When longhair cats are mentioned, breeds such as Ragdolls, Persians, and Maine Coons come to mind in most people's minds. Most of them are very elegant and beautiful, with long hair that is soft and shiny, and has an aristocratic temperament. Ragdolls, in particular, are also known as "little princesses" in the cat world because of their super high looks.
However, although long-haired cats are good-looking, their hair is difficult to take care of, which often causes headaches for owners. For many owners, raising a long-haired cat really takes a lot of time and effort.
Due to the long coat of these cats, knots sometimes appear. It is recommended that cat owners choose a suitable comb for their cats according to their conditions. When grooming, try to be as gentle as possible to avoid hurting the cat's skin or making the cat feel uncomfortable and resist.
Long-haired cats also have a lot of hair on their tails. Because of the large amount and length of hair, the hair on the tail is also easy to tangle. Therefore, when brushing the tail, you should also be careful not to rush it, but to brush it little by little, and remember not to pull too hard.
Diligently grooming cats is a must for owners every day. Brushing the cat every day can help the cat to remove waste hair, dust and bacteria from the body, avoid the falling cat hair flying all over the house, and also promote the blood circulation of the cat.
If you have long-haired cats, you also need to take care of their fur, otherwise the cat's fur will easily dry out and dull. Long-haired cats are quiet, so they don't need to be bathed frequently. Generally, shorthair cats should be washed once every 2-3 months, and long-haired cats should be washed once every 1-2 months. To bathe long-haired cats, be sure to use very professional pet care products, because their hair needs special care than short-haired cats. In addition to using pet shampoo to bathe long-haired cats, a special hair conditioner for cats is usually used to keep the cat's hair soft, elegant and shiny.
If the owner finds that his cat has serious hair loss, he should accompany the cat to exercise more. Accompany cats to exercise and play at home, and let them exercise more, which can help cats improve their resistance. The cat's physical fitness has become stronger, and the phenomenon of hair loss will also be reduced.
Cats are carnivores, so they have a high demand for protein. The intake of animal protein can not only meet the nutritional needs of cats, but also improve the quality of hair. The pet owner can regularly feed the cat some boiled chicken breast, beef, fish, quail, etc., can supplement protein, or choose cat food with more than 30% protein.
Sunbathing is also a great way to do it at zero cost. This will allow the cat to bask in the sun, which will help promote its metabolism and make the cat healthier.