Hello , i tried everything for my cat she shed hair every day , she only likes the fish cat food and we always gave her gourmet fish with shrimp, i tried her 3 weeks ago with whiskers fish with jelly food the 1+ year old and her coat has gone nice and shiny and soft and her hairs have stopped falling out. Only took 3 weeks iam so happy i can stroke her more now. I always buy the whiskers food now
This video was very helpful. I'm going to begin switching his food to wet food and less dry (he loves his dry food). I'm also going to get a furminator. I feel like I am literally drowning in cat hair in my apartment no matter what season it is. The vet said it was normal, but I really don't feel like it is. I'm embarrassed to have people come to my house and I have to vaccum everyday.
that is literally the same thing happened to me. I took him to the vet and they said it was just normal because they are shedding their winter coat. they made me pay $40 for literally nothing.. also I got my cat a hair brush and it actually works really well its on amazon
@@kingdomchyldmoments4081 oh my goodness, same here and I’m allergic to my cats dander. I mean the shedding is really bad, it’s floating in the air! Driving me crazy. I purchased Purina Pro a plan Liveclear cat food that reduces allergens I believe my boy has allergies to something because he scratches so much.
The problem is that it just doesn't swipe away 😩, the fur literally penetrates the fabric to the point where you kinda gotta pull it out piece by piece
I adopted two 6 month old kittens, four months apart. I started them both on a combination of commercial can and raw chicken, as they acclimated and I learned more about feline nutrition--making the complete transformation to the raw prey model. I added chopped, fresh, raw chicken necks for 10% bone requirement, they love munching on--aiding in strong jaws and teeth, and fresh chicken livers to make sure they get ample taurine. Both inexpensive, bringing down the cost of raw comparable to can, but exponentially healthier. True to all other raw benefit claims, the litter does not stink, less solid poo--both boys are very alert/active, play, chase and tussle with excellent muscle tone. Not only do they love their homemade chow--they practically inhale it, both cat's coats are absolutely luminous with a lacquer shine and soft as silk. To my surprise, when hot weather came, shedding was minimal and only lasted a few weeks--confirming your advice, petting, cuddling them is a total joy!
do u think this would work on every cat? mine is very food motivated and would quite literally kill me if i didnt give him the treat off my hand lol how does one transition from dry foods to that kind of diet? i rly want the best for my cat for an affordable price. also what else do u feed them other than that?
I appreciate you suggesting more gentle and natural remedies! Transitioning them off artificial food helped a LOT. Raw diet all the way (with a couple supplements). Canned food still has additives and preservatives no matter how natural they claim to be. I've been 2 years raw diet (muscle/organ meat/little raw fish) + l-lysine for immune boost. I'm always researching for improvement. I put a drop of apple cider on the meat every now and then. I sometimes serve canned salmon, sprat or sardines (washed of brine) and a little water and cider vinegar added for a "renal detox." Chicken hearts or strips of beef heart for snack. I occasionally drip a little olive oil in their food for their fur and furballs. Not too often since olive oil is plant-based.
Thanks so much for this advice! I really appreciate it. My cat sheds so much, her diet is quite good but i'll add omega and brush her more often. She hates brushing but I'll try to do a little each day so it's not too stressful.
Was prepping beef tips in olive oil and butter for my cat while watching going FINALLY. Someone who discusses diet and the importance of protein & omega 3s for cats! Their mental health as well as physical. Great video!
Hi,Thank you for your video. I make a wipe for my elderly dog and it has a tiny amount of fragrance free organic castile soap formulated for babies. Would that be safe to use for my cat baths?
Thank you , for giving so much help , I need to charge my dog's food , I will be giving my cat's better healthy cat food , thanks for your help ,your a wonderful veterinarian, thank you ❤
Thanks for this mate I'm gonna give it a go few things I need to do brush less Biscuits probably more protein and probably get some omega 3 hoping for a good result
Good advice like your perspective and take on things just more thoughtful thinking. I'm sure there's more advice depending on the climate you are in with less humidity vs having humidity.
My cat is having dry skin issues and she's shedding more on her belly and around her tail. Im changing her food and giving her moist food. She did this last year and it took about 2mos for her fur to get back to normal.
What kind of food and moist food u gave her? I need tips for my Batman and Tracie. I heard that seafood has high mercury so I rarely give it to them but sound like its ok to give to them but how often?
I heard coconut oil is also good... a good food I found is by open farms really really good stuff😍 I'm definitely going to make some of the cleanser for the wipes... thanks Doc😍😍😍
Thank you for for the information, I will try the home made wipes as I have been trying with the diet for a while now. Once my daughter g gave our cat a cuddle and ended up with a full cat fur beard.
I can't remember but is the furminator the brush that actually removes the undercoat as it brushes? If it is, I've been told you should only use it once a week along with your normal brushes
Many thanks for all your previous videos Dr. Jones, I am a great fan. I do have a question that's been annoying me a while and I have not made progress. My mother has 3 adult spayed& neutered cats that all behave very well together and are very friendly. However, I introduced an adult spayed female a few months ago that used to be feral. Two of the other 3 have been massively aggressive and attacking towards her and things have not settled down. She is terrified of them even though she is physically stronger. I really don't know what to do at this stage as she should be fending off much smaller cats than her. I don't like seeing her bullied like this. What do you think?
Good question-Separate their resources. Reduce competition between the cats by providing multiple, identical food bowls, beds and litter boxes in different areas of your house.Provide additional perches. More hiding spots and perches will allow your cats to space themselves out as they prefer.Try pheromones. You can purchase a product that mimics a natural cat odor (which humans can’t smell), that may reduce tensions. Use a diffuser while the aggression issue is being resolved.
