Shedding Medications for Cats

All cats shed to a certain extent, but excessive shedding can be troublesome for you and your cat. Excessive shedding can be caused by allergies, stress, vitamin deficiency, poor quality food or an underlying illness. In many cases, daily brushing can help to control shedding in unwanted places around the house. Regular baths with a high-quality hypoallergenic shampoo may help with some skin allergies. Have your cat checked by a veterinarian for any illnesses that might be causing the shedding.

  1. Shed Terminator for Cats

    • Shed Terminator for Cats by 1-800-PetMeds is a sprinkle capsule that contains natural oils, herbs, mineral, antioxidants and vitamins designed specifically for shedding and hair balls. The capsules are tuna flavored. There are mixed reviews for this product about cats not wanting to eat it. From the reviews, it seems best to sprinkle the contents of the capsule in soft food and mix it in. Favorable reviews claimed great success with this product.

    Lipiderm/Liqui-Gel

    • Lipiderm is designed for a cat’s skin and coat. It contains omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids along with vitamins A and E. According to Pet Solutions, these ingredients help to stop excess shedding, scratching, itching, flaky dry skin and flea bite dermatitis. Lipiderm is a liquid medication that is added directly to a cat’s food. Follow the directions for accurate daily dosing.

    Shed-Stop for Cats

    • Shed-Stop for cats is available through a veterinarian and manufactured by Farnam. Drugs.com claims this product is a health supplement that visibly improves skin and coat and is highly palatable to cats. This product is recommended for cats only to reduce dander and shedding. It contains a long list of ingredients including but not limited to omega 3 and 6, evening primrose, sunflower, fish and salmon. The directions state this product should be given indefinitely.