How Do You Manage Excessive Shedding Of Cat Fur?
Excessive shedding of fur can be one of the most annoying aspects of cat ownership. Its presence on furniture, clothing and around various parts of the home, can make keeping a clean house a challenge. However shedding is a natural part of the life cycle of your pet’s hair. A cat’s fur goes through a three-stage cycle, which consists of growing, transitional and resting periods. At the end of this cycle, the mature hair eventually detaches and falls or sheds from the follicle with the growth of the new hair or as a result of your cat’s natural grooming routine. Because of the seasonal nature of feline shedding, certain times of the year can be more problematic for predominantly outdoor cats while for indoor cats, shedding can be excessive yearlong. While there is not a cure that will eliminate shedding of fur completely, there are measures that pet owners can take in making the amount of shedding tolerable to live with. It is important to keep in mind that in some cases more than what
