay go ahead and surprise me with another stupid idea of yours today". ...and then the before VS later moment. Cat all like "okay nice to see you happy now it would be nice to see me happy - got some food?"
Biggie is groomed about every 3 mos. It really depends on the cat, the cat's coat and how much the client is willing to do between grooms. I have clients with Persian cats that are groomed every 4-5 week and have other clients who do quarterly grooms. It also depends if you want to keep your cat in full coat, do a haircut or a lion cut. If your cat is in relatively good condition and you are able to brush and comb then a couple of times a year should be fine; a quarterly schedule would be fine.
I wouldn't shave my Maine Coon boy Murphy. I love his shaggy long fur. And he isn't oily and rarely needs bathing. His bum is never poopy either. I've tried several brushes but his favorite is my mini travel paddle brush. He jumps on the bathroom sink to drink from the faucet but also jumps up to be brushed. He is so smart and cute! My domestic short hair boy is sweet but Maine Coons have a better personality in so many ways.
EXTREMELY DOCILE CAT. My cat wouldn't let me do any of this grooming work. He is very intelligent, very beautiful and shows a lot of affection for his master (myself). I treat him really well. I pet him and brush him, and very carefully pet him otherwise he could scratch or bite me.
I have to take my Main to the vet to be groomed. They sedate him and shave from neck to tail. My boy will only let me pet his face and head. They say he's hyper sensitive to touch. He doesn't groom himself like my calico did. Not a normal cat in anyway, never meows and is scared of EVERYTHING! But I sure do love my boy!
He's so well behaved! I'm impressed. :) Lol. My cat is well behaved, but she likes to play and she's very energetic, so when you reached for the combs she would have been all up in your face trying to play.
I'm amazed at how calm he is! My cat looks just like him but is half the size and at least ten times as vicious if I try even just clipping his nails let alone a bath and a trim lol
+Kane Carter Yea, but I also do not have an outer coat and an undercoat. Also, my hair will continue to grow and grow if I never cut it, where most animals fur grows to its intended length and stops growing. Many animals, especially those with an outer coat and under coat, their fur is how they regulate their body temperature. Like how we sweat to keep cool, their coat will do different things depending on temperature. If you cut it off you are messing with that system. By cutting off some animals fur you can make them hotter than if you left it long.
+4theloveofDub Not the case for a Maine Coon cat. Their fur grows more rapidly than a typical house cat. They are very high risk at digestive problems due to excessive hair balls if you don't groom them and remove some hair
You get much nice and smoother haircut when the cat is squeaky clean and doesn't have dander, excess undercoat and grease in it's coat. It also gunks up the equipment.
SR9971 I work with an assistant and I can assure you many cats are difficult to groom. Sometimes we need to put an e-collar on the cat to prevent it from biting. Some cats can only be sponge bathed; they are intolerant of the bath. We are very patient and most cats we are able to groom, but some aspects of the grooming we just abbreviate.
Such a nice work done. This breed is so gorgeous... Just looking at Biggie.. ... it looks like majestic. GORGEOUS! Big difference from the before and after.
Truly a beautiful Cat!! You seem to do a great job with the grooming. My cat is indoor as well and I completely agree with you on the claw trimming. Sometimes the sharp claws can get caught in fabric and can hurt them. Good job!!
Aww...Im loving Biggie.. 😊❤ Good job Pet Maven. My cat's no Maine Coon, but her attitude doubles her size at times...lol.. To bathe her I put on a long sleeved sweater because she climbs all over me (cats and water, even warm water) and those claws... but she generally tucks her tail in for most of her bath and endures to to the end. Dry off time is tricky, No blow drier I burrito her and cover her face lightly to calm her down and towel roll the majority of the water off of her, then in moments (when I can get close enough... cuz were not friends for a while after that bath...lol) I sneak brush her coat which is thin enough to air dry, she also grooms herself naturally once she escapes the bath towel... that's my kitty! 😊
+Tariq Mulla if my cat hears the noise of the razer hes running... He likes the bath.. But not the blow dryer and combing....... I need her to groom my cat.
