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Cat Forum / General Topics / July 2004shedding
I have a 16 year old short haired cat that has a really bad shedding problem and it seems to be getting worse she also has very dry skin, when i brush her it flakes off like snow. is there anything i can do about this? i have thought about bathing her but would hate to do that her as i really dont think she would appreciate it very much. any ideas? anyone? thanks Wayne > I have a 16 year old short haired cat that has a really bad shedding problem > and it seems to be getting worse [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > thanks > Wayne I'd have her seen by a vet. She's a senior so this could be happening as the result of a medical problem that you are unaware of. A few years ago my previous cat started to shed excessively and after being examined by the vet, she was diagnosed as hyperthyroid. Hopefully this is not what is going on with your cat. The cause of the problem needs to be determined before a solution can be found. Best wishes. Judy I have had her since she was a kitten and she has always been a major shedder. she now gets burs and knots in her hair that take forever to brush out and cannot be all that comfortable either she isnt losing hair as in going bald she just sheds alot but i will take her to the vet and see what he says Thanks Wayne > > I have a 16 year old short haired cat that has a really bad shedding > problem [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] > > Judy > I have had her since she was a kitten and she has always been a major > shedder. she now gets burs and knots in her hair that take forever to brush [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > Thanks > Wayne As cats get older they can have trouble grooming themselves. A vet visit can rule out a health problem that could be the cause. I could also be arthritis or she might just not be as flexible and therefore able to reach all the spots she groomed when younger. Either way you see more hair and tangles. W |
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