Ok great, I need to give that a go. I don't think it comes down to resources as such as they all have their feeding and sleeping spots, (and my mother spoils them with treats so much). My mother is retired and at home so the cats are her life. The other 3 cats are two females and a male, the male being completely passive and just a bundle of love. The other two females are very tolerant and affectionate towards each other but it seems they are jealous towards this new female. So I need to try pheromones you think. I'll definitely give that a go to try calm them. I need to look online about them. Thanks so much for great advice Dr. Jones, I'll let you know how it goes!! Thanks :)
@@denisedaly2307 hi! I know you commented this 3 years ago but I’m just seeing it now and I have the same problem with a car that I brought into my home with my two others. She used to be feral as well and is always getting bullied by my other cats. All their food and beds etc are separate but I am wondering if the pheromones worked for you? Or if you have any other advice
Awesome information! 😍 Can we use our type fish oil, like the one I should be taking? 🤔 how can I easily remove mats that are very close to the skin? I got a 6 year old male kitty from this young woman yesterday and found a few mats on him after he came out from hiding and actually let me pet him. I'd hate to have to have them shaved. He is a very skiddish, like nervous or scared. When arriving yesterday he ran and hid but only for about half an hour seems he will run and hide when I get up and move around too. I began calling his given name and he showed up and it seems he has warmed up to me really fast 😃 I started to pet him on his head and he was rubbing his head all over my hand pushing his head hard into my hand lol I can tell he loves attention. Sadly he was very unkempt beautiful boy with medium fur that looks like he needs a bath and his nails are catching on everything ☹ I don't want to traumatize him any further, with his new environment here now and I'll be moving in less than 10 days so he'll be moved around again ☹ this I didn't expect he was a rescue of sorts that needed to get out of where he was quickly, from what I understood much too noisy and 4 little hands grabbing at him and 4 little feet chasing him around. He needed some rest some quiet so I took him in... I do plan on taking him to a local Veterinarian I would have just used his own seeing I have some of his records the paperwork says last shots were dated 2016. He is from a different city so im setting up an appointment here in town any advice in the meantime would be greatly appreciated 🙏
I'm just discovering you and your channel. Question 1: Where would I buy Omega 3 fish oil that's suitable for my cat. Is it just the human variety? I heard you say 500-1000 mg per day. How is best to administer? Question 2: Can you recommend an affordable, high quality wet cat food that they'll continue to eat? They love fancy feast, but I'm guessing that's not high qual, right? I figure changing the diet of my 3 cats is going to be key to improving their coats. (They are all on wellness plans with Banfield Pet Hospital in my town, and have no diagnosed issues, tho' are 9 yrs old.) Thanks much!!
@@VeterinarySecrets so can you just break the capsule and mix the oil im their food? And just getting capsules meant for people is ok as long as it's no more than 1000mg per day?
Guys use royal chan cat food and use the cat food on ur cat breed they're rlly good for cats and dont use normal human shampoo some chemicals r bad for there hair follicles and make more hair fall out so always use cat shampoo
hi Doc. My cat seems to no longer wants to eat wet food and prefers the kibbles. I tried offering different types of wet food and he just takes little bites and leaves it. He has no problem with drinking his water though, he loves drinking and even plans with his little water fountain which is adorable. Any advise to get him to eat wet food more?
My senior cat has diarreah very runny and poops sometimes in the house... instead of her tray. I have a upset stomach rice and chicken wet food science diet one, I give her that and leave dry food out for her too
I didn't know that you could use that brush once a day to reduce those hairs. Ive been doing it once a week and scared to do it more often. Thank you so much!! As of the cans food, 2 weeks ago i started introducing him those and only giving it once every few days and he loves it :) great video!! Random note: he looks like the actor paul rudd (ant man)
Thank you very much for this video, for hair loss I use a natural supplement from the Crocx brand. My cat loses much less hair, his hair and skin are also healthier. Rich in omega 3 and 6, vitamins and minerals I recommend.
Hi I'm a new to your videos and advice & don't know if you've already covered the issue I need advice with . My 12 1/2 year old cat Pebbles has never had kittens and she's a very vocal needy puss cat . Through a spinal injury Iv had to take early retirement so luckily for Pebbles she's got me 24/7 which she loves . However she has always been a bit nervous . I have another cat and have been feeding several strays for 5 years plus . So there's nothing that's different or anything new as a potential threat to arrive in her life . Last year she started over grooIng herself till her hind legs were almost bald . A trip to our vets showed no underlying illness . A steroid injection seemed to sort her out and regrowth began . However exactly a year later she's over grooming with vengeance . Iv seen her yanking clumps of fur out with her teeth . Which in turn she's being sick bringing up fur balls almost every 1-2 days . Another steroid injection was given by the same vet 6 wks ago . This time so far it's had no effect on her problem which seems to be worse if anything . I'm desperate to help her out of this bad habit cycle . She has an excellent diet of wet cat foods dry foods fresh water constantly and fresh chicken . She has no joint issues cause she still rips riot up down the stairs up walls on high furniture i:e cabin beds wardrobes with one easy leap . She's access to the outside when ever she likes too. This nightly play is something she's always done . She loves me to just watch whilst she bombs up 13 stairs a lap round the bedroom back down stairs skids the full length of the kitchen then back up the stairs to repeat it all. She looks at me as if to ask aren't I fast mom watch me watch me. Iv also been using 2 fellaway plug ins for the last 6-7 months or so . Basically i suppose I'm asking what else could be the answer to end this cycle of over grooming . I'm scared someone will think she's a stray and also I'm worried she will be freezing cold when she goes out with her little bald hind legs looking like little chicken wings bless her . I find it distressing to watch when she's yanking chunks of fur out . Iv tried to distract her but she just hides and continues. I know cats usually do this sort of thing on the sly when no one sees. She's not bothered on who sees her . She will converse with myself ,1 of my 2 daughters or my husband for hours so has so much interaction too . So where am I failing / how can I help her without more visits to the vets . Unless you advise the vets is a must . Thankyou desperate animal lover
Hello , i tried everything for my cat she shed hair every day , she only likes the fish cat food and we always gave her gourmet fish with shrimp, i tried her 3 weeks ago with whiskers fish with jelly food the 1+ year old and her coat has gone nice and shiny and soft and her hairs have stopped falling out. Only took 3 weeks iam so happy i can stroke her more now. I always buy the whiskers food now
What canned food do you suggest? I feed mine only hill’s science diet, healthy weight. I have the hartz fur fetcher for de shedding, is the furminator better?
