Huge shedding problem?!?!?

my cat has always shedded a lot of hair...she sheds mostly on her back near her butt. that's her favorite place to be scratched...could this be an itchy-skin problem, if so, what? or just a simple shedding problem...if so, can i have some good remedies?

Huge shedding problem?!?!?
1. Take her to the vet. They are the best people to tell you what do to help you kitty.


Your vet will do several different tests. Look to see if your kitty has fleas. He might switch your kitties diet or offer you skin testing to find out if she is allergic to anything.


2. You could try switching her to Science Diet Sensitive Skin. It has a lot of Omega 3 fatty acids, and a lower Omega 6's.
Reply:Skin diseases would be easy to figure out. Scaly skin,bald patches, redness, swelling. Go to your favorite pet shoppe and purchase a shedding comb. This really helps to keep the house from turning into a giant hair ball. Have a purrrfect year.
Reply:Brush her daily. My cat also gets flaky dry skin in the same spot. The vet told us to use neosporin, it's safe and it works great!
Reply:I doubt it is a major skin problem. Cats shed loads of hair naturally- it is part of their lifestyle. If you pet it in a certian area frequently, maybe it sheds more thier becuase it is pet their more often. If not, maybe it is dry skin. Check to see if it has dandruff in its fur. My cat had that. We took her to the vet and the vet said that it was only dry skin, and it would eventually get better. It did.
Reply:Shedding: A natural process





Face it, cats shed. Shedding is the result of the natural turn-over of a cat’s coat. In some cats, particularly those that spend time outdoors, shedding is related to the light-dark cycle. Spring shedding is needed to lose the thick winter cover, and fall shedding occurs in preparation for growing a new warm coat. Other cats shed year-round. Indoor cats tend to shed year-round because we leave our lights on in the home until late, and on irregular cycles so the cat’s system is tricked into thinking the seasons are always changing, thus the loss of the natural rhythm of the seasonal shedding seen in outdoor cats.





Certain breeds have been purported to not shed: the Cornish Rex and Devon Rex have short, fine fur that results in less noticeable shedding, and the hairless Sphynx is actually covered in a fine down that won’t shed. This results in less noticeable fur accumulation around the house, but since allergies are usually caused by contact with saliva and dander (fine skin flakes, like dandruff), these cats may not be hypoallergenic.





So, what can you do to minimize the fur tumbleweeds floating around your home? Brushing and combing your cat on a regular basis is the most important control method. It will also decrease hairball frequency, help you keep an eye on your cat’s skin and coat for potential problems such as skin infections and bald areas, and is a fun and relaxing activity for both you and your cat. It is never too early to start brushing, but is important to start sessions slowly, and give your cat treats to reinforce calm behavior during grooming.





The style of brush will depend on your cat’s coat. For example, short-coated breeds may do best with soft brushes and a flea comb, which has short fine teeth that are close together. The flea comb may not be needed for fleas, but is a great tool to pull out dead hair. Long-coated breeds that tend to get matted (thick clumps of knotted of fur) may do better with wire “slicker” brushes and a comb with widely spaced teeth. If matting is severe, consult your veterinarian, as they may recommend clipping your cat as a less traumatic way to remove all of those knots. A longhaired cat that resists brushing may benefit from being professionally groomed several times a year.





There are many products marketed to decrease the amount of shedding. These include fish oil-based vitamins and a number of different sprays and creams that you apply to the skin. None of these products work miracles, and so are used to supplement regular brushing. Proper nutrition can help to keep skin and hair healthy and this keeps the hair cycle normalized, minimizing shed hair. Proper overall oil, vitamin, mineral and amino acid (protein subunits) balance in the diet is important for normal skin, nails and hair so feed a high quality diet. Omega fatty acids help keep skin inflammation at bay, and a cat that is less dry and irritated will scratch less, and thus less hair will be groomed and scratched/chewed off.





In summary, shedding is a natural process that all cat owners must eventually come to terms with. Frequent brushing is the most important way to control shedding, and a good vacuum and lint brush (or several) will keep you from looking like a tumbleweed yourself!





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A flea comb is one tool that can be used to strip out dead hair from the coat to help reduce shedding onto furniture.
Reply:i would like to know too cause we have a cat who loses a lot of hair.
Reply:call the vet skin desiease