He's one of those cats who looks as though he could be carrying on a conversation with you in English the whole time, and just doesn't want to!
What a gorgeous cat. It's almost like a miniature lion, it's so calm and majestic.
if tried any of that on my cat, I'd be bleeding and he'd be hiding.
😂😂😂😂
I would get bit in the first 30 seconds lol. My girl Maine Coon doesn't like me touching her chest
He is an absolute sweetheart and wonderful to groom. I wish all the cats I groomed were as compliant and agreeable as Biggie is. Most cats want to eat after they have been groomed. So, they either get a really nice treat or two or they get a regular meal. It was time for dinner when Biggie finished his groom so he had a big bowl of food and was quite content after. Thank you!
I miss my Maine Coon cats so bad every time I just look at others it just makes me sad take care of your animals they are precious
This cat is a better client than some people!
The look on Biggie's face is priceless! He's so chill!
that's not a cat, that's a shrunken lion!
Thank you - finally a cat grooming video that doesn't involve shaving all the cat's hair off, or making it look like a poodle.
That cat is so obedient! I never knew a cat could be so obedient!!!!
Never seen a cat so calm while giving him a bath. Gentle giant indeed!
I've wanted a Maine Coon Cat for the longest time. They can fetch a fairly hefty price but they are wonderful companions and aren't really as high maintenance as a lot of people think. They always seem to have such nice personalities and are very intelligent. Someday I'll find the right one I'm sure.
Biggie Smalls. Gotta love that name!
Biggie needed to be groomed as he does about every 3 months since he was getting dirty, oily and had a lot of undercoat. He was also shedding a lot. All of these elements will create knots and matting over time so that is why he is groomed. on a regular basis.
aw what an adorable well behaved cat.
what a stunningly handsome face on this cat
I'm quite surprised at how well behaved this cat was. Even during the bath, all he did was give a few meows of protest. Complete opposite of my cat. where if you even try to approach her with a comb you end looking like a human scratching-post.
Often clients are not interested in keeping their cats or dogs based on breed standard, but based on what they think is easier for them or the cat given their living circumstances. So, I often get requests to do haircuts on their long haired breeds since the cats get matted up or they shed too much etc...While I agree with you in theory, these are not show cats and if it keeps the cats from getting matted, tangled and comfortable then I will do a haircut. Haircuts are owner requested.
Jesus Christ he's so calm! And so handsome. I wanted to get either one of these cats or a ragdoll. Mainly for their friendly personality.
I liked the rough before look actually more than the after look..
This has to be the coolest cat in the world. Not only in looks but temperment.
Biggie Smalls.....LOL! Awesome
Im so in love with this cat! Im amazed he even let you shave his belly! He's so well behaved. 😍 sweet boy
WOW! Biggie's look after grooming was tremendous! He turned into one sexy cat ready to take on any other cat outdoors. Great job Pet Maven!
Looked like he was enjoying that warm blow dryer.
Such a handsome animal, I want one
He's so chill and noble. What a cutie!!!!
What a good kitty! Handsome! I like how gentle you are. That is why he is so comfy.
Thank you
I just love how majestic looking he still is even after his grooming ! I am going to school next year for pet grooming and we will also be grooming cats! Your video has made me a little bit more confident in the cat realm . Thanks for sharing your process!
This has to be one of the most patient cats I ever saw! 😳
what a regal looking animal ...looks like a baby cougar or tiger..wow
Oh, that distinctive Maine Coon whine when he first gets wet! My Vinnie makes the exact same noises when he's unhappy XD
he is so handsome OMG im not a cat fan but this race is so adorable you can see his unique personality
This is the most patient cat I have ever seen lol
So cool to see how you handle these felines. The way you explain exactly what you are doing to improve the lives of these cats is top notch. Mega praise to your procedures!!!
Holy crap! i knew these guys were big, but thats a huge cat! very cute!
OH what a GORGEOUS cat! I wish I could scoop him up and take him home with me.
