British shorthair cats are one of the most common cats. Their biggest feature is their short bodies, so their hair is thick and colorful. Hair loss in British Shorthair cats is a common phenomenon. What should owners do when British Shorthair cats lose hair? ​​​​​​

First of all, hair loss in British shorthair cats is a normal physiological phenomenon. Because cats have the instinct to shed their hair, they will shed hair throughout their lives. Of course, if you have a British Shorthair cat at home but often shed a lot of hair, the owner needs to check whether you have the following problems:

Nutritional imbalance

Malnutrition is the main cause of hair loss in British Shorthair cats. If the cat's hair is not very good, it may be because the British Shorthair cat lacks certain nutrients, resulting in a decrease in hair quality. At this time, the owner can add some food containing deep-sea fish oil to the British Shorthair cat's daily diet, which can help the British Shorthair cat supplement the nutrients needed for its hair. Such as salmon, tuna, egg yolk, etc., and you can add some hair-beautifying foods to the food.

The cat has a skin disease

Cats suffering from skin diseases can also cause a lot of hair loss, so owners should pay attention to the cat’s skin condition. If you find a lot of small red spots on your cat's skin, as well as obvious itching, hair loss and other symptoms, it means that you have cat ringworm, and you need to use some Meownix for treatment.

If the British Shorthair cat suffers from cat ringworm, the owner needs to take the cat to the pet hospital for examination in time, and then use some cat ringworm products to treat the cat according to the doctor's recommendations. If you find that the area of ​​cat ringworm is relatively large, you can also use Miaomanqu to clean the whole body, and then use Miaomanqu for local treatment. If cat ringworm is serious, it is best to take it to a pet hospital for a comprehensive examination and treatment, and then use some special lotion on the cat according to the doctor's advice.

The British Shorthair is too stressed

If British Shorthair cats are not accompanied and cared for by their owners for a long time in daily life, they are prone to psychological problems such as depression and anxiety. When they are in a tense, stressful state for a long time, they will lose hair.

At this time, the owner should provide a comfortable environment for the British Shorthair cat and spend more time with it. When he feels stressed, you can use some toys and snacks to distract him and relieve his psychological problems.

In addition to the above three points, if the hair loss of British Shorthair cats is serious, the owner also needs to consider the following issues:

1. British Shorthair cats shed seriously during the moulting season. This may be because British Shorthair cats cannot adapt to climate change.

2. If the hair loss is caused by disease, it is necessary toTake your British Shorthair cat to the hospital for examination. If the hair loss is caused by other reasons, the owner should find the cause of the problem and take steps to solve it.

Lack of exercise

In addition to the above problems, the reason for hair loss in British Shorthair cats may also be that the owners do not clean and sanitize the British Shorthair cats well. As a result, the British Shorthair cats do not get enough exercise, and their physical fitness will also decline, resulting in hair loss. fall. Therefore, it is recommended that owners take some time to clean their British Shorthair cats every day, and at the same time encourage their British Shorthair cats to do some interesting exercises, which can help improve their physical fitness and reduce hair loss.

Frequently use a vacuum cleaner to suck the hair of British shorthair cats

When the British Shorthair cat has a lot of hair on its body, the owner can prepare a vacuum cleaner to suck up the cat's hair. Because there will be a lot of hair at home, such as hair shed from pets, food crumbs eaten, hair shed in the environment, etc. If these hairs are not cleaned up in time, they will cause hair to be everywhere in the house, so just use a vacuum cleaner to remove them. At the same time, owners should also comb their cats' hair frequently to make the cat's hair neater and cleaner.