Persian Cats – How to Prevent Shedding

If you own a cat – particularly a long-haired cat like a Persian – the chances are good that you have a shedding problem... well, the cat is shedding, and this is a problem for you. So, how can a Persian owner deal with shedding, and prevent cat hair from covering their clothes and furnishings?

Simply put, there is really little that you can do to prevent shedding. Cats are simply going to shed. You can reduce the amount of shedding that happens, and you can also choose furnishings and clothing with shedding in mind.

First, make sure that you are brushing your Persian daily, and giving him a bath at least once every month. This will greatly reduce the amount of cat hair that you have flying around the house. As far as the actual shedding goes, this is all that you can really do.

Next, choose furnishings and clothing wisely. Select furniture that is covered with materials that will not attract cat hair – or furnishings with covers that will actually hide the cat hair. Wooden furniture is your best bet, but it isn't necessarily comfortable. Furniture that has removable coverings that can be washed is ideal. Vinyl type furniture is perfect, but again, it may not be very comfortable.

As far as clothing goes, use the same concept. When you make a clothing purchase, consider how easily the clothing will pick up the cat hair around your home. Buy a nice supply of lint brushes or rollers along with the new clothes, and don't put on clothes that you wear out or to work until you are ready to walk out of the door. Keep a lint roller in your car as well.

It is a good idea to have one room that is off limits to your cat. This is a room where clothing should be stored. It should be the room where you dress as well. The cat should never be allowed in this room – however the cat may see this as a problem. Cats tend to hate closed doors, and especially want to be in rooms that you don't want them in.

Each week, clean the cat hair off of the furniture. Invest in a hand held steam cleaner and vacuum. Vacuum the floors, sweep and mop, and wash bed linens. Once every month or so, you will need to remove curtains and drapes and wash them as well.

Again, shedding is a problem – for the cat owner – but with a little thought, and some wise decisions, you can make shedding less of a problem in your household, and in your life. Just realize that if you own a Persian, shedding is simply a part of the deal, and there is very little that you can do about it.