Thread: Shedding like mad (I hope Darcy isn't going bald)

I've come to the conclusion that Maine Coon Cats turn food into Fur and Poop.
One time I took Samantha to the groomer's and since it was getting to be summer I asked for them to thin out her coat, when I came to pick her up the girl was literally covered with Samantha's fur, there was also a humungous pile of fur on the table but Samantha didn't look any different.

Originally Posted by cooncatbob

I've come to the conclusion that Maine Coon Cats turn food into Fur and Poop.

... and purrs and love.

Originally Posted by Peter Galbavy

... and purrs and love.

That goes without saying, the shedding is a small price to pay for having these wonderful cats in our lives.
Samantha adored her nightly sessions with the comb except if I pulled the fur on her britches which I imagine is quite sensitive, she'd hiss swat me then scurry off.
I'd call her back and apologize for hurting her and she always forgave me.

I've been distracted recently and haven't been on here as much as I should, but came on tonight to ask for advice about excessive shedding and fur growth - so glad I''m not alone.

Buddy started shedding his summer coat and growing his winter one; then the weather changed and he started shedding the thicker one and growing the summer one back; then the weather changed etc ....

I was starting to really worry that it was stress due to recent events but seeing this thread I now assume that everyone is having the same problems.

I'm still just using normal cat brush and slicker 3 times a day and can't believe that he isn't bald with the amount of fur that has come off him ..... he seems furrier than ever x