How to Control Cat Fur
Cats shed their fur regularly as part of a healthy and normal process, but controlling cat fur can be a difficult task. Controlling cat hair will not only make an owner's life easier by decreasing the amount of shedding and cat allergens in the air and around the house, but will also help maintain a healthy coat and improve the overall health and skin of your cat. Starting a grooming and hygiene routine in addition to implementing a healthy diet early in your cat's life will help control cat fur.
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Things You'll Need
- Brush
- Sink or water basin
- Cat shampoo
- Vitamins or a healthy cat food
- Parasite control products
Instructions
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Groom your cat for 10 to 15 minutes each day. Use a brush with either metal bristles or soft bristles made of natural materials that will be gentle on your cat's skin and fur. Brush the cat outside if possible to reduce shedding in the house.
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Bathe or wipe down your cat as often as once a week if you're prone to cat allergies. Bathing can be done with a shampoo specifically made for cats that has been diluted to one-part shampoo to five-parts lukewarm water. If your cat is not bath-friendly, wipe him down with a damp cloth to help remove dander and cat fur.
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Vacuum your house on a weekly basis. A clean home can prevent cat fur and dander from affecting those with allergies.
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Feed your cat nutritious food or introduce vitamins to his diet to promote good skin and fur conditions. Also, use monthly parasite control to prevent fleas and other parasites from affecting your cat's skin and fur. A healthy cat will shed less fur than a cat that is sick or has parasites.
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Tips & Warnings
If your cat is losing an excessive amount of cat fur, has patches of hair loss or other skin problems, these may be signs of an underlying medical condition. Note any other changes in health and take the cat to your veterinarian.
Regular grooming also allows owners to check their cat's body for skin problems or other changes in health, such as parasites, infections or wounds.
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