I want to do most of these things for my future feline pal anyways, for health reasons. But does anyone know how effective this is with long hair cats?
Hello my cat had a few sips of chlorophyll with copper mixed with water. Now he has been vomiting but still playful n no other signs of poisoning. Should I take him to the vet? He has been eating different cat foods as well which may be why n the food he throws up not even chewed.
Really worried about bold spots forming on my cats top of his neck please advise , he takes phenobarbital due to epilepsy for about 3 years, please help 💟💗💟
I do all those things except the Omega-3 supplements. I suspect that the problem with cat shedding that I have is because I live in the desert in southern Arizona. The air is so dry, people and animals alike have a harder time with dry skin. I have an orange tabby like the cat in the video and my orange boy sheds so much.
How often and how much should I feed my cats if I just want to feed them dry food. I have 3 cats. One of them about a year old. And the other 2 under a year old.
I thought that wet Cat Food can cause Tooth Decay? Also, my Kitten always puts her Paw in her Water Dish and drinks the Water from her Paw. I have had many Cats before, but I never seen any of them do this.
I've been hoping for this video for ages so thank you :) I had two questions. 1. One of my cats is a rag doll and seriously sheds so much. I was told by the breeder not to use a de-shedding brush because it will wreck his coat. Is that true? because a de-shedding brush is so much more effective and id love to use one. 2. He prefers canned tuna to cat food. (he's pretty fussy...will eat half a can of cat food and has one super expensive type of kibble he likes) is it ok to feed him can tuna? or not really? thanks again!
Sheldyn _x I have a ragdoll & just use a boar bristle brush to smooth out his fur & distribute the oils. He feels like silk & LOVES it! Another little trick for reducing knots & keeping it fur smooth is to rub a tiny amount of coconut or olive oil into your hands then pet your cat. I always start in the sections that are dryer or get knotted then work down towards the skin & finish with the boar brushing. He almost never gets tangled fur. I also heard (but don’t know if it’s true) that giving tuna in oil is bad for the cat & to give them tuna in water instead.
I need help my cats have 6 water bowls in all room and have small portions of wet can cat food and buiscuts upstairs and downstairs freely to eat anytime. My cat Charlie's a old boy and he's shedding like chunks but still has hair and I can't brush him proply as he's got one bad leg with no muscle and has pins in it from an accident 5 years ago and he doesn't allow picking up and runs away if u try and a bath would be out of the question. He has weepy eye and poor grooming skills. What should I do.
I adopted an 11 yr old cat and my partners becoming more allergic as the cat is shedding more! We got a big HEPA air purifier today and a deshedding brush but her trouble area is this explosion of undercoat that looks like little mc hammer pants! Hahah sometimes we find clumps of it all over rather than individual hairs and we can tell because it’s a few shades lighter than the rest of her fur. Going to try an all wet food diet and keep getting her used to this brush until she lets me do more on her trouble area lol was wondering if putting a little coconut oil warmed in my hands / on my fingertips and massaging the skin under her fur could be a good option since she’s typically so easy going. Thanks! -also, as a plant based person, thank you for really reiterating their need for animal protein. This is in fact an obligatory carnivorous animal indeed!-
My cat sheds really bad. Problem is he is hooked on a quality dry food and when I give him wet no matter what brand he will not eat it. He also has 1000mg of epa and dha combined. He has a bad sneeze and asthma. He has been to the vet twice they say all his blood and urine test are good. They did give him a corticosteroid but it did not help any at all so we discontinued it. I also have him on l-lysine. Do you have any other ideas that I can try the vet seems to be stumped and basically given up. Also any tips on how to switch him to wet food
Primary problem seems to be the asthma, and sneezing. If the steroid did not help, then more likely flu virus as the problem. Stay on the lysine, consider oral honey
What food is high quality? My store only sells Friskies and Blue Buffalo and Fancy Feast? I understand you may not want to endorse any cat food but can you give a hint? and where to buy?
My cat is a 27 year old longhair manx with a beautiful long 2 and a half inch blue and white coat. I have been brushing her everyday with a bamboo furbuster but she sheds all year and even with me brushing her everyday and giving her a bath every month, she still sheds like crazy. She sleeps on my chest every night and when i wake up in the morning there is fur all over me. If I pet her the fur flies off and no matter how much i brush her she continues to shed. I at one point brushed her 6 times in one day and she still continued to shed. She has no patches her fur is just extremely thick. Do you have any advice for what i could do to limit her shedding? Id hate to give her a lion cut but i feel like its all i can do
Hi Doc, can you comment on a more natural less expensive method to deal with F l e a s? My dog is allergic to the saliva & scratches to the point of red Irritation. Alicia
I have been trying a lot of home remedies to help my cat to stop shedding, but then I discovered a great multivitamin by the brand called balanced breed. Saw great results within a few short weeks. So far my cat has not been shedding nearly as much, thank god!
My Siamese Kitten, Sophie, always acts like she is in charge. She sits on the Refrigerator like she is on top of the World. I tell her, "I'm the Queen of this Castle!" 🤣🤣🤣
Any good quality canned catfood anyone wanna recommend? :D I tried Fancy Feast and my little dude got really sick for the first time in like ten years, so I'm trying to really watch what he eats now.
My question is: i moved in house that were fleas. My cats got big infestation. But ine of my cats is pulling her fur of and making her self bleed. Can you please tell me what i can use to make her stop muttilating her self? I do put antibiotic ointment but with no avail. Are human cortisone ointments ok to use on my cat? We got read of flease so far. Pls help. Love your chanel.
