{"id":5662,"date":"2024-04-17T08:23:46","date_gmt":"2024-04-17T08:23:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.republicofcats.com\/thelick\/?p=5662"},"modified":"2024-05-23T14:24:23","modified_gmt":"2024-05-23T14:24:23","slug":"cats-in-spring-cats-shedding-season-and-how-to-prevent-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.republicofcats.com\/thelick\/cats-in-spring-cats-shedding-season-and-how-to-prevent-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Cat Shedding &#8211; what it is and how to prevent it"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Although the arrival of spring for most is welcomed with longer days and sunny spells, for cat owners, spring can often be marked by the increase in cat hair found covering their homes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is glorious to welcome the sunnier days. But our cats adapt to the weather change and enter shedding season, meaning more fur balls to hoover up. Although seasonal shedding is much more common for cats in the wild, our domesticated friends who spend a lot of their time outdoors will also see an increase in falling floof in the warmer months. And we can\u2019t forget the indoor cats. Even though they are less exposed to the elements, naturally they too will start losing more fur as the temperatures rise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Can you prevent excess shedding in cats?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Though the shedding of excess fur is a natural process, there are some steps you can take as a cat owner to minimise the falling fur.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Regular <a href=\"https:\/\/www.petsathome.com\/shop\/en\/pets\/merch-groups\/feature\/furminator-cat?cm_re=FURMINATOR-_-LandingPage-_-ShopCat_btn&amp;cq_src=google_ads&amp;cq_cmp=6510730694&amp;cq_term=deshedding%20cat%20brush&amp;cq_plac=&amp;cq_net=g&amp;cq_plt=gp&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjw5v2wBhBrEiwAXDDoJel9UJBDVocHb3tuODqwsQ7db1Wg3_8Het3CCiYb5wEv0MlG3BtK0xoCGCcQAvD_BwE&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds\">brushing<\/a> can really help to rid your cat of as much loose hair as possible. Of course, the shedding won\u2019t stop entirely. But if your cat will tolerate a daily brush, this is the best method to maintain their coat and collect the stray floof. It\u2019s also a lovely bit of bonding time for you and your cat if they enjoy it\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Including specialist dry food into your cat&#8217;s diet can also help with shedding. If you\u2019re signed up to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.republicofcats.com\/\">Republic of Cats <\/a>for your cat\u2019s food, you can select their coat as a priority on your cat&#8217;s profile and their dry food can be formulated to reduce shedding. Magic!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Despite your best efforts, you did opt for a cat as a housemate. So furballs are to be expected. If possible, invest in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/extras\/indybest\/house-garden\/vacuum-cleaners\/best-pet-vacuum-cleaners-a9052851.html\">pet-specific vacuum<\/a> to tackle those fallen hairs. 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