Moulting

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

) 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!

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

)

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

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???

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