What should I do if my Egyptian cat sheds hair? Generally speaking, it is normal for cats. After all, their hair is also replaced. However, some people say that there is hair everywhere in the house. So how can you make your cat shed less hair?

Reasons why cats shed hair:

1. Seasonal hair loss: The main reason for Egyptian cat hair loss is generally seasonal hair loss. When spring and summer come, Egyptian cats will shed their down; when autumn and winter come, Egyptian cats will put on thick down.

2. Excessive salt intake: Salt is one of the taboos in Egyptian cat food. Egyptian cats have very little demand for salt. Egyptian cats have a poor sense of taste. If they are not careful about their diet, they will often consume too much salt unknowingly. Excessive salt will not only cause a burden on the kidneys of Egyptian cats. , it will also cause the Egyptian cat’s hair to dry out and lose hair.

3. Malnutrition: If the Egyptian cat’s hair is dry and dull, and the hair is easy to break and fall off, it may be that the Egyptian cat has malnutrition. Generally speaking, Abyssinian cats with weak gastrointestinal function Hair loss is prone to occur due to malnutrition.

4. Caused by cat ringworm: If Egyptian cats under one year old and Egyptian cats over eight years old suddenly experience a large amount of hair loss, and there is dandruff at the root of the hair, the hair is fragile and falls off as soon as it is pulled out, and even the skin is exposed, It is important to note that Egyptian cats are suffering from cat ringworm and need timely treatment.

How to protect the hair of Egyptian cats

Egyptian cats have the habit of licking their fur. Because the tongue of Egyptian cats is rough, like a brush, they often use their tongues to lick themselves to remove dirt and comb their hair. But you can’t just leave all the care of your body to the Abyssinian cats themselves. Because no matter how soft the hair is, there are still places that the tongue cannot lick, especially long-haired breeds. It is difficult for Egyptian cats to keep their hair clean by themselves, so the owner’s help is essential. Moreover, if the cat is groomed manually frequently, the shed hair can be cleaned up in time to prevent the cat from swallowing the hair into the stomach and causing hair ball disease, which will cause the cat's indigestion and affect the cat's growth and development.

Daily fur care can not only remove dirt and lice, prevent hair balls, combing and brushing can also help blood circulation and promote skin metabolism. Owners can also check their physical condition by petting their Egyptian cats regularly. The main thing is that this is a time for communication between the owner and the Egyptian cat. The Egyptian cat's spirit will also calm down under the caressing and whispering of the owner.

Generally, short-haired cats should be groomed once every 2-3 days, and long-haired cats should be groomed at least once a day. It is best to start grooming after Egyptian cats are weaned. Egyptian cats may hate this kind of grooming at first.Stroking, but as long as it is done step by step every day and forms a habit, the Egyptian cat will be happy with it.

Among the fur care products, special products for Abyssinian cats include shampoo, care solution, powder, nail clippers, combs, etc., which can be purchased in pet stores.

The comb with sparse teeth is used to comb the whole body, and the comb with dense teeth is used to catch fleas. You should also prepare a small comb for combing the face. If it is a steel comb hole, it can be used semi-permanently and can also be sterilized at high temperature.