One of the most troublesome issues for pet owners is pet shedding. Many animals shed their fur due to seasonal changes. Some pets like to rub on their owner’s bed, clothes, or sofa, causing pet hair all over the house. Today we will talk about cat shedding. Cats are more sensitive to the seasons than any other animals, so their shedding during seasonal changes is very severe. However, besides seasonal shedding, there are other causes of cat shedding, so only by finding the cause of shedding can we find a solution to cat shedding.

There are many types of cat shedding. For example, if infected by germs causing itchy skin, scratching causes localized fur loss. When cats eat long-term food without nutrition, they can also shed fur. Cats, like dogs, cannot eat overly salty food. The difference is that cats shed fur if they eat too much salty food, while dogs may suffer organ failure. Once we find the cause, we can treat accordingly and find solutions for cat shedding.

Owners should brush their cats often when they have free time. Perhaps if the owner brushes the cat, the shedding will not be so severe. The brush should not be a human comb but a cat-specific comb. Cats should be bathed regularly, and cat-specific shampoo should be prepared. Using other pets’ shampoos or human shampoos may not suit cats and may cause more severe shedding or even skin diseases. Therefore, owners must carefully purchase cat-dedicated products.

If the shedding is caused by malnutrition, the owner should check if there is a problem with the cat food. If the cat food is fine, the owner can try making some nutritious meals for the cat. Many owners worry that the food has no flavor, so they deliberately add salt, but cats cannot eat food containing salt because their organs cannot digest salt, which causes shedding. To prevent cat shedding, owners can prepare high-vitamin and high-protein food for their cats.