Maine Coon Breed Profile: Health, Temperament, and Grooming

Caring for gentle giants: Genetic screening for HCM, double coat maintenance, and diet.

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Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Screening

Maine Coons carry a genetic predisposition to HCM requiring annual echocardiograms and DNA tests.

Grooming the Water-Resistant Double Coat

Daily undercoat de-shedding prevents severe matting and painful skin irritation.


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