How to Keep Cats From Shedding

Any cat owner more than likely has to deal with shedding. Cat shedding can become very bothersome to the owner, but it can also cause health problems for the cat. You can spend a lot of your time cleaning up all of the hair left behind from cat shedding, however you can make this job a lot easier also. There are several steps you can take to keep your cat from shedding as much. These steps will be very beneficial to both you and your cat.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Specific cat food
• Cat supplements
• Cat brush
• Cat comb
• Cat bathing kit
• Throws, blankets, towels

1. Feed your cat high quality food. You can prevent a lot of the shedding by feeding your cat a premium brand of cat food. There are several varieties on the market today to choose from. These types of food have better digestible protein sources than lower priced brands, which will control the shedding more.

2. Groom the cat regularly. You should use either a cat brush or comb (or both) to groom your cat. It is suggested to this daily or as often as you can weekly. If you start this process when the cat is a kitten, it will become a regular routine that you can easily accomplish. Most cats enjoy the attention, the actually brushing and the close interaction with you that can create a special bonding with your cat. Another product in this area is “spray on” cat bathing kits. These products often have conditioners and protein in them to fortify the hair of your cat.

3. Give your cat supplements. There are several types of cat supplements available to aid in the prevention of cat shedding. These supplements have special vitamins, minerals and Omega fatty acids. There are health benefits from giving the supplements to your cat too, since these supplements strengthen the hair.

4. Cover your cat's sleeping areas. An easy way to manage cat hair is to lay blankets, towels, throws (or alike) on all of your cats favorite places. These can be easily removed when you have visitors and washed often to keep a handle on your cats shedding. It is also a good idea to vacuum regularly to remove unwanted hair from carpets, floors, upholstery, curtains and other places it collects.

5. Check your cat’s health on a regular basis. You should have your cat checked by a veterinarian on a set schedule for any health issues. A veterinarian can diagnose problems that could be affecting your cats skin or hair and prescribe treatment for them. You should also ask any questions you might have concerning how to keep cats from shedding.

[amylaine]

on 5/23/2008 Very useful info, thanks.