What's going on with my cat's layered fur?

A cat's layered fur may be due to dirtiness, malnutrition, obesity, or skin diseases.

Dirty fur

If a cat hasn't had a bath for a long time, its fur will become dry and sticky, causing layers to form. Touching the fur will usually feel dry and tacky. This issue can be resolved by giving the cat a bath and cleaning its fur. However, cats should not be bathed too frequently. It is recommended to bathe them every 2-6 months and use pet-specific shampoo.

Malnutrition

If a cat's diet is monotonous or lacks sufficient nutrients, it may lead to hair loss and layered fur. The fur will be dry, coarse, and prone to breakage. To address this, the cat's diet should be adjusted. Feed the cat balanced cat food, and additional foods like chicken breast, beef, meatballs, cans, and nutritional supplements.

Obesity

If a cat is overweight, it can cause layered fur due to the accumulation of subcutaneous fat, which makes the hair distance between layers. To solve this, reduce the cat's food intake and consider feeding smaller, more frequent meals, accompanied by more physical activity.

Skin diseases

If a cat has layered fur accompanied by symptoms like hair loss, dandruff, crusts, and itching, it may be due to skin diseases such as ringworm or mites. In this case, take the cat to a pet hospital for inspection and treat the underlying cause.