Attack of the Fur

As winter is coming to a close, we realize that the long beautiful furry days come to an end as well. Spring is a time of warmer weather, singing birds, and new life. It is also the beginning of the dreaded shedding season. If you have a wonderfully fluffy cat like mine, or maybe one that is just prone to leaving fur all over the place, here is a guide to making the allergy season a little less fluffy. 

1. START EARLY. 

As you are reading this probably in the mid of February, think about what will happen in the next 3 months. There will be fur from any hair-bearing animals EVERYWHERE. It's best to begin brushing down those animals ahead of time. When the start shedding in clumps, you would have already caught it. Brushing a cat's coat not only helps with the shedding problem, but it also helps the fur to look better and well groomed, and it keeps your precious cat from hacking up hairballs. 

2. CLEAN OFTEN.

In fact, keep a vacuum nearby. And any kind of floor cleaner and sponge. All those pesky hairs will be everywhere, so its necessary to vacuum often, especially is someone in the household has any allergies. If the cat still has any loose fur in its coat, it may leave some nasty surprises around the house. We have some problems with my cat Chloe since she has a weak stomach and some thick fur, so we have to clean the carpets a lot during the spring time.

3. INVEST IN HEALTHY FUR.

Try feeding your cat some of that special cat food for healthy coats. This is like a finishing touch to a healthy fur coat, and could cut down on the amount of stray fur. Some pet stores offer vitamins for healthy fur too. 

One last tip during shedding season: Get some sticky tape rollers. These things are great for getting that pesky fur off of clothes and furniture.

Stay fur-free this spring!