I heard that flea eggs can live in the carpet and go into stasis until and animal comes around and the eggs hatch into fleas. I would rip those carpets up or figure out how to get rid of the eggs 1st. Poor baby :( hope she feels better
Hi doctor.. My cat is so picky about food, and she eats only dry food and she doesn't eat too much. I think she doesn't suffer from any allergic problems, but her hair is keep falling. She is Persian species. I don't know what to do with her, that makes me really confused
Hi. The most common cause of hair loss in a cat Is likely an underlying allergy. Start by eliminating fish and Dairy. Add in a good quality essential fatty acid supplement .
Hello , i tried everything for my cat she shed hair every day , she only likes the fish cat food and we always gave her gourmet fish with shrimp, i tried her 3 weeks ago with whiskers fish with jelly food the 1+ year old and her coat has gone nice and shiny and soft and her hairs have stopped falling out. Only took 3 weeks iam so happy i can stroke her more now. I always buy the whiskers food now
Our cat sheds so much to the point that we use a hair brush daily and end up with a softball sized ball of hair that's dense. We'll try a much better food. The only weird thing is we have 2 cats and only 1 of them shed and we feed them the exact same diet.
Please help me...my cat keeps loosing hair around it’s right ear. I noticed this after it gave birth 2weeks ago. And recently not feeding like before...please help me 🥺
Dr Jones can a cat get mange one of my cats is a very long haired cat has lost a lot of his hair mostly around his neck he is bald in patches but also has a lot of cuts he could have been bitten there are foxes around here and does look as if he was bitten across his neck his hair is coming out in chunks as his hair is so long would appreciate your advice Lesley I have been rubbing coconut oil on him and the scabs have come of his cuts
Veterinary Secrets thank so much his neck is healing up and the scabs have all fallen off his hair is begining to grow back. if it's ring worm is that a danger for my other cats and my dog it didn't look like ring worm that's a circle infection isn't it best wishes Lesley
Hi. My 15 year-old kitty eats wet food everyday and kibble for senior cats. He’s very energetic, but the shedding is impossible. He fights me when I try to brush him (I have lots of scratches all over). My husband has given me an ultimatum, fur baby or him 😢
You are ridiculous! Get rid of the cat! It is an animal, whether we love them or not you don’t put a cat before a person especially if it’s to improve your quality of life. Rehome the cat to someone who can tolerate the fur. Husbands bring in money and spend time with you. The cat is shedding and ruining your marriage and causing you harm. Sounds like a no brainer. Don’t let society guilt you to keep a cat they don’t have to care for. these same people who think this way support abortions.
I don't want to hear diet! I want a magic solution that works in 2.6 seconds!!!!!!
Yes bro use supplements My beau with omega 3 and omega 6
Hello , i tried everything for my cat she shed hair every day , she only likes the fish cat food and we always gave her gourmet fish with shrimp, i tried her 3 weeks ago with whiskers fish with jelly food the 1+ year old and her coat has gone nice and shiny and soft and her hairs have stopped falling out. Only took 3 weeks iam so happy i can stroke her more now. I always buy the whiskers food now
@@ratclifferob u mean wiskas? My cats doesn’t like them 😞 I tried almost all of the flavours and they ignore it.
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This video was very helpful. I'm going to begin switching his food to wet food and less dry (he loves his dry food). I'm also going to get a furminator. I feel like I am literally drowning in cat hair in my apartment no matter what season it is. The vet said it was normal, but I really don't feel like it is. I'm embarrassed to have people come to my house and I have to vaccum everyday.
that is literally the same thing happened to me. I took him to the vet and they said it was just normal because they are shedding their winter coat. they made me pay $40 for literally nothing.. also I got my cat a hair brush and it actually works really well its on amazon
I feed my cat mainly wet food and she still sheds like crazy
@@salmaalmassad7505 link please I’m looking for a good brush
Yes embarrassing and it gets in my eyes 😭
@@kingdomchyldmoments4081 oh my goodness, same here and I’m allergic to my cats dander. I mean the shedding is really bad, it’s floating in the air! Driving me crazy. I purchased Purina Pro a plan Liveclear cat food that reduces allergens I believe my boy has allergies to something because he scratches so much.
3:50 a clump of hair floats in the air (locatedabove his left hand near the corner of the wall). How ironic. Lol
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universalchiro this made me cry 🤣🤣🤣
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I don’t know,kinda looks like a small ray of light..spirit perhaps?🤷♀️😆
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I feed my cat only high quality canned food, brush him often and make sure he always has fresh water and he still sheds. 🙃
try adding catsafe vitamins to his wet food that promote hair retaining and good skin and coat health
Exactly
Same and I give him omega oil plus 4 different vitamins
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Thank you very much. This video helped me on finding usefull information for my cat.
Thanks for all the information you gave me can't wait to try it.
Thank you!
You're welcome.
The problem is that it just doesn't swipe away 😩, the fur literally penetrates the fabric to the point where you kinda gotta pull it out piece by piece
I adopted two 6 month old kittens, four months apart. I started them both on a combination of commercial can and raw chicken, as they acclimated and I learned more about feline nutrition--making the complete transformation to the raw prey model. I added chopped, fresh, raw chicken necks for 10% bone requirement, they love munching on--aiding in strong jaws and teeth, and fresh chicken livers to make sure they get ample taurine. Both inexpensive, bringing down the cost of raw comparable to can, but exponentially healthier.
True to all other raw benefit claims, the litter does not stink, less solid poo--both boys are very alert/active, play, chase and tussle with excellent muscle tone. Not only do they love their homemade chow--they practically inhale it, both cat's coats are absolutely luminous with a lacquer shine and soft as silk. To my surprise, when hot weather came, shedding was minimal and only lasted a few weeks--confirming your advice, petting, cuddling them is a total joy!
do u think this would work on every cat? mine is very food motivated and would quite literally kill me if i didnt give him the treat off my hand lol how does one transition from dry foods to that kind of diet? i rly want the best for my cat for an affordable price. also what else do u feed them other than that?
😍thanks so much for the info, much love to you and your family.
