Autumn has arrived, and after playing with our cats, we sometimes find clumps of cat hair on our clothes, or our cats leaving trails of fluffy catkins in their wake. Every year, cats experience normal shedding during seasonal changes. Long-haired cats, in particular, shed more heavily to better adapt to the changing climate. Of course, besides normal shedding, other factors can also cause unusually heavy shedding. Normal shedding is nothing to worry about; regular cleaning is sufficient. But what should you do if you experience unusually heavy shedding? 
When cats shed a lot in the fall, it's best to have a comb ready in advance. Whether your cat is long-haired or short-haired, you should brush it daily. This not only removes dirt and dust from its fur but also cleans up any loose hairs still clinging to its body.
If your cat experiences severe hair loss outside of shedding season, first check its skin for any abnormalities. Cats infected with parasites may develop red patches on their skin, and in severe cases, excessive hair loss and sores may appear.
It's important to note that feline skin diseases are difficult to treat and highly prone to recurrence. To help your cat recover, it's best to take them to a veterinarian and adhere to the prescribed treatment plan. It's crucial not to give up halfway through treatment. If the cat contracts the skin disease again, treatment will be more complicated and take longer.
Besides parasites and skin diseases, severe hair loss in cats can also be caused by malnutrition (lack of protein, vitamins, minerals, excessive salt intake, etc.). If no parasites or skin diseases are found during a checkup, then the hair loss should be attributed to internal factors affecting the cat's health.
Similarly, before addressing these issues, the cat should be examined first. Treatment should only begin after the cause has been determined. Whether it's medication or the choice of treatment method, the veterinarian's advice should be followed first, and then the cat should cooperate with the treatment to help it recover quickly and stop the excessive hair loss.
Secondly, we have some tips to help get rid of the problem of cat shedding.
1. Use a professional pet shampoo to bathe your cat. Shedding in cats doesn't always happen only when the seasons change. Using the wrong shampoo can also cause shedding, sometimes even more severely than natural shedding. Therefore, if you don't want your cat to shed due to skin diseases, be sure to use a specialized pet shampoo to bathe them.
2. Regularly brush your cat's fur. It's best to buy a special soft brush for your cat. This way, the naturally shed fur will be collected on the brush and removed all at once, instead of letting their fur get tangled and run all over the house. Also, the fur won't be scattered in the crevices of furniture or in the air.
3. Avoid making your cat too excited. Cats that are frequently excited, nervous, or fearful are also a factor in their shedding. Therefore, remember to provide your cat with a quiet living environment.
4. Regularly take your cat out to sunbathe and let them run around to keep them healthy. Healthy cats generally shed very little.
5. Avoid feeding your cat high-sodium foods. Excessive salt intake can strain a cat's kidneys and cause dry, brittle fur.
6. Supplement your cat with Vitamin A. One reason cats often shed is due to insufficient Vitamin A intake; in severe cases, entire patches of fur may fall out. Therefore, owners should regularly feed their cats foods rich in Vitamin A.
