There are two main types of cat moulting: seasonal moulting and kitten lanugo moulting.
seasonal moulting
Seasonal hair change in cats usually occurs in spring and fall, around March to May or September to November each year. During these periods, in order to adapt to climate change, the cat’s hair loss will be more serious. If the cat is in this hair change period, the owner does not need to worry too much, but should brush the cat’s hair regularly and clean up the fallen hair in time.
Kittens Changing Litter
As cats grow, they will replace their lanugo and the newly grown hair will be denser and better to the touch. If the cat’s hair replacement is irregular, irregular hair loss may occur. Kittens usually begin to change their lanugo when they are two or three months old and complete the process before adulthood.
abnormal hair loss
If the owner fails to provide adequate nutrition for the cat and feeds a single cat food for a long period of time, the cat may suffer from poor hair quality and severe hair loss due to insufficient nutrition. In addition, skin diseases, parasitic infections or improper bathing may also lead to abnormal hair loss in cats. When encountering this situation, it is recommended to bring the cat to the pet hospital for examination and timely treatment.
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