my cats casting

[puddicat]

anyone got any tips of reducing the amount of hair that my cat is leaving everywhere in rather large mounds, she isnt a very tactile cat, but would grooming her help and what should i use thnx

[CheekyChops]

I brush my cat - he is only shorthaired, not long - but it doesn't really help to be honest, he still sheds hair all over the place, it's what cats do I guess.

[wolf63]

I adopted two siblings about six months ago.

The tom, Frankie, is smooth coated and gets groomed when I remember.

His sister, Merlin, is long coated and quick tempered - a bad combination when it comes to grooming. I have already been to the doctor with infected bites on my hand.

She loves getting her neck done and I concentrate on that and try and get as much of the rest of her when she is distracted. Over time it has gotten easier and I usually manage to get each grooming finished without any injury.
The amount of hair that comes off her is amazing.

Have fun!

[The Big Gill]

What kind of coat does your cat have, how long have you had her, and how old is she?

If she's still young, try to get her used to regular grooming now and it will make your life easier.

I have a semi-longhaired domestic mog, and use a moulting comb (one with alternating short and long teeth) to take out loose hair.
When you stroke her, take the opportunity to feel for tangles and clumps of hair. On my cat, these usually occur around the collar area and the hindquarters / backs of the legs. If you can, try to gently loosen them with your fingers. If that doesn't get them out, I'll use a slicker brush (one with angled metal bristles).
If she doesn't get on with grooming, you could try a glove (never used one myself).