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Mags
18-03-2005, 06:49 PM
Cassie is now shedding her winter coat heavily. She gets brushed every day and I ocassionally use the mitt on her.

The problem is she is now coughing up hair almost every day, thick clumps of it.

Is there anything I can give her help this problem?

Will be grateful for any help and ideas.

Fran
18-03-2005, 07:04 PM
To be honest Mags, I never have a problem with this. What about giving her some tuna in oil, that's supposed to help with furballs isn't it? I am sure someone else will come along with some good advice :-)

bobbie3917
18-03-2005, 07:38 PM
im sure that sam said that Vaseline on the paws is good for that

Mags
18-03-2005, 08:18 PM
Oh yes Nat, you're right she did! I looked back through all the health/grooming posts and I missed (and forgot :roll: ) that she had said that. Thanks!

PK tuna in oil is worth a try as well - I know Cassie will love that.

It's no fun being woken in the night heaving like mad to get the fur up! :evil:

Fran
18-03-2005, 09:58 PM
No that can't be pleasant at all Mags :( You will have to let us know if you find something that helps her.

Kazz
18-03-2005, 10:30 PM
There must be something you can do to help her.

It must be awful for her.

Mags
18-03-2005, 10:39 PM
I'm going to start on the vaseline and tuna in oil treatment tomorrow to see if it makes any difference.

I've mentioned it to the vet when she goes for her checks and she says to brush her regularly (which I do anyway :roll: )

shonedek
19-03-2005, 08:56 PM
Mags please BEWARE giving tuna or tuna oil.It can can be fatal to cats as it contains an emzine that affects their organs,its also highly additive.Having said that small doses is fine.I give mine a teaspoon each once a month.

Mags
19-03-2005, 10:40 PM
:shock: I think I might stick to the vaseline then Sam, thanks for the warning.

Fran
19-03-2005, 11:10 PM
How does it affect the organs Sam? I haven't heard that .. It was a vet that suggested it to me years ago. Lucky has tuna in oil very often and she is eighteen???

Mags
19-03-2005, 11:24 PM
Oh it's so confusing :?

shonedek
20-03-2005, 02:29 AM
Tuna is very high in polyunsaturated fats which cats Cant metabolize.
It also depleats vitamin E and can give them yellow fat disease.
contains very high levels of Mercury
basicly they can get very addicted,most can meats contain Tuna because cats love the taste of it.They can get a disease which is like the shakes cant remember what its called.
You would be better off giving sardines .
Theres a big debate about it in rawpaws.
i used to feed Tuna but im very carfull now after we had an issue with a big cat food chain and all i will say is we won.Now i wont feed it and thats why i feed the diet that i do,
At the end of the day the choice is yours

Mags
20-03-2005, 10:46 AM
Thanks for the info Sam! :wink:

Fran
20-03-2005, 10:49 AM
:shock: Think I better switch to sardines then Sam

Mags
20-03-2005, 10:51 AM
Come to think of it, Cassie won't eat tinned tuna cat food for some reason.

shonedek
20-03-2005, 05:31 PM
sardines are a much safer way to treat your cats and for hairball control has the same affect.I didnt mean to scare any one BUT you need to be aware

Mags
20-03-2005, 06:16 PM
No worries Sam, I'm always glad of advice and tips :wink:

Fran
20-03-2005, 06:43 PM
Me too, thanks Sam :-)

Fran
23-03-2005, 10:13 PM
How are Cassie's shedding problems Mags? Did any of the remedies work?

Mags
23-03-2005, 10:18 PM
I've been trying the vaseline on her paws and she does lick it off but she is still shedding a lot of hair. Perhaps it's early days yet to see any results.
She always sleeps in a chair at night and as if by magic, it is transformed into a mohair one by morning!! :lol:

Fran
23-03-2005, 10:23 PM
:-D @ Mags

Maybe the worst of the shedding is nearly over Mags :?

Mags
23-03-2005, 10:32 PM
I somehow don't think so PK! I was brushing and combing her all through the summer last year and I could have stuffed a cushion with it!!! :lol:

Her coat is really shiny so it's not as if it is in bad condition.

Have you ever taken you cat to the vet and noticed the table after? It's absolutely covered in hair when I take Cassie - the vet told me that most animals shed hair when they visit due to nerves..........all I can say is Cassie must be really nervous!! :roll:

Fran
23-03-2005, 10:49 PM
I don't really have this problem. Always thought it is because they are all short haired but Cassie is short haired isn't she Mags? Yes they do shed a little at the vets but I wouldn't say it was excessive. I suppose, cats like humans are all different :roll:

Mags
23-03-2005, 11:05 PM
Yes Cassie is short haired.

Trust me to get the awkward one! :roll:

Fran
24-03-2005, 09:24 AM
Good job you love her so much Mags :lol:

Mags
24-03-2005, 12:39 PM
I'll have to get her a curry comb!!! :lol:

Fran
24-03-2005, 01:21 PM
I have got half a dozen curry combs lying around somewhere :lol:

shonedek
24-03-2005, 02:43 PM
the problem with short hairs is they stick to everything and are a right *** to get off.Long hairs are much easier

Mags
24-03-2005, 06:50 PM
[quote="shonedek"]the problem with short hairs is they stick to everything and are a right *** to get off.Long hairs are much easier[/quote

You're so right Sam!!

Perhaps I should get her extensions? :-D

Fran
24-03-2005, 08:39 PM
:lol: @ Mags

Well if you do Mags we can't wait to see the piccies!! Just imagining Cassie with dreadlocks :-D

Mags
24-03-2005, 09:14 PM
:lol: that would make you all jealous!! :-D

shonedek
25-03-2005, 12:48 AM
multi coloured dreadlocks for Cassie,i would love to see and just think i bet those dreadlocks dont lose hair LOL

Mags
25-03-2005, 09:43 AM
:smt005

dinahsmum
28-03-2005, 04:26 PM
Have you ever tried 'srtoking' your cat whilst wearing rubber gloves? Sounds a bit perv but actually the gloves help take out the shed hairs. Put a towel/cloth on your lap, sit puss down and stroke away :) . You may end up sneezing, as the hairs fly!

Abbi
28-03-2005, 04:36 PM
we have a special mitt have you can stroke them and it has rubber on it and pulls out all the loose hairs, its really good.

Mags
28-03-2005, 05:23 PM
I have heard about the rubber glove treatment DM - when she stays in the cattery they use gloves on the cats every day. I'll give it a go!!

Mags
28-03-2005, 05:25 PM
Abbi, I bought one of those mitts a couple of years ago and Cassie won't let me get near her with that on....she hates it! :( I've only got to get it out and she'll scoot away!! :roll:

janey83
14-10-2005, 07:33 PM
we have a special mitt have you can stroke them and it has rubber on it and pulls out all the loose hairs, its really good.

I use that, but now Tigger has got big clumps of nots, which i think are making him uncomfortable

Az
15-10-2005, 12:09 AM
I'm not sure but I think you might have to cut the knots/clumps of hair out :shock: I know someone who has a persian and if she does not get a daily comb her hair can get knotted, and then the knots have to cut out very carefully with scissors. Otherwise it can be very uncomfortable for the cats....