American Shorthair is not only beautiful, but also very strong and rarely sick from birth. Under normal circumstances, its average lifespan can reach 15 to 20 years, but cats will inevitably have hair loss problems. How to solve the problem of American shorthair cat hair loss?

American Shorthair

Solutions for American Shorthair shedding:

1. Spend a few minutes a day grooming the American Shorthair

Don't think American Shorthair is a hassle to groom, and if you make it a daily habit, your American Shorthair will feel comfortable and willing to play this game with you every day. Of course, you will also be very trouble-free! Because brushing every day can comb out a lot of dead hair, it is the fundamental method to remove hair loss, and it can also avoid hair knots. Healthy skin is the key to hair loss.

2. Moderate bathing

Some parents wish to bathe their American Shorthair cat every day, while some parents do not bathe the cat once a year or a half , In fact, this is all wrong! The correct cat bath should be washed every 5-7 days in summer and every 7-10 days in winter. If you see American Shorthair cats shedding hair, it is absolutely wrong to bathe them repeatedly. Over-frequent bathing will only damage the skin tissue and cause more terrible hair loss. It also makes the cat's skin sensitive and fragile.

3. Choose an appropriate shampoo

The American Shorthair has neutral skin and should use pets specific Shampoo, not suitable for alkaline shampoo. Some people even use disinfectants such as Dettol, which are chemically harmful liquids and should never be used on cats, because these substances will damage the cat's skin, cause allergies and cause hair loss.

4. Moderate sun exposure can help American Shorthair cats absorb ultraviolet rays

Sun exposure can make cats' skin and hair healthier. All cats love to be in the sun, but provide them with shade and not for too long to avoid sunburn or dehydration.

5. Cut the hair a little shorter

In fact, summer is here, and it’s not bad to change the hairstyle for the American Shorthair cat! Cutting the hair shorter is not only easier Grooming also makes it easy to observe the condition of the American Shorthair cat's skin, which is very helpful in improving hair loss and makes the cat feel cool and comfortable.

It is recommended to take the American Shorthair cat to a regular pet beauty salon for trimming, because the cat will not let you cut it as obediently as the dog. Ugly hurts the cat's self-esteem, so next time it won't let you cut it again.