Thank you very much.
This was so useful! Thank you so much!
You’re welcome! Thanks for watching!
I appreciate you suggesting more gentle and natural remedies!
Transitioning them off artificial food helped a LOT. Raw diet all the way (with a couple supplements). Canned food still has additives and preservatives no matter how natural they claim to be. I've been 2 years raw diet (muscle/organ meat/little raw fish) + l-lysine for immune boost. I'm always researching for improvement. I put a drop of apple cider on the meat every now and then. I sometimes serve canned salmon, sprat or sardines (washed of brine) and a little water and cider vinegar added for a "renal detox." Chicken hearts or strips of beef heart for snack. I occasionally drip a little olive oil in their food for their fur and furballs. Not too often since olive oil is plant-based.
T-Zay what kind of raw food?
Thanks for sharing
Interesting
don’t have the money for that
How often do you do the renal detox and olive oil?
Thanks so much for this advice! I really appreciate it. My cat sheds so much, her diet is quite good but i'll add omega and brush her more often. She hates brushing but I'll try to do a little each day so it's not too stressful.
Thank you this was super helpful!! 🥰🥰🥰
Was prepping beef tips in olive oil and butter for my cat while watching going FINALLY. Someone who discusses diet and the importance of protein & omega 3s for cats! Their mental health as well as physical. Great video!
Wonderful info! 🐈 what type/brand hair brush would you recommend for a cat?
Hi,Thank you for your video. I make a wipe for my elderly dog and it has a tiny amount of fragrance free organic castile soap formulated for babies. Would that be safe to use for my cat baths?
If you have it, could you post a link for the deshedding tool? Really love and appreciate your videos! Thank you!!
Question 2: perhaps I should have asked how to rate a canned cat food for quality. thanks
what was question 1?
Thank you , for giving so much help , I need to charge my dog's food , I will be giving my cat's better healthy cat food , thanks for your help ,your a wonderful veterinarian, thank you ❤
I'll try these things good advice.
Thanks for this mate I'm gonna give it a go few things I need to do brush less Biscuits probably more protein and probably get some omega 3 hoping for a good result
Good advice!
Thanks!
Your videos are amazing!!
This was a great video!
Good advice like your perspective and take on things just more thoughtful thinking.
I'm sure there's more advice depending on the climate you are in with less humidity vs having humidity.
Thank you and yes, that's a good point.
I love the new haircut---looks great!
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Thanks for the info.
You’re most welcome!
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Thanks for this!! Just curious if you ever got a kitty or a dog yet? keep up with these great videos!!
Thanks - not yet
i have a feeling the "right" one for you is coming....and soon!! :)
My cat is having dry skin issues and she's shedding more on her belly and around her tail. Im changing her food and giving her moist food. She did this last year and it took about 2mos for her fur to get back to normal.
What kind of food and moist food u gave her? I need tips for my Batman and Tracie. I heard that seafood has high mercury so I rarely give it to them but sound like its ok to give to them but how often?
I heard coconut oil is also good... a good food I found is by open farms really really good stuff😍 I'm definitely going to make some of the cleanser for the wipes... thanks Doc😍😍😍
That's great!
Thank you for for the information, I will try the home made wipes as I have been trying with the diet for a while now. Once my daughter g gave our cat a cuddle and ended up with a full cat fur beard.
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Is it just me or is the dr super adorable
Thanks, Michaela!
Michaela Harris he’s mine
I can't remember but is the furminator the brush that actually removes the undercoat as it brushes? If it is, I've been told you should only use it once a week along with your normal brushes
Yup. Furminator and hair ball gel might help.
Many thanks for all your previous videos Dr. Jones, I am a great fan. I do have a question that's been annoying me a while and I have not made progress.
My mother has 3 adult spayed& neutered cats that all behave very well together and are very friendly. However, I introduced an adult spayed female a few months ago that used to be feral. Two of the other 3 have been massively aggressive and attacking towards her and things have not settled down. She is terrified of them even though she is physically stronger.
I really don't know what to do at this stage as she should be fending off much smaller cats than her. I don't like seeing her bullied like this. What do you think?
Good question-Separate their resources. Reduce competition between the cats by providing multiple, identical food bowls, beds and litter boxes in different areas of your house.Provide additional perches. More hiding spots and perches will allow your cats to space themselves out as they prefer.Try pheromones. You can purchase a product that mimics a natural cat odor (which humans can’t smell), that may reduce tensions. Use a diffuser while the aggression issue is being resolved.
Ok great, I need to give that a go.
I don't think it comes down to resources as such as they all have their feeding and sleeping spots, (and my mother spoils them with treats so much). My mother is retired and at home so the cats are her life.
The other 3 cats are two females and a male, the male being completely passive and just a bundle of love. The other two females are very tolerant and affectionate towards each other but it seems they are jealous towards this new female.
So I need to try pheromones you think. I'll definitely give that a go to try calm them. I need to look online about them.
Thanks so much for great advice Dr. Jones, I'll let you know how it goes!! Thanks :)
@@denisedaly2307 hi! I know you commented this 3 years ago but I’m just seeing it now and I have the same problem with a car that I brought into my home with my two others. She used to be feral as well and is always getting bullied by my other cats. All their food and beds etc are separate but I am wondering if the pheromones worked for you? Or if you have any other advice
Awesome information! 😍 Can we use our type fish oil, like the one I should be taking?
🤔 how can I easily remove mats that are very close to the skin?
I got a 6 year old male kitty from this young woman yesterday and found a few mats on him after he came out from hiding and actually let me pet him. I'd hate to have to have them shaved.
He is a very skiddish, like nervous or scared. When arriving yesterday he ran and hid but only for about half an hour seems he will run and hide when I get up and move around too.
