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I'm allergic to cats, so I'll share a couple of things that helped me live with two cats for several years.

Wash them every week or so, not because cats need baths every week, but because it will greatly reduce the amount of allergens deposited on furniture, the floor, and in the air. I used a mild puppy/kitten shampoo for mine, or sometimes even johnson & johnson's no more tears shampoo.

Get a furminator. There are also off-brands. It's not battery operated or anything, but it's the only grooming tool/brush I needed or used.

If he can keep them out of his bedroom, that would be ideal.

If he can afford it, whether he has carpet or hardwood, a roomba is absolutely wonderful. It'll self vacuum the carpets/floors every day and that'll keep a lot of allergens out of the air. If not, vacuuming/sweeping daily is a good idea.

Didn't mean to go on a tangent, but some of those tips might help a lil'.

Take care, and your friend rocks :)

get yourself a furminator. worth every penny

https://www.amazon.com/Chirpy-Pets-Brush-Pet-Deshedding/dp/B0178VW3PS/ref=sr_1_4?crid=9WSZO774V8MW&keywords=chirpy+pets+dog+and+cat+brush+for+shedding&qid=1568521527&s=pet-supplies&sprefix=Chirpy+pets%2Cpets%2C275&sr=1-4

I didn’t really want to dish out 20 bucks on a Furminator so I got this cheap alternative. I can’t really say if it works just as well as the Furminator, but it definitely did the job.

Now, we're headed off topic, but we have good luck brushing our cat with a Furminator (http://www.amazon.com/FURminator-Long-Hair-deShedding-Large/dp/B0040QS3PO/ref=lp_1296335011_1_5?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1453606550&sr=1-5). He has such thick fur, this was the only thing that put a dent in the shedding. It helped to keep our vacuum from dying to cat fur.

the furminator. Trust me. Trust me. Trust me. It's probably the most expensive brush out there, but it is worth it's weight doubled in gold. get here

congratz !! :D

Our siberian favorite toy is this one
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B075SZCLZR/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

He absolutely LOVES it, he hides, he plays, he plots against us in there, the wrinkly sound make it super fun for him, and it's extremely robust couldn't find a single tear even with him putting is claw through it.

for a cat tree, it's better that you invest more money in a basic one, than paying for a cheap huge tree, siberian are BIG cats that LOVES to climb and jump and he will throw himself on it and you don't want an accident happening. Molyy and friends does amazing tree, we bought this one
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B000OSIJA6/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It think he would have love one that his higher than this one but they get pricier, He's spending 80% of his time on it. the top bunk is his bed, he love to run and jump through the loop, playing pick a boo in there, and it comes with the scratching post that is high enough for him to stretch plainly.

this brush is a must have, not a choice YOU NEED IT, Siberian need good brushing often to avoid painful matted fur, get him use to being brush EVERYWHERE very young (especially the butt, and under his "armpits")
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B0040QS3PO/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Best laser toy ever. you don't have to keep your finger on the button for it to work, it's super bright, and the cat will recognized the toy when he sees it before of it's bright color. we just need to say " Gaspachio wanna play ?" and show him the paws and he starts puring and getting ready to hunt. Make sure to train him to play with laser when he's young by rewarding it at the end of a session with a treat and making him stop on toy (so he has the feeling for catching something) after a few month he will have understand that the red dot CANNOT be catch, it's just fun to run after, and you won't have any mental issue with the cat.
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B074Q2YK3L/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

This window bed is super strong, at first we though he didn't like it because we didn't saw him on it, then we realized he's always on it during the day when we're not home. And when we start pulling the curtain over it he starts going even more often since it's an "hidden place"
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B005AUM8U0/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Absolutely NEVER feed you cat with crap cheap brand, if you can afford a 1k cat you can afford good food and treat for it. and brush his teeth regularly.

Also, plenty of soft hugs <3

Congratulations! Our siberian is about 1.5 years old now and has been an incredible cat and great experience for us. Here's a couple points from my perspective and experience:

1. Establish a consistent feeding schedule and plan for how you'll approach food with your kitten. Your breeder should be able to help with this - understand what food to start them on initially, how frequently and when to give them food, and then in the next 6-9 months where you're trying to take them food wise (off kitten food, to what kind of feeding plan). Changes in diet can impact their stomachs and behavior so it's good to have a plan here.
   
   
2. Change their litter box daily. Having this clean will help ensure the kitten uses it. I've never had any issues with our kitten on this which is a great breed trait.
   
