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in2herbs

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6. I wonder if the double coat is what prevents them from having hairballs??? The hair on my cats does not

Reply to buzzycrumbhunger (Reply #4)

Sat Apr 25, 2026, 06:52 PM

Apr 25

matt, but like dogs and horses, when seasons warm, they shed by preening themselves and their buddies. I do a search of the house several times a day during this season to see if they've hurled up a hairball. They're inside cats.

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Maine Coons - the family [View all] Figarosmom Apr 25 OP

Beautiful cats Bayard Apr 25 #1

While not Coons, the hair on my cats is long. My other thought is do Coons get hair balls like other in2herbs Apr 25 #2

I don't recall mine ever gifting us one... buzzycrumbhunger Apr 25 #4

I wonder if the double coat is what prevents them from having hairballs??? The hair on my cats does not in2herbs Apr 25 #6

More on Maine Coon Cats,... magicarpet Apr 25 #5

Watched the video -- thanks. I wonder if the Coon is an appropriate breed for the desert SW or if they're in2herbs Apr 25 #7

Maine coons are the best! buzzycrumbhunger Apr 25 #3