| Shedding is a normal event in every cat's life and cat | | | | cat's body and the cat is less likely to shed in the |
| owners should accept this fact. Through shedding | | | | house. |
| cats replenish their fur and maintain it in a good | | | | When combing the cat, do it carefully in the hair |
| condition. | | | | growth direction, so that you smooth the coat and |
| Wild cats shed their fur twice a year - in the spring | | | | remove any knows or tangles in the fur. Longhaired |
| to remove the winter undercoat, and in the autumn | | | | cats should first be brushed with a wide tooth comb |
| to prepare their new coat for the coming winter. | | | | and then with a fine tooth comb. |
| Domesticated cats, however, are subjected to | | | | The length of the cat's hair is very important for the |
| artificial winter heating and summer air-conditioning. As | | | | good brushing. Short-haired cats, such as Siamese, |
| a result, their bodies are confused and they shed | | | | Burmese and Cornish rex cats, need little brushing. |
| constantly. | | | | Shorthaired with dense coats like American shorthairs, |
| When cats shed they remove dead hair from their | | | | British shorthairs and Scottish folds need a brushing |
| bodies. Dead hair should be removed because it may | | | | once a month. Cats with long and flowing coats like |
| cause skin irritation. | | | | Persian cat have to be combed very often and |
| Shedding indicated that the cat is healthy; sick cats | | | | should be bathed once in the week or once in two |
| do not shed. Shedding depends on the time the cat | | | | weeks. |
| spends outdoors. It is significantly affected by | | | | The advantages of combing and brushing are |
| daylight and can be triggered by a number of hours | | | | innumerable: |
| spent on sunlight. Shedding also depends on the | | | | frequent brush of your cat removes dead and |
| bathing, grooming of the cat and the activities she is | | | | lose hair from the cat's body and she will not shed |
| involved in. | | | | that much: |
| Cats that live indoors shed at any time of the year. | | | | brushing and combing will reduce the presence of |
| The amount of the shed hair is less than the amount | | | | hairballs, particularly in the breeds with long coats; |
| shed by outdoor cats because of the artificial light | | | | brushing and combing keep the fur smooth and |
| and the temperature in the house. | | | | don't allow mats; |
| Outdoor cats shed two times in the year - in the | | | | both activities are a good form of interaction for |
| spring and in the autumn. They usually don't shed at | | | | you and the cat, and are perfect for bonding |
| all or shed just limited amounts of hair in the winter | | | | process; |
| because they keep their fur for the cold weather. | | | | They give the opportunity to examine the cat's |
| Breeds that don't shed or shed a little | | | | hair for any potential problems, including parasites and |
| There are two cat breeds that shed minimal amounts | | | | skin conditions. |
| of hair. One of them is the Cornish Rex that has | | | | You can also reduce the cat's shedding by feeding |
| short curly hair, and the other one is the Devon Rex | | | | her with healthy food of good quality. The cat food |
| that has similar coat. Their shedding is usually not | | | | should be balances and should contain all nutrients |
| noticed, but it doesn't mean they don't shed. | | | | required by the cat for a healthy skin and fur. In |
| The only cat breed that doesn't shed is the Sphynx. | | | | addition, you may use some products that are |
| However, these cats are not absolutely hairless. | | | | applied on the cat's hair and can reduce the shedding. |
| Some people describe the skin of the Sphynx as | | | | They are available is specialized pet stores. Some |
| suede or chamois. This cat breed is very rare and | | | | vitamins produced from fish oils can also be helpful as |
| requires special care but is a perfect choice for | | | | they provide the cat with omega-3 fatty acids that |
| people with allergies. | | | | make the fur stronger. There are some topical |
| Dealing with your cat's shedding | | | | sprays that are used by cat owners to change and |
| You can control the shedding of your cat with regular | | | | reduce the shedding. |
| brushing and combing. Daily brushing removes loose | | | | If shedding continues throughout the year and is |
| and dead hair and maintains the cat's hair healthy. | | | | significant, the cat may have food or dust allergy. In |
| Start brushing your cat slowly and don't continue the | | | | some cases then the cat becomes sick from |
| sessions too long; stop brushing the cat before she | | | | excessive hair ball, vets recommend that the cat is |
| protests. You can use treat to make the brushing | | | | shaves three or four times a year. However, you |
| sessions more pleasant. As the cat learns to like the | | | | should consult your veterinarian before you do |
| brushing you can make these procedures for longer | | | | something, because he will tell you what the problem |
| period of times. They will remove dead hair from the | | | | is and how to solve it. |