How to deal with cat hair loss? What is the cause of dry cat hair?

Cats and dogs will start to shed their hair in autumn and winter and spring and summer, which is normal. If cats and dogs are malnourished or have skin diseases, they will also shed a lot of hair. So how to take care of it? What is the lack of cat hair dry?

How to deal with cat hair loss

If the cat is shedding during the molting period, you can comb the cat's hair with a soft comb every day to comb out the hair that has fallen off and the hair roots are unstable, twice a day in the morning and evening. Each time you brush the hair, you can wet the brush a little to prevent the cat hair from flying around. Use a vacuum cleaner to suck up the hair that has fallen off in the house. If you don't have a vacuum cleaner, you can also use a sticky foam mop to wipe the floor to absorb it. This is a normal phenomenon for cats to adapt to the ambient temperature.

Another reason for hair loss is that the cat has skin disease or malnutrition. Take a close look at the cat's skin to see if there are any red patches. If so, it may be eczema caused by a fungal infection. At this time, you can use anti-inflammatory drugs externally and add them to the cat's skin. For specific medications, please consult the local pet animal hospital and pharmacy, because different cat breeds require different medications.

What is the cause of dry cat hair?

Malnutrition

When there is insufficient protein and vitamin deficiency, problems such as severe hair loss, rough fur and easy breakage will occur.

At this time, you should pay attention to improving your cat's diet, that is, adding extra food! There are some cat foods and canned cat foods on the market that are specifically designed to help hair growth, so you can try feeding them. At the same time, it is also a good choice to boil some eggs (eat the egg yolk), chicken breast, fish, etc. for your cat to eat, but pay attention to less sugar and salt.

Improper bathing

When bathing cats, you must use special bath shampoo. Do not use human soap, shower gel, etc. This will make the cat's hair dry, frizzy, and fall out. In severe cases, some skin diseases may occur. Moreover, when cats lick their hair, human bath products will be licked into the stomach, causing gastrointestinal discomfort.

The correct way to bathe is to use special bath shampoo, moderate water temperature, rub properly, and be sure to blow dry with a hair dryer after washing to prevent colds.

Skin disorders

If a cat loses hair in clumps and has partial baldness, it may have a skin disease, such as ringworm. In this case, the cat should be isolated and then the ringworm should be treated. The method is to shave the hair around the affected area, wipe the skin clean with hydrogen peroxide, and then spray anti-inflammatory drugs.

At this time, remember to treat the wound every day and put on an Elizabethan collar to prevent the cat from licking the wound.

Why do cats shed so much hair?

1. You can see if it’s a change of season or temperature, and animals will shed their fur.

2. Check if the food the cat eats is too salty. Usually, the food cats eat should taste lighter than human food.

3. What kind of bath gel is used to bathe the cat? Does the bath gel stimulate the cat's hair to fall off?

4. It is said online that depressed and unhappy animals will also lose their hair.

5. Skin diseases cause hair loss.

6. Check if there is any pollution source. Check if the water bowl and food bowl are clean. Check if the water and food are fresh or spoiled.

Cats are independent animals who like to bask in the sun and sleep late. It is not recommended for pet owners to keep cats in cages. Pet owners can try to diversify their food and feed them in multiple times. The amount of food fed at one time should be enough to fill the cat. Raw meat contains bacteria and parasites that are very harmful to cats and owners. It is not recommended to feed raw and cold food. If you want to feed vegetables such as carrots, it is recommended to chop them into small pieces, cook them, and mix them with rice in small amounts. It is best to mix some vegetable soup at the same time, and pay attention to controlling the salt intake. It is best to mix chicken soup or fish soup with bones removed and feed the cat with rice.