I'm watching this for the second time today... I think I'm in love :) He's so gorgeous and sweet!
Glad you enjoyed it. He's a great cat and scheduled for a groom this weekend. I'll let him know he has an admirer.
He's so sweet and cute. He looks great after his grooming :)
In my experience with cats, if you start bathing them when they are just kittens they become accustom to it. I have a solid white long hair and have to bathe him at least once a month.
Cat totally unimpressed like "okay go ahead and surprise me with another stupid idea of yours today".
...and then the before VS later moment. Cat all like "okay nice to see you happy now it would be nice to see me happy - got some food?"
I am not necessarily a fan of cats, but I fell in love with this one. Great grooming job too!
What a magnificent cat. Lovely temperament too.
Looks like a golden retriever cat, adorable
i know he is not being hurt but that cry, its breaks my heart
Kimberley Warder I know...Biggie just likes to whine sometimes. We just gave him his Spring bath and haircut and he was very happy.
Thats a beauuuuuuuuuuuutiful cat
Haha aww he's so sweet and patient. What a beauty!
Biggie is groomed about every 3 mos. It really depends on the cat, the cat's coat and how much the client is willing to do between grooms. I have clients with Persian cats that are groomed every 4-5 week and have other clients who do quarterly grooms. It also depends if you want to keep your cat in full coat, do a haircut or a lion cut. If your cat is in relatively good condition and you are able to brush and comb then a couple of times a year should be fine; a quarterly schedule would be fine.
They're like the Pit Bulls of the cat world - super sturdy.
I loved watching you work on Biggie. He is so sweet and handsome. Thanks for sharing.
You are very great and kind with animals, bless you your sweet heart, if you had kids you must be a very great mother.
The most patient cat I've ever seen
holy moly........what a extremely well behaved cat!! Beautiful too.
I wouldn't shave my Maine Coon boy Murphy. I love his shaggy long fur. And he isn't oily and rarely needs bathing. His bum is never poopy either. I've tried several brushes but his favorite is my mini travel paddle brush. He jumps on the bathroom sink to drink from the faucet but also jumps up to be brushed. He is so smart and cute! My domestic short hair boy is sweet but Maine Coons have a better personality in so many ways.
EXTREMELY DOCILE CAT. My cat wouldn't let me do any of this grooming work. He is very intelligent, very beautiful and shows a lot of affection for his master (myself). I treat him really well. I pet him and brush him, and very carefully pet him otherwise he could scratch or bite me.
Gorgeous, sweet and so docile! My cat would wake up the neighborhood if I tried that on him.
25 pounds of cat. Has this cat been going to the groomers since he was little? He seems used to getting hair cuts and manicures.
I have to take my Main to the vet to be groomed. They sedate him and shave from neck to tail. My boy will only let me pet his face and head. They say he's hyper sensitive to touch. He doesn't groom himself like my calico did. Not a normal cat in anyway, never meows and is scared of EVERYTHING! But I sure do love my boy!
Beautiful cat you done a really great job grooming the cat.
He's so well behaved! I'm impressed. :) Lol. My cat is well behaved, but she likes to play and she's very energetic, so when you reached for the combs she would have been all up in your face trying to play.
that's a beautiful meow! 🦁👍👈
its like a little lion or lion cub
Totally agree :)
He is so gorgeous. I love his big paws.
I'm amazed at how calm he is! My cat looks just like him but is half the size and at least ten times as vicious if I try even just clipping his nails let alone a bath and a trim lol
These are sensational cats. I wish I still had mine.
What? No hairspray afterwards.
Preferred him with long hair as nature intended. Gorgeous cat though.
+TheAnonyy do you never cut your hair?
+Kane Carter Yea, but I also do not have an outer coat and an undercoat. Also, my hair will continue to grow and grow if I never cut it, where most animals fur grows to its intended length and stops growing.
Many animals, especially those with an outer coat and under coat, their fur is how they regulate their body temperature. Like how we sweat to keep cool, their coat will do different things depending on temperature. If you cut it off you are messing with that system. By cutting off some animals fur you can make them hotter than if you left it long.
