Cat hair- what to do!?

i recently adopted a cat and she sheds like crazy ive taken her a bath i brush her hair and still her hair is every where. she sleeps with my 7 yr old and he hasn't been able to stop coughing. i dont know if its because of her but i am concerned i wash his blanket and sheets every week but her hair is rediculus what do i do? my son is attached to her i can't give her up i need help her hair is all over the place.

Cat hair- what to do!?

Combing and brushing have so many advantages:

the more frequently you brush your cat and remove dead and loose hair from her bodies yourself, they will not shed;

they will reduce the occurrence of hairballs, especially in the longer haired breeds;

keep cat's coat smooth and free from mats - little clumps of fur that sometimes form;

it is a wonderful form of interaction for both you and your cat, and can be a wonderful bonding occupation;

allow you to keep an eye on your cat's coat and skin for potential problems, such as parasites and skin conditions etc.

Other ways to reduce cat閳ユ獨 shedding is to keep your cat healthy and feed her a quality cat food. You should feed your cat with nutritionally complete and balanced cat food that has all the nutrients cat requires for healthy skin and hair coat. There are also some products on the market that can be applied to your cat閳ユ獨 hair coat to reduce daily shedding. There are vitamins derived from fish oils, available at pet shops and from veterinarians, which can also help. They provide omega-3 fatty acids that strengthen the coat. Also available are topical sprays, which alter and reduce the shedding cycle.

If the heavy shedding is consistent throughout the year, the cats may have food sensitivity or a dust allergy. In extreme cases of shedding, when your cat is actually sick from excessive hair balls, some veterinarians recommend shaving the cat three to four times a year!.

Cat hair- what to do!?

Get "science diet". The commercials are true. Also, if it is an INDOOR cat you can buzz its hair down real short.

Cat hair- what to do!?

Buy a premium cat food like Nutro Natural Choice Indoor complete. The higher quality ingredients will make kitty's fur softer and will result in less shedding. Grocery store food has byproducts and cheap fillers which aren't good for kitty.

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Cat hair- what to do!?

First.... if you just got the cat, you have switched its food. Takes several weeks for a cat to get use to the same food. They arn't like humans, get a good food and stick with it. I use Iams. There are other great foods out there, but $$$ is also a factor.

I have two indoor only cats. Do a google search on indoor cats shedding hair.... Its a combination of things. Cats are suppose to be outdoor, they grow new fur in the spring and fall. However, being indoor, we messed up their hair cycle, and they shed year around. A daily combing, baths once a week with a very good shampoo that will not dry out their skin(usually pisses mine off for a few days) A good diet is a must as well. I have an indoor tree, and 2 rubbing posts that allows them to rub up against. The ordeal with your son coughing.. the dander, or cat hair.. he is quite possible allergic to them. Cats are nice pets, but as many people dont realize, they do take more maintenance than others. Good luck.

Cat hair- what to do!?

Continue to brush the cat. Also try a different food for her. Get a food that is low in magniesum and low in ash. This will maybe help. I know that this will help with the urine tract and help from getting a urinary tract infection. If you are confused on the type of food talk to your vet. they will be able to tell you what kind of food to get. the shedding should stop with these little changes and everyone will be ok

Cat hair- what to do!?

Try taking the cat to the groomer's get shaved. Trust me, it helps a lot.