In the wild, cats grow hair seasonally. They build up coats in winter and shed in spring and summer to allow air in and cool the body. Due to domestication, breeding, and climate change, many cats shed year-round.

Sometimes this shedding coat gets stuck with dander and oils, or it lacks cleaning. This, in turn, causes year-round matting and shedding.

In my cat grooming business, my busiest time is usually the end of winter, when that winter coat has come in, but there was nowhere to go due to last year’s shedding coat, oils and dander. These cats are matted, and the owners have waited as long as they could due to the cold. I will usually clip these cats, either all over or just matting, and recommend a regular prevention groom.

Bathing removes these excess oils and dander; blow-drying helps separate the hairs and remove this excess undercoat. Bathing regularly can reduce shedding and prevent matting. If excessive shedding persists or balding patches are present, a change of diet or veterinary treatment may be required.

Are you using the right tools? Some tools do not work effectively or require being used in a particular way. If you need help, seek your cat groomer’s advice or see our cat maintenance course on correct tools and their use. Many tools I see brought at pet shops have been sold to the wrong coat type or species.

Please see our courses if you would like to learn my Cat Groomers’ techniques on how to bathe and blow-dry your cat effectively and with minimal stress. https://learncatgrooming.com.au

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