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What to do if your cat sheds a lot: a common mistake – there won’t be less hair in the house
02.02.2024 18:46
Updated: 05.02.2024 09:11
Seasonal shedding is a real challenge for cat owners. At this time, fur is everywhere and is usually removed by combing the pets.
This nightmare occurs in spring or autumn. But when the molting does not end or is especially intense, the main thing is not to repeat the mistakes of others.
What kind of mistake is this, writes Doctor Peter, citing international cat grooming expert Nadezhda Rumyantseva.
This advice is useful at any time of the year, that is, even in cases when molting begins out of season or does not end on time.
Cats should not be bathed with either human or dog shampoo.
The difference is significant, and such bathing does not go unnoticed by the animal’s skin and fur.
The reason may also be dry air in the apartment, which often happens in winter due to heating devices.
What not to do
You may hear advice that you can deal with shedding by cutting or shaving your cat.
In fact, it will make things worse because the prickly bristles left after trimming can cause damage to your cat's stomach.
Combing is not effective in this case. Shedding will continue and the owner will pull out healthy hair along with the falling hair.
What to do
Those who seek help from a veterinarian who can help determine the cause of shedding caused by disturbances in the animal’s body will do the right thing.
Instead of all the above procedures, you should bathe your cat with special fur care products.
Earlier we told you what to do if your dog doesn’t finish its food .
