Cat Shedding Too Much Fur

by Nikki
(Colorado Springs)

My Cat Tigger is shedding lots of his fur, but there is no bald patches. We Moved recently but hes been in the house for a few months. So I am wondering is this stress or is there a flea allergy he has or is it skin problems or something? I Am worried and he has not be given a bath in quite a while. Should he see a Vet or should i use water to just clean his fur a bit without soap?

Answer by Kate
Cats will shed their fur in different quantities throughout trhe year, usually it depends on the environement so perhgaps your new home is warmer than the other and so he doesn't need so much fur. Regular brushing is all that is really needed not a bath. Buy a goog quality cat fur brish from your local pet shop, make sure it is suitable for your cats fur typw and use it at least twice a week. It will remove debris from the fur and any loose fur. It is also very good at getting down to the lower layers of fur, as cats have different layers or fur depending on their breed.

As long as your cat appears healthy bin every other way, i would not worry about this fur shedding. A cats body will regulate itself to suit the conditions and in some cast this can mean all year round shedding. brushing is really the answer.

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