"Ginni" wrote in message
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I have a recent addition to my home (4 year old girl that I got about
3 months ago), and she's shedding EVERYWHERE! It's not just because
it's Spring; she's been shedding tons since I got her (in the middle
of winter). She is an american shorthair, but seems to have a much
thicker coat than my "mutt" kitty. I no longer have bright clothing,
furniture, or carpet because the hair covers everything, and I've
noticed tumbleweed hairfluffs all over. I brush her almost daily, and
every time I get 3-4 large sized brushes FULL of hair (compressed so
much the prongs don't show through anymore), and I'm sure I could get
more but she gets tired of the brushing after that much. I try to
sweep/vacuum, but nothing can keep up with her shedding.
I changed her food to Eukanuba (better than what she was eating) when
I got her. Is 3 months enough to reduce shedding by getting her on a
better food? Does her thick hair mean she'll always shed this much?
Is there anything else I can do to reduce the shedding? I plan on
making SURE I brush her daily to help reduce it. I don't think there
is anything medically wrong, as she has been to the vet numerous times
(initial examination, another check-up, and then a spay). The vet
commented that she had a beautiful healthy coat and nothing seemed
wrong.
How, oh HOW, can I reduce this shedding?
Thanks in advance,
Ginni
I would "second" everything that Rene wrote. I noticed a remarkable
difference in Holly's coat after I made the change from free-feeding dry
food (what I thought was "good" dry food) to Wellness canned food. You
might want to consider adding EicosaDerm to your cat's diet (from DermaPet,
a concentrated source of Omega-3). Also, some cats will always shed more
than others, so there probably is no real "cure-all" in this case, but a
change in diet may help considerably.
Premium canned food is much better for a cat's health, even when the cat
appears to be in good condition at the time. Cats don't need carbs, and it
is a myth to think that dry food will somehow clean their teeth or protect
their gums.
MaryL
Photos of Duffy and Holly: 'o'
Duffy:
http://tinyurl.com/cslwf
Holly:
http://tinyurl.com/9t68o
Duffy and Holly together:
http://tinyurl.com/8b47e