How do I bathe Simba?

[Scrapdragon]

I guess my turn is coming....

but lesson learnt... don't use hairdryer!!!!

[mcguy]

Just a bit of advice for you new MC owners...we have found that it generally is a good idea to do an occasional bit of trimming of the adults "backsides" if you want to prevent poop in the hair problems. MCs can get quite a bit of hair back there, and even if their poops are quite firm they may get so a piece can get a bit hung up when going. Having some poo dangling back there typically upsets them, so they rub their bottoms--making it totally hopeless to remove without scissors (plus leaving you with some carpet cleaning too). Doing just a slight bit of trimming every month or two can definitely help with this. (They are definitely not low maintenance pets!)

[Claire]

I would second the advice from Ncarver! My non-MC long haired fluffy tom has problems in that area. He is a very nervous cat and wont let anyone near his back end with a wipe, brush or hand. As a result he has had poo balls and we have had to pin him down to cut them off. Very distressing for all concerned so certianly a little trimming goes a long way and the earlier you start doing it the more the cat will get used to you doing it. Wish we had done so when ours was little!

[Scrapdragon]

hint taken... I will start gryfn as soon as he comes home!

[Karena]

Thanks for that advice

[jckkerrison]

Don't cut drawers if you intend to show,that is part of their beauty flowing trousers.
Have to say even with six have never had a problem other than with a really upset tummy & then if it is dry I comb it out & use wipe to freshen up but if really bad into utility room sink & drawer wash is the order of the day,great fun & the joys of being a maine coon owner !