I began calling his given name and he showed up and it seems he has warmed up to me really fast 😃 I started to pet him on his head and he was rubbing his head all over my hand pushing his head hard into my hand lol I can tell he loves attention. Sadly he was very unkempt beautiful boy with medium fur that looks like he needs a bath and his nails are catching on everything ☹ I don't want to traumatize him any further, with his new environment here now and I'll be moving in less than 10 days so he'll be moved around again ☹ this I didn't expect he was a rescue of sorts that needed to get out of where he was quickly, from what I understood much too noisy and 4 little hands grabbing at him and 4 little feet chasing him around. He needed some rest some quiet so I took him in... I do plan on taking him to a local Veterinarian I would have just used his own seeing I have some of his records the paperwork says last shots were dated 2016. He is from a different city so im setting up an appointment here in town any advice in the meantime would be greatly appreciated 🙏
you have to cut off the matted fur. mats are painful for the cat. the fur grows back. you have to brush that cat regularly.
At pet store prices it's crazy is there a way I can do this with out spending $90 for a bag of cat food. Cause that's extreme
I'm just discovering you and your channel. Question 1: Where would I buy Omega 3 fish oil that's suitable for my cat. Is it just the human variety? I heard you say 500-1000 mg per day. How is best to administer? Question 2: Can you recommend an affordable, high quality wet cat food that they'll continue to eat? They love fancy feast, but I'm guessing that's not high qual, right? I figure changing the diet of my 3 cats is going to be key to improving their coats. (They are all on wellness plans with Banfield Pet Hospital in my town, and have no diagnosed issues, tho' are 9 yrs old.) Thanks much!!
Best to give as a capsule or mix with canned food.
@@VeterinarySecrets so can you just break the capsule and mix the oil im their food? And just getting capsules meant for people is ok as long as it's no more than 1000mg per day?
Whether it’s for humans or cats, diet modification to prevent hair loss is good, no one has time for that though
Guys use royal chan cat food and use the cat food on ur cat breed they're rlly good for cats and dont use normal human shampoo some chemicals r bad for there hair follicles and make more hair fall out so always use cat shampoo
hi Doc. My cat seems to no longer wants to eat wet food and prefers the kibbles. I tried offering different types of wet food and he just takes little bites and leaves it. He has no problem with drinking his water though, he loves drinking and even plans with his little water fountain which is adorable. Any advise to get him to eat wet food more?
Maybe withdraw the dry food for a few hours so he gets hungry?
@@tanyawieczorek6603 maybe mix wet food and a bit of dry food?
Hello
What’s the best can food you recommend?
My senior cat has diarreah very runny and poops sometimes in the house... instead of her tray. I have a upset stomach rice and chicken wet food science diet one, I give her that and leave dry food out for her too
Thank you I needed this!
You’re welcome!
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Love that hair brush!😳
What brush is it
Do you recommend any brands for the wet food?
I didn't know that you could use that brush once a day to reduce those hairs. Ive been doing it once a week and scared to do it more often. Thank you so much!!
As of the cans food, 2 weeks ago i started introducing him those and only giving it once every few days and he loves it :) great video!!
Random note: he looks like the actor paul rudd (ant man)
So glad the video helped
Thank you very much for this video, for hair loss I use a natural supplement from the Crocx brand.
My cat loses much less hair, his hair and skin are also healthier. Rich in omega 3 and 6, vitamins and minerals I recommend.
What is the can brand? Is one can enough per day?
what is the brush tool you were using in this video?
Cat deshedding tool: www.amazon.ca/dp/B00IZYDDXO?tag=amz-mkt-chr-ca-20&ascsubtag=1ba00-01000-org00-win10-other-nomod-ca000-pcomp-feature-scomp-wm-5&ref=aa_scomp
They shed like crazy no matter what you do! Just accept it.
Hi I'm a new to your videos and advice & don't know if you've already covered the issue I need advice with . My 12 1/2 year old cat Pebbles has never had kittens and she's a very vocal needy puss cat . Through a spinal injury Iv had to take early retirement so luckily for Pebbles she's got me 24/7 which she loves . However she has always been a bit nervous . I have another cat and have been feeding several strays for 5 years plus . So there's nothing that's different or anything new as a potential threat to arrive in her life . Last year she started over grooIng herself till her hind legs were almost bald . A trip to our vets showed no underlying illness . A steroid injection seemed to sort her out and regrowth began . However exactly a year later she's over grooming with vengeance . Iv seen her yanking clumps of fur out with her teeth . Which in turn she's being sick bringing up fur balls almost every 1-2 days . Another steroid injection was given by the same vet 6 wks ago . This time so far it's had no effect on her problem which seems to be worse if anything . I'm desperate to help her out of this bad habit cycle . She has an excellent diet of wet cat foods dry foods fresh water constantly and fresh chicken . She has no joint issues cause she still rips riot up down the stairs up walls on high furniture i:e cabin beds wardrobes with one easy leap . She's access to the outside when ever she likes too. This nightly play is something she's always done . She loves me to just watch whilst she bombs up 13 stairs a lap round the bedroom back down stairs skids the full length of the kitchen then back up the stairs to repeat it all. She looks at me as if to ask aren't I fast mom watch me watch me. Iv also been using 2 fellaway plug ins for the last 6-7 months or so . Basically i suppose I'm asking what else could be the answer to end this cycle of over grooming . I'm scared someone will think she's a stray and also I'm worried she will be freezing cold when she goes out with her little bald hind legs looking like little chicken wings bless her . I find it distressing to watch when she's yanking chunks of fur out . Iv tried to distract her but she just hides and continues. I know cats usually do this sort of thing on the sly when no one sees. She's not bothered on who sees her . She will converse with myself ,1 of my 2 daughters or my husband for hours so has so much interaction too . So where am I failing / how can I help her without more visits to the vets . Unless you advise the vets is a must . Thankyou desperate animal lover
Did you get answers to this?
Would more wet food have the same effect on dogs and shedding?
Thank you so much.
What is a good food recommendation wet and dry? My cat is shedding quiet a bit and with allergies. I have to groom him everyday and vacuum 2x a week.