   
3. Get a good combing comb for grooming. You'll want one that is specific for dematting, they tend to get matts in their fur due to their long coats. Something like this one: https://www.amazon.com/Safari-Pet-Products-W563-Shedding/dp/B0002AQUSE/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1523036227&sr=8-3&keywords=cat+comb. You'll also likely want to find a local cat groomer as their matting may require an occasional grooming and this will avoid any issues with their litter box and long fur as well. We have ours groomed on a 3x per year cadence and have found a groomer that will come to our house which is nice.
   
   
4. Early on, if you're bringing just one kitten home, give them a ton of attention. Siberians are very social and will look to be around you all the time and to ensure the kitten develops to be social and friendly i'd recommend adhering to this. Between my wife and i and our 2 roommates, for the first 3 months or so we tried to have someone with the kitten at all times more or less. Get some good toys - a mix of bird like toys (with feathers on a string) and balls they can chase are likely best. They all love this thing too: https://www.amazon.com/Bergan-Turbo-Scratcher-Colors-vary/dp/B000IYSAIW/ref=sr_1_6?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1523036334&sr=1-6&keywords=cat+toy
   
   
5. After 1-2 weeks at home, gradually begin to increase their interaction with
   strangers and introduce them to people. This worked well with our kitten to make him very social and unafraid of visitors at our home.
   
   Those are my thoughts! Feel free to post any specific questions as they arise.

depends on if your wife is allergic to the cat itself or the dander. Dander you can sometimes get used to if it's the same cat (I'm allergic to cat dander and i've had cats my whole life. two weeks living with a cat and i'm acclimated to them and the allergies aren't bad.).

You can get a test at the doctor and talk to them about allergy shots or Rx-strength meds to take. Change your pillowcases often so she's not sleeping on a pile of cat fur and remember to wash your hands before touching your face/eyes.

Get a Furminator. It is the best de-shedding/brushing tool on the market. It takes off so much excess hair and dander and will help a LOT. Plus, cats LOVE getting brushed!

Febreeze has an allergen reducer spray. I can't verify how well it works and I wouldn't use it as the ONLY way to reduce allergies but it could be very helpful in certain areas like the bed or couch where the cat and your wife might share space consistently.

Invest in Lint Rollers to help keep fur off yourselves.

And know that there are certain times of year where your wife's allergies may flare up, regardless. I know mine do even though I've have the same cat for 9 years and my previous cat for 10. During the spring/fall I would be much worse than the rest of the time and had to amp up to claritin/benedryl.

I hope you can keep this wonderful kitty! And post pics!

Here you go:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01M5DS0Z7/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1504301317&sr=8-6&keywords=deshedding+tool+for+cats

I have one for mine and it works great.

What a cute cat! Looks like he's a long hair - my parents have a long hair and they need to comb her regularly to make sure she doesn't get mats. They use a comb like this on her. He may protest the grooming but it really helps in the matting department, and keeps shed fur around the house at a minimum if you do it every couple of days or so.

Also, feed him good food with real meat. Just check the ingredients list (this is more important with dry food) and make sure the first ingredient is meat, and preferably 3 of the first 4 or so ingredients are meat as well. Corn and soy play havoc on a cat's kidneys, and feeding them good food now prevents future medical problems.

Use the Furminator.

I am using [this one] (http://www.amazon.com/FURminator-Long-deShedding-Large-102004/dp/B0040QS3PO/ref=sr_1_3?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1406428657&sr=1-3&keywords=furminator) and it works beautifully on all three of my medium / short - haired cats. The amount of fur you get with that tool is staggering. I had brushed them before and still had "hair everywhere" issues like you; when I used the Furminator, it became clear that brushing isn't getting the job done.

Aww. That is a pretty harsh comb for just a long haired, fluffy cat; it may tug and feel uncomfortable. Try using a regular human's comb. It won't tug as much and he may like how it feels a little better.

The best comb is this one.

This one:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M5DS0Z7/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_ldXIAbRZZWN4G

I used to be terribly allergic to cats, but with a combination of drugs and anti-allergen products I hardly ever get any symptoms from my two cats. Some drugs work well for certain people and others don't work at all. You just have to try them until you find what works for you, but here are some of the common ones:

Loratadine (Claritin), cetirizine (Zyrtec), and fexofenadine (Allegra). These are newer antihistamines that are supposedly non-drowsy and last all day. I take cetirizine since loratadine doesn't seem to do anything for me and fexofenadine costs about twice as much.

Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) and chlorpheniramine. These are older antihistamines that work differently than the three mentioned above. I find them to be much more effective, but they only last a few hours and make me sleepy. Useful if you get allergic before going to bed. Oh and here's a tip: if you're buying generic diphenhydramine, look in both the allergy section and the sleep-aid section. The same exact drug is sold as allergy relief and as a sleep-aid, and sometimes one is cheaper than the other.

