What to do about severe summer cat shedding

Summer cat shedding can be caused by normal metabolism, parasite infection, and skin diseases. If there are no accompanying physical discomfort symptoms, it is generally a normal physiological phenomenon, and owners do not need to worry too much. If there are also symptoms such as skin redness, itching, etc., owners should take their cats to a regular veterinary hospital in time to avoid delaying the diagnosis and exacerbating the symptoms.

1. Normal Metabolism

In hot summer, cats generally shed their winter down to facilitate body cooling, so shedding severely is a normal physiological phenomenon that will not usually affect their health. Owners do not need to worry too much. Regularly brushing or combing your cat's hair can prevent knots, reduce hair shed, and maintain home hygiene.

1. Parasite Infection

If a cat sheds severely and often bites or scratches its body, it is likely to be infected with parasites, which will usually accompany symptoms such as redness, itching, and dandruff. In this case, take your cat to a regular pet hospital for diagnosis and treatment under a doctor's guidance, which can effectively alleviate the symptoms.

1. Skin Diseases

This could be caused by not giving your cat regular baths or cleaning its living environment frequently. Bacteria may breed on the cat's skin surface, causing inflammatory lesions and symptoms such as itching, redness, and hair loss. In this case, take your cat to a pet hospital for inspection and targeted treatment based on the examination results. In daily life, pay attention to your cat's hygiene, give it regular baths, and regularly disinfect and clean its living environment, which is beneficial to your cat's health.