What Can Be Done to Prevent Cat Hair From Shedding?

Chances are if you have a cat as a pet, you have noticed those fur tumbleweeds blowing around your house or perched on your sofa as your cat sheds. Cats naturally shed, but there are steps you can take to reduce the cat hair mess in your home and on your clothing.

  1. Supplements

    • Feed your cat a diet supplement high in Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids. These high-end supplements will make a huge difference in the overall health of your cat and your cat's coat.
      Long-haired cats shed more noticeably than short-haired cats, so adding a liquid hair and coat supplement to their diet can help lessen the amount of fur they shed.

    Brush Regularly

    • While cats may fuss while you are brushing them, it really improves their coat and helps them shed loose fur on your schedule, instead of all around the house. Brush your cat every day and you will notice there is less fur around the house. With the daily brushing, your cat should get used to it and not make as much of a fuss.

    Alternative Hair Removal

    • Try using lint removal sheets and dryer sheets on your cat to help remove loose fur. The lint roller is great for removing hair from the back of your sofa, but also for removing hair directly off the cat. Allow the cat to think you are petting it and use the lint roller to pick up fur.

      Also running a dryer sheet over the back of the cat can decrease static and can remove fur.

      If you are brave enough, bathing the cat regularly can also reduce the amount of hair that ends up in your house.

      Finally, buy your cat its own bed so that it can shed there instead of on your bed. Then when the fur builds up, the bed can easily be washed.