New to the forum and new to maine coon bellies

[Pepsi2670]

Hi, you also asked about grooming. My boy was in a mess when I got him and I had to have him shaved down both sides as he was felted up. I bought a very small slicker brush which has worked great.

It's a brush meant for small mammals and has a head about 1" x 2" which is great for getting behind his ears and other awkward places. It doesn't hurt him at all as it's not scratchy, but the wires are so close together that it gets right through the fur and pulls out the loose undercoat. It leaves him lovely and soft. He even lets me do under his tail with it!

He gets excited when I show it to him and leaps up on a stool ready to be groomed. I would really recommend these little brushes.