Cats are some of the cleanest creatures on the planet. In order to keep their coat in perfect condition, they lick it every day. Part of the hair is then swallowed and excreted naturally. If the cat has fluffy long hair or is actively molting, then the animal may swallow too much hair, which can cause problems with the gastrointestinal tract.
It is necessary
- - combs and slickers;
- - mild shampoo for cats;
- -paste for removing wool;
- -cat mint.
Instructions
Step 1
If you are the owner of a long-haired cat, then it is necessary to accustom it to regular brushing from early childhood. To do this, you need to buy a special brush and slicker and comb your pet 1-2 times a week, otherwise the swallowed wool will clog the stomach. When an animal sheds, it must be brushed daily.
Step 2
Problems with excessive swallowed hair can occur in cats with normal hair during active shedding. It is also recommended to scratch your pet regularly during this period.
Step 3
If the animal sheds very violently, then the following method will sooner complete this process: wet the cat's hair with water, rinse it with a gentle shampoo, rinse off the foam, and then comb the wet hair with a comb with rare teeth. Lather the coat again and rinse thoroughly under running water.
Step 4
Cats have a natural mechanism for getting rid of excess hair in their stomachs through regurgitation. Many owners scold their pet for this. Never do this, as the cat cannot control this natural process for her.
Step 5
Veterinarians advise to give long-haired murkas, as well as cats during active molting, a special paste that dissolves the wool accumulated in the stomach. It must be used strictly according to the instructions. It should be noted that this paste can be given to long-haired animals as a preventive measure.
Step 6
In nature, cats get rid of excess hair by eating grass, which then comes back out along with bits of hair. Domestic cats do not have this option, so you can buy catnip seeds at the pet store, a herb that your cat will gladly eat. Plant the seeds in a bowl with soil and after the shoots appear, offer your pet a natural cure for excess hair.
