This year, a new term has emerged in the cat-owning world: "garlic clove fur," which is equivalent to high-end fur for cats. Simply put, if your cat has distinct layers of fur, it means you're taking good care of it. "Garlic clove fur" originally came from the fur industry; more accurately, it's "garlic clove down," signifying a thick, warm undercoat—definitely top-quality.
There are usually two reasons why a cat displays garlic-clove-shaped hairs:
First: A cat with thick, dense undercoat and healthy fur naturally indicates that it is well-nourished. Dry, sparse fur, on the other hand, is obviously unhealthy.
Second: When a cat is overweight, its skin stretches, and combined with its thick fur, this creates noticeable layering. Humans have stretch marks from obesity, while cats have garlic-clove-shaped fur.
In fact, the appearance of garlic-clove-shaped hairs on a cat can indeed indicate that you are taking good care of your cat. Stray cats, on the other hand, usually don't have this feature due to insufficient nutrition.
After all, good nutrition results in healthy fur, but it's important to note that your cat may be overweight. Scientific feeding is the most crucial factor.
Therefore, we need to correct something here. We don't necessarily have to follow the trend of raising cats with "garlic clove-shaped" fur, but it's still worth pursuing a cat with beautiful and soft fur. After all, good fur enhances the experience of petting and cuddling your cat.
I often see netizens asking, "My cat is shedding so much fur that it's almost bald, why is that?"
In fact, the condition of a cat's fur is a very important indicator of its health. Soft, shiny fur makes a cat look energetic and healthy. However, if a cat's fur is dry, sheds excessively, and lacks luster like straw, it directly reflects that the cat may have a nutritional imbalance.
The most common fur problems in cats are rough fur, shedding, thinning fur, and tangles. Shedding is especially problematic, as it's like raising a walking dandelion, shedding fur wherever it goes.
