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I have a long haired white cat that sheds (much more than my black short-haired cat). Every time you hug him, you end up covered with fur. It seems natural for him though; he doesn't get bald and all and has been seen by the vet. The main issue for me is the amount of fur I get on my favorite black shirt or pants every time I carry him.

I find it difficult to even carry him because I wear dark clothing most of the time. Every time I put him on my lap, his fur is all over my clothes.

What could be causing this and/or how do I minimize the shedding?

Zaralynda
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Nathan
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Given that the amount of shedding is normal, I don't think there's anything you can do to lessen it. However, you can somewhat reduce the amount that ends up on you, by grooming him frequently. Most cats love being groomed, so it will be a bonding experience for both of you. Start slowly, a little bit at a time, so he can get used to it.

To remove the maximum amount of loose hair, try a slicker brush. That's a flat, metal brush with small, fine wire bristles. The bristles are bent backward to help remove loose hair.

Another option is one of those small rubber brushes that fit in your palm.

mhwombat
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In hot weather months, you can reduce shedding and help the cat handle the heat by cutting the hair short - to the skin (lion cut) or about the length of a short haired cat (teddy bear cut).

Regular brushing helps. A way to keep hair off your clothes is to keep a towel handy and put the cat on the towel on your lap.

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To reduce the amount of fur a cat malts over your furniture and clothes you could try a deshedder brush. I have four cats and use one of these; two love it and the other two hate it. As this is my first post I'm not sure if I can share the brand here but you can search online shops for this tool. They're not usually cheap for a decent one.

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Put him in a cats pajama that is cute and soft until you can groom him. My cat likes wearing clothes now and used to leave long white hair everywhere too. I noticed a huge drop in fur on my furniture, floor and clothes. When you groom him you will see alot of loose hair that could have been on everything. I had to buy a few more colors since my cat drags the clothes to me if she isn't covered. I think its a security thing.

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