Do air purifiers help with cat hair? How to reduce cat shedding?

Hi there and thanks for posting on Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Unfortunately, shedding is a natural part of being a cat so there is no real way to stop Miss Kitty from shedding but there are ways you can lessen the amount of fur she sheds. Certainly brushing is a great way- I would do this every day. Having her groomed regularly with a groomer or your vet's office (if they offer grooming services) can really help as well. Some cat owners have their cat's fur shaved or cut back to help lessen the amount they shed. You may consider grooming Miss Kitty on a regular basis if her shedding is becoming a problem. I hope this helps and thanks again for posting!

Hi, the shedding I this breed is quite pronounced just because of the hair and the hair cycle itself. It is a natural process so it can not be stopped as such, you can help him shedding by daily grooming his fur or rubbing him gently with a wet towel. You should get him used to get groomed by keeping it a positive experience associated with treats and not using force to restrain him. Start with short periods of time, even seconds and always aim to finish in a positive way, I.w with a treat and not by her wriggling away and escaping. I like a brush called Furbliss but I am not sure if it will be available in your country.

Hello, sorry to hear about Mousie. Cats in general shed hair normally on a daily basis. This is a normal process that cats undergo. Some cats shed more when they are outdoors in certain times of the year, where as indoor cats may she their coat year round. Long hair cats, tend leave a more noticeable shed than short haired cats. Brushing frequently is one way to decrease the amount of shed from your cat. Having a cat tree for them to rest on will also help decrease the amount of fur on your furniture. Finally, keeping your cat in a lean condition so that they can groom themselves as well. Hope this helps and best of luck.

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Unfortunately no. They can still develop an allergy. Keep in mind that allergies are not only due to things in the environment but also to fleas and the food for example. Best of luck!

Frequent brushing may decrease the amount of shedding. Fleas can be treated with a topical preventative such as Frontline or Revolution. You can purchase these from your veterinarian. Use a topical or oral flea preventative for at least 3 consecutive months, preferably year round. An oral medication such as Capstar can quickly kill any adult fleas on your cat. Again, purchase this from your vet. You will also need to treat the environment. This includes vacuuming everywhere your cat goes and washing all bedding. Follow up with an area treatment (flea bomb) to prevent reinfestation. Cays usually keep themselves very clean and don't require bathing more than once every 6-8 weeks if not longer. If your cat is not grooming regularly, have him examined by your vet to diagnose illness or injury as either can commonly cause a change in behavior or grooming habits.

Brushing more often (in an area that's easy to clean up any hair that flies away) can certainly help. Keeping carpets and furniture clean can also help reduce pet dander and allergens. If you do a search online, there are also special shampoo sprays that can be used on cats to help reduce excess dander without harm to your cat. Having an antihistamine on hand for your friend to use, and keeping bedding/cat towers/etc out of common areas your friend will frequent may also help.

Yes, this is normal but there is not really much you can do but daily brushing. All those "low shedding" products are a waste of money in my opinion. The only thing I can think of that may help is putting her on a salmon oil supplement. Both cats can take it. ( https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/product/wild-alaskan-salmon-oil-cat-food-supplement )