Effective Tips to Tackle Cat Hair All Over the House

Firstly, let's identify the reasons behind the shedding, and then we can find appropriate solutions tailored to the cause.

There are several common reasons for cats to shed their fur.

1. Seasonal Moulting

When there are significant changes in the climate, cats need to adapt to the new environmental temperatures, and shedding is one way they do this. Particularly in summer, shedding helps to thin out their fur, allowing them to stay more comfortable during the hot season. In winter, they will grow back thick fur to keep warm. This type of seasonal shedding is unavoidable, but we can reduce the mess by using a professional grooming tool. Purchase a specialized "deshedding brush" that is not just a straight brush or a pin brush designed for pets. This type of brush can remove all the fur that has already detached from the skin but is still trapped in the coat, significantly reducing the amount of fur around the home. When cats are going through a change of season, use this deshedding brush every other day or every two days. For regular grooming, once every one to two weeks is sufficient.

2. Saltiness in Food

Too much salt in a cat's diet can irritate the hair follicles, leading to shedding. Therefore, it's important to control the salt intake. Before purchasing cat food, always check the ingredient list, and it's best to try a sample to determine the salt content before deciding to buy it.

3. Nutritional Deficiencies

Cats with insufficient nutrition often have rough and lackluster fur that is prone to breakage, and shedding is also a common symptom. Ensure your cat receives adequate nutrition by regularly feeding them nutritional supplements or cooked meat with white rice, which can boost their diet.

4. Skin Diseases

Fungal, bacterial, and parasitic infections can all cause skin diseases in cats, leading to patchy shedding. However, this type of shedding is usually accompanied by dandruff. To prevent skin diseases in cats, maintain a clean home environment and personal hygiene for your pet, avoid outdoor exposure to pathogens, and perform regular internal and external deworming. Only by following these steps can you keep your cat away from skin diseases.

5. Endocrine Imbalance

If a cat is eating a specialized diet and does not exhibit the above issues but still sheds excessively, it may have an endocrine imbalance. In such cases, it's crucial to visit a veterinarian immediately for an early diagnosis and treatment, leading to a quicker recovery.

Once the cause of shedding is identified, you can effectively address the problem of floating fur around the home.