Thank God I happened onto this site. I have taken in another stray and he is shedding so bad that I don't want to keep him for that reason alone! He has been living outdoors in the neighborhood for at least a year in Texas. Since we are just getting over a hot summer, I wouldn't think this guy would be shedding so bad right now. After reading the posts here, maybe it is because he was a stray and is indoors now and getting a steady good diet of "Wellness" dry food. He also had his vaccinations, got neutered, dewormed, treated for fleas, and I gave him a "Revolution" treatment. I know that is a lot for him at once. I have 2 other cats that I took in at 3 months old that had only lived outdoors and they do not hardly shed at all. So you think this will stop once he has grown in a new healthy coat? I am trying to find him a good home and am hoping this shedding will calm down so someone will want him. Thanks for your help.
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Hi and welcome !! So wonderful that you have taken him in and given him a chance. I can only guess that it would more than likely get better. You have done all the right things.
Maybe brushing and adding a little fish oil supplement would help. Your vet can guide you to ones that would be good for him. I use Nordic Naturals brand recommended by my vet.
Maybe brushing and adding a little fish oil supplement would help. Your vet can guide you to ones that would be good for him. I use Nordic Naturals brand recommended by my vet.

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It takes time for a cat's coat to fully replace itself.
All of mine are fluffing up a bit more, including the female who usually has thin fur. As a result they're shedding a bit more and needing more brushing.
Also, not all DSH coats are the same. Some have a more fluffy undercoat and will shed more no matter what. All you can do is brush more often.
All of mine are fluffing up a bit more, including the female who usually has thin fur. As a result they're shedding a bit more and needing more brushing.
Also, not all DSH coats are the same. Some have a more fluffy undercoat and will shed more no matter what. All you can do is brush more often.

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