Dealing With Heavy Spring Shedding

1 Brush, Bathe, Feed

A daily pin-brush session removes loose fur before it flies everywhere and prevents mats; go gently and the cat will come running for it. Bathe once or twice a month with a cat-specific shampoo—wrong products cause allergies and skin disease—and always dry fully to avoid colds.

Good nutrition grows a sleek coat: avoid over-salty food that strains the kidneys, feed proper cat food, and add skin/hair nutrients such as vitamins and omega-3/6, which also help the heart.

2 Handle Hairballs

Cats swallow fur while grooming, forming hairballs they vomit. A hairball gel works by lubricating the gut to pass the mass—think of it as a lubricant, not a dissolver. Avoid inducing vomit with cat grass, since frequent vomiting can burn the esophagus and risk pancreatitis.