Hello , i tried everything for my cat she shed hair every day , she only likes the fish cat food and we always gave her gourmet fish with shrimp, i tried her 3 weeks ago with whiskers fish with jelly food the 1+ year old and her coat has gone nice and shiny and soft and her hairs have stopped falling out. Only took 3 weeks iam so happy i can stroke her more now. I always buy the whiskers food now
My cat loves the Stella & Chewy's raw Rabbit food
Robert Ratcliffe .
What canned food do you suggest? I feed mine only hill’s science diet, healthy weight. I have the hartz fur fetcher for de shedding, is the furminator better?
Hi, I like Instinct - furminator appears to be better
Use Royal canin hair and skin care
I want to do most of these things for my future feline pal anyways, for health reasons. But does anyone know how effective this is with long hair cats?
At 4:52 - If your Cat is trying to get down, maybe they have to use the Litter Box. So, be careful they don't go on you! 🤣🤣🤣
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Hello my cat had a few sips of chlorophyll with copper mixed with water. Now he has been vomiting but still playful n no other signs of poisoning. Should I take him to the vet? He has been eating different cat foods as well which may be why n the food he throws up not even chewed.
Really worried about bold spots forming on my cats top of his neck please advise , he takes phenobarbital due to epilepsy for about 3 years, please help 💟💗💟
Your the best in world wish I had you for my dog Noah my gsd and pa my cat love your videos
Thanks
Hmm
I do all those things except the Omega-3 supplements. I suspect that the problem with cat shedding that I have is because I live in the desert in southern Arizona. The air is so dry, people and animals alike have a harder time with dry skin. I have an orange tabby like the cat in the video and my orange boy sheds so much.
Bo looks like my Cookie the fur exactly yes the markings real close too wow lol
How often and how much should I feed my cats if I just want to feed them dry food. I have 3 cats. One of them about a year old. And the other 2 under a year old.
2-3 times/day. Amount varies, average is 3/4 cup total per day for average 8lb cat.
my cat flipped out after i tried to wipe him with the cat wipes
Then
Lol may want to try a damp washcloth instead
I thought that wet Cat Food can cause Tooth Decay? Also, my Kitten always puts her Paw in her Water Dish and drinks the Water from her Paw. I have had many Cats before, but I never seen any of them do this.
I've been hoping for this video for ages so thank you :) I had two questions.
1. One of my cats is a rag doll and seriously sheds so much. I was told by the breeder not to use a de-shedding brush because it will wreck his coat. Is that true? because a de-shedding brush is so much more effective and id love to use one.
2. He prefers canned tuna to cat food. (he's pretty fussy...will eat half a can of cat food and has one super expensive type of kibble he likes) is it ok to feed him can tuna? or not really?
thanks again!
I had many clients use them and see them be far more effective- I would suggest that
Sheldyn _x I have a ragdoll & just use a boar bristle brush to smooth out his fur & distribute the oils. He feels like silk & LOVES it! Another little trick for reducing knots & keeping it fur smooth is to rub a tiny amount of coconut or olive oil into your hands then pet your cat. I always start in the sections that are dryer or get knotted then work down towards the skin & finish with the boar brushing. He almost never gets tangled fur.
I also heard (but don’t know if it’s true) that giving tuna in oil is bad for the cat & to give them tuna in water instead.
Sheldyn _x I’ve heard canned tuna is DEFINITELY not good. I think there’s like mercury (???) idk or so I’ve heard. Look up on google
Dear Tuna food is not good and I will suggest use Royal canin hair and skin and also I will recommend to use My beau supplements
@5:38 I am more worried about brushing out the hair that's coming out of his neck 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
I need help my cats have 6 water bowls in all room and have small portions of wet can cat food and buiscuts upstairs and downstairs freely to eat anytime. My cat Charlie's a old boy and he's shedding like chunks but still has hair and I can't brush him proply as he's got one bad leg with no muscle and has pins in it from an accident 5 years ago and he doesn't allow picking up and runs away if u try and a bath would be out of the question. He has weepy eye and poor grooming skills. What should I do.
I adopted an 11 yr old cat and my partners becoming more allergic as the cat is shedding more! We got a big HEPA air purifier today and a deshedding brush but her trouble area is this explosion of undercoat that looks like little mc hammer pants! Hahah sometimes we find clumps of it all over rather than individual hairs and we can tell because it’s a few shades lighter than the rest of her fur. Going to try an all wet food diet and keep getting her used to this brush until she lets me do more on her trouble area lol was wondering if putting a little coconut oil warmed in my hands / on my fingertips and massaging the skin under her fur could be a good option since she’s typically so easy going. Thanks!
-also, as a plant based person, thank you for really reiterating their need for animal protein. This is in fact an obligatory carnivorous animal indeed!-
Welcome
My cat sheds really bad. Problem is he is hooked on a quality dry food and when I give him wet no matter what brand he will not eat it. He also has 1000mg of epa and dha combined. He has a bad sneeze and asthma. He has been to the vet twice they say all his blood and urine test are good. They did give him a corticosteroid but it did not help any at all so we discontinued it. I also have him on l-lysine. Do you have any other ideas that I can try the vet seems to be stumped and basically given up. Also any tips on how to switch him to wet food
Primary problem seems to be the asthma, and sneezing. If the steroid did not help, then more likely flu virus as the problem. Stay on the lysine, consider oral honey
Dr Jones, is walnut oil safe to use for cats please?
Nope
Which comb was that?
How do I get my white cats paws white again? Wash with cat shampoo?
What food is high quality? My store only sells Friskies and Blue Buffalo and Fancy Feast? I understand you may not want to endorse any cat food but can you give a hint? and where to buy?
