Shedding is a natural seasonal phenomenon in cats and many other fur animals.
It can be hard to live with when he loses a lot of hair in a short time.
By strengthening the care for the cat, you can help it cope better with the trapping period.
Follow the full coverage
Pet
Every spring, history invariably repeats itself: our cats shed their thick winter coats and prepare for the summer heat. This seasonal molt brings its share of discomfort for the animal and its owners. Although it cannot be avoided, it is nevertheless possible to minimize its negative effects through a few simple daily actions.
-
also read
Can cats have acne?
Why does shedding vary from cat to cat?
Shedding is natural and occurs twice a year, spring and fall, but the amount of hair loss can vary significantly between individuals. Several factors come into play. Race first. The Siamese, Abyssinian, and Bengal, to name a few, experience limited shedding, while others, such as Persians and British Shorthairs, lose their hair in numbers. Naturally, hairless cats (Sphynxes, etc.) or those with short fur are not or hardly affected. The cat’s age also plays an important role in the excretion phenomenon. Kittens and older cats are less prone to it than others. Finally, lifestyle also affects waste. Indoor cats are less sensitive than animals that spend a lot of time outdoors due to the change in temperature and natural light. Depending on the case of your four-legged companion, you will need to adjust the care for the four to seven weeks that the seasonal condition lasts!
Brush the cat every day during shedding
Don’t hesitate to brush your cat every day when you shed. Brushing removes a large amount of dead hair and prevents the cat from ingesting it during washing. In fact, they can accumulate in his digestive system and form trichobezoars (balls of clumped hair), which can cause significant vomiting or intestinal obstruction. In addition, brushing the cat limits hair deposits on all surfaces of the home and therefore reduces the need for cleaning.
Adapt the cat’s diet during shedding
By licking several times a day, the cat swallows numerous hairs, and these can cause significant digestive problems. You should therefore not hesitate to change the cat’s diet, always with the vet’s approval, by adding fiber and/or appropriate supplements to aid digestion and intestinal transit.
Contact a veterinarian if the cat’s behavior seems abnormal
If your cat sheds more hair than other years during shedding, if its fur seems dull and fragile, or if skin diseases appear, make an appointment with the vet quickly. After the diagnosis, he will be able to offer an appropriate treatment or supplement your cat to ease shedding and regain beautiful fur.
Strengthen the household during cat shedding
For all members of the household, falling out is an unpleasant period. Cat hair has the unfortunate tendency to become deeply embedded in the fabrics of clothes and seats, to stick everywhere and to fly into the surrounding air. Now is the time to increase your motivation to clean and vacuum more regularly to remove all the hair your cat sheds.
