A Michael Broad Blog
I can answer this question from personal experience without relying on so-called experts. I am referring to domestic cats and, in any case, I am an expert. 🤔 If you flea comb your cat daily or twice daily as I do you will know when your cat is losing their winter coat because there’s …
by Alyssa W.(Nebraska) Purina® Cat Chow® Naturals My cat had a shedding problem but after I started feeding him Purina All Naturals, he doesn’t shed nearly as much and his coat is much softer and shinier too. Alyssa W. Hi Alyssa: thanks for passing on that tidbit of information about cat food. [Note: this …
The above product cost £11.99 on Amazon in the UK. My research indicates multiple benefits to cats in taking fish oil supplements but I can’t find a scientific study supporting the suggestion that is helps to stop fur shedding. However, veterinarians would probably agree that fish oil does improve the skin and helps to …
What causes a domestic cat to shed their fur? People want to know. And on the internet, they’ve been told a million times 😕 . It’s my turn. You have to answer the question from two standpoints. Firstly, you have to ask whether the cat is healthy or unhealthy. And if the answer is …
Cats are more influenced by changes in ambient light than changes in seasonal temperatures with respect to shedding fur. Cats who spend all their time indoors are exposed to constant indoor light (and some window daylight). Consequently they may shed fur lightly and grow a new coat throughout the year rather than at the …
In a sense the domestic cat does get a winter coat because he/she sheds fur in the late spring because there is more light and in the fall (autumn) as the days grow shorter, the coat thickens up for winter. This cycle applies much more to cats who spend time outdoors. The greater the …
Hair is mainly made up of keratin. It is the same material that a cat’s claws are made of. Keratin is a protein. Because hair is made up of protein, hair growth uses up a good percentage of a cat’s protein intake. A cat’s coat is made up of guard hairs, bristle or awn …
Do you have a vacuum cleaner that is specifically engineered for pet owners? Do you have a favorite vacuum cleaner which you believe is the most effective for picking up cat hairs? The vacuum cleaner manufacturers like to think that a cat owner needs a specialist machine that is particularly powerful to remove deep …
