Shedding

Hi all,

My cat is shedding like crazy these days. she started about 2-3 weeks ago. I can brush her everyday and get tons of hair out of her. I know of the problem when they get winter/summer fur, but I live in Singapore. The temperature here is always between 28-35 celsius. Is it still a seasonal thing?

I haven't changed her food or anything. So I really cannot imagine what the source of problem is.

Thanks for you answers!

Part of what triggers the shedding is changes to the length of the day - when the days start getting longer, they shed their "winter" coat and get in their "summer" coat.

Originally Posted by valanhb

Part of what triggers the shedding is changes to the length of the day - when the days start getting longer, they shed their "winter" coat and get in their "summer" coat.

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There is no change in the length of days down here in Singapore
At least none that I would have noticed

Our kitties are very attuned to the subtle light changes of the sun.
This has been going on since the beginning.

Dexter and Sadie have medium length coats with a baby fine fur undercoat.
Because the days are getting longer in So. California,
they are now beginning their annual shedding of their undercoat.

A daily brushing makes a huge difference.

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