Cats are domesticated animals, they are not true products of nature.
+4theloveofDub Not the case for a Maine Coon cat. Their fur grows more rapidly than a typical house cat. They are very high risk at digestive problems due to excessive hair balls if you don't groom them and remove some hair
"Mr. Biggie Smalls" AAAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!! This video is awesome and that big cat is chill as hell
What a kind and patient cat!
Oh my God this cat is hugeeeeee
I have a Maincoon (my propic) and its 1 year old and its like half the size of the one in the video, so I'm like. "Omg it's gunna get bigger"
You get much nice and smoother haircut when the cat is squeaky clean and doesn't have dander, excess undercoat and grease in it's coat. It also gunks up the equipment.
Dunno why, but i like the word 'paws' and how it is pronounced.... Im silly sometimes -_-'
you did a very professional and beautiful job. what a gorgeous kitty
Good to see someone so passionate about their job.
what a gorgeous kitty!
What a tolerant cat! 🙀
HAHAHAHAHAH OMG
That cat is sicker than your average!
You, my dear, are incredibly good with cats.
Thank you for your invaluable service to a special species.
+Les Brown Thank you! My clients are happy with our services too!
+petmaven
You would love my Manx and he would love you too. Too much. He's a climber. And an inspection officer.
Try bringing fish home.
Chat d'une gentillesse infinie. Adorable !!
That is one serious looking cat
That is the most patient cat I've ever seen
Omg he's such a handsome kitty!!!
What an amazing breed of cat, he is soo sweet and patient for a cat. Love this video! He is so pretty!
He is so handsome.
She named him Biggie. #Respect
That is the most docile cat ever. How would you handle finicky long-hairs that need grooming and a bath?
SR9971 I work with an assistant and I can assure you many cats are difficult to groom. Sometimes we need to put an e-collar on the cat to prevent it from biting. Some cats can only be sponge bathed; they are intolerant of the bath. We are very patient and most cats we are able to groom, but some aspects of the grooming we just abbreviate.
Such a nice work done. This breed is so gorgeous... Just looking at Biggie.. ... it looks like majestic. GORGEOUS! Big difference from the before and after.
Beautiful cat. Wow
omg his haircut was perfect. regal!
Truly a beautiful Cat!! You seem to do a great job with the grooming. My cat is indoor as well and I completely agree with you on the claw trimming. Sometimes the sharp claws can get caught in fabric and can hurt them.
Good job!!
+mikeydoubledee Thank You!
Aww...Im loving Biggie.. 😊❤ Good job Pet Maven.
My cat's no Maine Coon, but her attitude doubles her size at times...lol.. To bathe her I put on a long sleeved sweater because she climbs all over me (cats and water, even warm water) and those claws... but she generally tucks her tail in for most of her bath and endures to to the end. Dry off time is tricky, No blow drier I burrito her and cover her face lightly to calm her down and towel roll the majority of the water off of her, then in moments (when I can get close enough... cuz were not friends for a while after that bath...lol) I sneak brush her coat which is thin enough to air dry, she also grooms herself naturally once she escapes the bath towel... that's my kitty! 😊
He really is a gentle giant :3
OMG he is so calm. If I do that to my cats, than its a World War III. :-D
ArmAMajor
Still he is calm compared to my Ebu and Bella. :D
😃😜😜
+Tariq Mulla if my cat hears the noise of the razer hes running... He likes the bath.. But not the blow dryer and combing....... I need her to groom my cat.
I'm not mistreating cats I only wash mine 3 times a year He loves baths but dont like to be comb,, And if i want to baby my cat i think i can do so..
ArmAMajor
My new born kittens hate to get out of bathtub. XD
HE'S SO CUTE.
That Hugekitteh is absolutely gorgeous!!!!!!
You are amazing! Wow! I can only hope that I find a groomer like you
Yeah, he's a handsome boy and he knows it.
nice job on a gorgeous cat!
such a BIG cat who is so well behaved!! awesome :D