Monte Lee My P.O.V Blue Buffalo is a good brand
My cat is a 27 year old longhair manx with a beautiful long 2 and a half inch blue and white coat. I have been brushing her everyday with a bamboo furbuster but she sheds all year and even with me brushing her everyday and giving her a bath every month, she still sheds like crazy. She sleeps on my chest every night and when i wake up in the morning there is fur all over me. If I pet her the fur flies off and no matter how much i brush her she continues to shed. I at one point brushed her 6 times in one day and she still continued to shed. She has no patches her fur is just extremely thick. Do you have any advice for what i could do to limit her shedding? Id hate to give her a lion cut but i feel like its all i can do
Chelsie Watson
I have the same problem with my Siamese cat. If you find a solution please share. Thanks
Chelsie Watson My high nose cat
Wow 27 years old
The cat is born in the same years as me😅
Would you like to share about how to keep cat that long? My cat is 8 years old now
Chelsie Watson wow! What a lovely kitty. I hope my kitty lives so long! Wow!
Dear plz use Royal canin hair and skin and vitamin supplements that's My Beau Cat with omega 3 and 6 . It will help
Hi Doc, can you comment on a more natural less expensive method to deal with F l e a s?
My dog is allergic to the saliva & scratches to the point of red
Irritation. Alicia
Yes a new video on Fleas coming out in 10 days
I have been trying a lot of home remedies to help my cat to stop shedding, but then I discovered a great multivitamin by the brand called balanced breed. Saw great results within a few short weeks. So far my cat has not been shedding nearly as much, thank god!
very helpful
My Siamese Kitten, Sophie, always acts like she is in charge. She sits on the Refrigerator like she is on top of the World. I tell her, "I'm the Queen of this Castle!" 🤣🤣🤣
Haha, that sounds like my cat:)
@@VeterinarySecrets I can see that having her is going to be a "challenge". Especially when she tries to rule MY Domain! LOL!
Any good quality canned catfood anyone wanna recommend? :D
I tried Fancy Feast and my little dude got really sick for the first time in like ten years, so I'm trying to really watch what he eats now.
I am gonna try i hope this helps
Absolutely, giving it a shot is the first step towards progress.😊
I love my cat but when his hair gets in my nose, I get a stuffy nose and watering eyes, and sometimes a headache.
That makes things difficult.
Me too bro, me too
This cat is so cute !
I feed my cat Hills MD kibble for his glucose management. I suppose I could get a wet version. He has bad diabetes.
My question is: i moved in house that were fleas. My cats got big infestation. But ine of my cats is pulling her fur of and making her self bleed. Can you please tell me what i can use to make her stop muttilating her self? I do put antibiotic ointment but with no avail. Are human cortisone ointments ok to use on my cat? We got read of flease so far. Pls help. Love your chanel.
There is Spray Beaphar Flea and tick away use that
I heard that flea eggs can live in the carpet and go into stasis until and animal comes around and the eggs hatch into fleas. I would rip those carpets up or figure out how to get rid of the eggs 1st.
Poor baby :( hope she feels better
@@cleox1215 just spray Beaphar Tick Away spray it's really work and u dont need to throw carpets
Thanks answer back
Welcome
My cat has a bald area, once I saw it I worried so much what can benefit him heal that?
I'd remove the wet food out from the can onto a proper bowl before feeding the cat....those cans are sharp & could seriously hurt the cut while eating
Unfortunately my cats get diarrhea from fish oil :/
Any other ideas?
Hi doctor.. My cat is so picky about food, and she eats only dry food and she doesn't eat too much. I think she doesn't suffer from any allergic problems, but her hair is keep falling. She is Persian species. I don't know what to do with her, that makes me really confused
Hi. The most common cause of hair loss in a cat Is likely an underlying allergy. Start by eliminating fish and Dairy. Add in a good quality essential fatty acid supplement .
Hi dr, i’ve been thinking of switching my cat’s diet to a raw meat diet, what are your opinions about this diet is it a good idea?
It's a good idea
Hello , i tried everything for my cat she shed hair every day , she only likes the fish cat food and we always gave her gourmet fish with shrimp, i tried her 3 weeks ago with whiskers fish with jelly food the 1+ year old and her coat has gone nice and shiny and soft and her hairs have stopped falling out. Only took 3 weeks iam so happy i can stroke her more now. I always buy the whiskers food now
Adding fish oil works quite fast honestly
I am getting a new kitten, is tjere anythig that I need to be aware of?
Get them a good food without corn and fresh water fountain and vacuum twice weekly! And invest in rubber gloves just to get the hair up
Our cat sheds so much to the point that we use a hair brush daily and end up with a softball sized ball of hair that's dense. We'll try a much better food. The only weird thing is we have 2 cats and only 1 of them shed and we feed them the exact same diet.
Please help me...my cat keeps loosing hair around it’s right ear. I noticed this after it gave birth 2weeks ago.
And recently not feeding like before...please help me 🥺
Dr Jones can a cat get mange one of my cats is a very long haired cat has lost a lot of his hair mostly around his neck he is bald in patches but also has a lot of cuts he could have been bitten there are foxes around here and does look as if he was bitten across his neck his hair is coming out in chunks as his hair is so long would appreciate your advice Lesley I have been rubbing coconut oil on him and the scabs have come of his cuts
Hi Lesley, not usually. Need to r/o ringworm. If itchy, more likely a food allergy
Veterinary Secrets thank so much his neck is healing up and the scabs have all fallen off his hair is begining to grow back. if it's ring worm is that a danger for my other cats and my dog it didn't look like ring worm that's a circle infection isn't it best wishes Lesley
This video started like a friends episode
Hi. My 15 year-old kitty eats wet food everyday and kibble for senior cats. He’s very energetic, but the shedding is impossible. He fights me when I try to brush him (I have lots of scratches all over). My husband has given me an ultimatum, fur baby or him 😢
I’d ditch the husband.
You are ridiculous! Get rid of the cat! It is an animal, whether we love them or not you don’t put a cat before a person especially if it’s to improve your quality of life. Rehome the cat to someone who can tolerate the fur. Husbands bring in money and spend time with you. The cat is shedding and ruining your marriage and causing you harm. Sounds like a no brainer. Don’t let society guilt you to keep a cat they don’t have to care for. these same people who think this way support abortions.