Pet cats' fur is their most eye-catching feature, but sometimes they shed hair. What exactly causes this? The reasons for pet cats shedding hair are multifaceted, some are natural, while others require our attention.

1. Natural Reasons

The coat of pet cats is a natural renewal system. They continuously shed hair and produce new fur to maintain the freshness and integrity of their coat. The growth cycle of pet cats' fur generally lasts 3-4 months, during which they shed a large amount of hair that accumulates on carpets, sofas, clothes, and pet cages, causing significant annoyance indoors.

2. Physiological Reasons

Pet cats' shedding is also affected by their nutritional and physiological conditions. Malnutrition or lack of vitality can lead to hair deterioration, bald spots, and thinning fur, ultimately causing hair loss. In addition, when pet cats suffer from skin diseases or coat disorders, they will also experience heavy shedding.

3. Environmental Reasons

Excessively high or low indoor humidity affects pet cats' fur, making it prone to damage and dryness, resulting in hair shedding. Pet cats' fur is also easily influenced by modern furniture; the certain level of electromagnetic fields inside modern furniture can cause pet cats to shed hair.

4. Other Reasons

Pet cats' shedding is also influenced by their emotional changes. When cats are overly nervous or fearful, shedding may occur. Furthermore, genetics also play a role—if their parents are prone to shedding, the cats may exhibit similar shedding behavior.

5. How to Reduce Pet Cats' Hair Shedding

When we notice pet cats shedding hair, we need to find ways to reduce it to avoid impacting the indoor environment:

1. Provide pet cats with nutritionally balanced food and keep them warm to prevent cold and dampness;

2. Regularly apply coat protectants to promote healthy coat growth;

3. Bathe pet cats regularly to keep their skin clean;

4. Have pet cats undergo regular checkups to timely detect coat deterioration and abnormal shedding;

5. Avoid allowing pet cats to be affected by modern furniture and promptly remove hair from furniture;

6. Provide pet cats with a good living environment and maintain their emotional stability.

Shedding is a normal phenomenon for pet cats, but we must pay attention to whether their fur is normal. Detect abnormalities early and take timely measures to reduce pet cats' hair shedding.