Disadvantages of shaving cats:

1. The skin loses protection and increases the risk of sunburn. Cats like to bask in the sun. When basking in the sun, their coats can block ultraviolet rays from damaging their skin and prevent mosquito bites. Without the protection of hair, cats are at increased risk of sunburn. Not only can sunburn be very painful to the skin, it can also increase the risk of developing squamous cell cancer.

2. Shaving may make the cat hotter. There is an air layer between the fluffy cat fur, which can block some heat in hot environments. Therefore, when the sun shines on them, hairy ones are cooler than hairless ones. Moreover, the cat's skin basically does not participate in the work of heat dissipation. Heat dissipation is mainly completed through breathing and the flesh pads under the feet. So shaving your cat's fur to cool her down in the summer is useless.

3. Increase the risk of skin diseases. Cat's hair has a certain waterproof effect, which can keep the fur dry. Cats are more susceptible to fungal infections if the environment is moist after shaving.

4. Lost a major way to express emotions. A cat’s hair can express emotions and help communicate. If a cat loses its hair, it will not be able to express emotions through its hair.

5. Feeling depressed or even experiencing stress reactions. Cats attach great importance to their fur, and licking their fur is also a way for them to release stress. Without their fur, cats are likely to fall into depression and may even be disliked by their peers. Shaving may also trigger a stress response, and cats may refuse to eat, hide, become irritable and other behavioral changes. For your cat’s mental health.

Situations when cats need to be shaved:

1. Skin diseases

2. Tangled hair

Cat hair Function:

The skin and coat are a strong barrier for cats. They can prevent the loss of water in the body, resist certain mechanical damage, and protect the body from harmful physical and chemical effects. damage. The skin and coat have good thermal insulation properties in cold winter, giving cats a strong ability to keep out the cold. In summer, the coat acts as a large radiator, reducing body temperature.