British shorthair cats rarely shed hair. If they are fed correctly and cared for scientifically, it can be said that there is basically no hair loss. However, when the seasons change, hair loss still occurs. It is just that compared to other long-haired cats , less hair loss.

British shorthair cats rarely shed hair. If they are fed correctly and cared for scientifically, it can be said that there is basically no hair loss. However, when the seasons change, hair loss still occurs. It is just that compared to other long-haired cats , less hair loss. If a large amount of hair loss does not occur during the season change, the cat owner should pay attention to whether the cat has any physical problems or what care misunderstandings it has made recently.

Although salt has certain health benefits for cats, eating too much will cause cats to shed a lot of hair. If you usually make homemade food for your cat, try not to add salt or just a little bit, and don’t add oil either. Cats should mainly eat a light diet. In addition, for cats who eat cat food or canned food, it is recommended to choose natural food that is low in oil and salt.

The nutritional content of cat food is not enough to meet the nutritional needs of the cat's body, which will lead to malnutrition, and the nutrition of the hair is not satisfied, and it will naturally shed a lot of hair. Therefore, owners should choose good-quality natural food for their cats instead of buying low-quality cat food for cheap. You can also feed some fish, chicken breasts, egg yolks, carrots and other foods to increase muscle mass, or give your cat nutritional paste. You can also give lecithin to cats to supplement hair nutrition, prevent non-seasonal hair loss, and prevent skin diseases.

Bathing a cat too frequently or using human body wash will damage the cat’s hair follicles and skin, causing the hair to fall off easily, become dry and rough. Cats can be bathed 2-3 times a month. If they get dirty while playing outside, you can increase the frequency of bathing appropriately. Never give your cat a bath every few days. And you need to use cat-specific shower gel for cats to suit the cat’s skin type.

Cats with skin diseases will also lose their hair. Owners can find abnormalities on the cat's skin, such as dandruff, hard scabs, red spots, papules and other symptoms. If a cat is found to have a skin disease, it should be treated promptly with medication.