- 1). Feed your cat an appropriate diet and avoid giving it food for humans. Cats have specific nutritional needs that require specially balanced diets. Choose a quality cat food that has high levels of Omega 3 and 6 fatty acids to help keep the skin soft and the fur shiny. If necessary, provide additional Omega 3 and 6 fatty acids in the form of supplements designed for cats.
- 2). Brush your cat daily. By brushing regularly, the fur gets trapped in the brush and won't go all over your clothes and home. A deshedding tool can also improve shedding by removing loose hair from the undercoat. As an added bonus, brushing and deshedding make hairballs less likely.
- 3). Bathe your cat once a month using either a dry pet shampoo or cat wipes. Most cats hate taking a wet bath so using dry shampoo or wipes makes bathing less upsetting for them. Stress only aggravates shedding.
- 4). Visit a veterinarian to find medical causes. Allergies to food or environment can provoke excessive shedding. Other medical reasons include thyroid disorders and hormonal imbalances.
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