Cromolyn nasal spray (NasalCrom). This drug works by preventing the release of histamine in the first place, so it's best when taken prior to cat exposure. For me, this is the most effective one since most of symptoms are in the nose. It's also safe to use in combination with other allergy medicines.

In addition to medication, there are products you can buy that reduce the amount of cat allergen in the home:

ADS Anti-allergen Spray can stain some fabrics, so they make a different formula that doesn't stain but requires more frequent application.

Allerpet C is a solution that you can apply to your cat to make her less allergenic.

And I'm sure there are many more. Brushing your cat regularly can reduce shedding, which should help with allergies since cats lick themselves and the Fel d 1 protein comes from the saliva. I recommend a FURminator.

If you are planning on getting a cat, you might want to look into the different cat breeds as some are less allergenic than others. I've also read that on average female cats and cats with lighter coloured fur tend to be less allergenic, although I'm not sure if this is definitively true.

And even if none of this works, I'd say that having cats is worth putting up with a few allergies!

Have you tried the Furminator brush?

Looks like you have a good list going, remember to update your pups microchip with your address and get him/her a tag with your details.

We got a 36 inch crate and it's plenty big for our boy (he's around 30 pounds).

Puppia harness is a great starter harness, it's soft and doesn't have a bunch of metal jingling pieces which our puppy HATED on his harness our breeder gave us.

Kibble, check out dog food advisor for reviews and ratings of foods content, we were using grain free salmon and sweet potato from chicken soup for the soul, it's decently priced and well rated I can't find it anywhere atm so we're switching him back to their normal kibble.

Salmon Oil is a lifesaver in the winter, our pup gets terribly dry skin and extremely itchy without it.

Start out with a puppy kong, they sell kong fillers that are cheese and peanut butter flavored, our puppy was pretty picky at first and only ate the cheese one, didn't like frozen kongs either.

I'd start with a Basic Collar here's a Dog Tag Silencer and a Break-away collar for outdoors or dog park. A dog was choked unconscious at our park so I typically just keep our guys ID tags on his harness and don't use a collar, but if you do I definitely recommend a break-away if you are primarily using a harness with it.

Items we found useful: Bed Liner, Crate Fence, Kong, Stainless Steel Bowls (highly reccomend US made do not buy any made in China for health reasons), Zippy Paws Hide and Seek toys, Potty/accident cleaner, Potty Bells, Anti-chew Bitter Apple spray, 50 ft Leash, Retractable Leash, Soft stop Leash extender, Car Seat Belt, Car Booster Seat, Gentle Shampoo, Comb, Travel Water Bottle, Flirt Pole, Special Treats, Chew Stick, Greenies

Sorry for the HUGE list lol, feel free to ask any questions!

These wipes for when kitty gets into minor messies


And this extra gentle wash so you can give her baffs and play!


A leash to go on walks

Oldie but goodie toy


You're going to need a tag in case kitty wanders off, and a collar of course!


Deshedding brush to control the hairs


Clippers to trim the nails

Not completely zero waste but better than throwing out a bunch of disposable ones:

Reusable lint roller: https://www.amazon.com/iLifeTech-Reusable-Sticky-Cleaner-Remover/dp/B00WQY9PHW/ref=sr_1_13?keywords=sticky+buddy&qid=1556762332&s=gateway&sr=8-13

Pet hair removal:
https://www.amazon.com/Pet-Grooming-Effectively-Professional-Deshedding/dp/B01M5DS0Z7/ref=sr_1_8?keywords=pet+hair+brush&qid=1556762376&s=gateway&sr=8-8

https://www.amazon.com/Evriholder-FURemover-Squeegee-Multi-Surface-Telescoping/dp/B000EFDOOA/ref=sr_1_9?keywords=pet+hair+brush&qid=1556762410&s=gateway&sr=8-9

You don’t have to get this one because it’s expensive but you want a brush that has fine teeth like this: FURminator Long Hair deShedding Tool for Cats, Small https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0042MI6AS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_DMBQBb1HTFFTX

I got mine from HomeGoods but I’m sure Marshall’s, Tj Maxx, or Walmart will have a cheaper one. It helps with hairballs too because they aren’t digesting as much hair when they groom themselves

Way cute! Seriously, get a nice dog brush like the furminator. They shed like a mother f**ker.

We got this one and it works almost too well: https://amazon.com/gp/product/B0178VW3PS/

Pulls out a lot of fur, even on shorter-haired cats.

Cute as hell. Needs to be furminated.

^^Former ^^Ragdoll ^^Owner.

Our vet recommends the furminator; the amount of fur it pulls out is pretty intense and your bun must be very docile to have it work well.

We have a hairbuster which is a little more gentle — you have to kind of go against the grain so the rubber pulls the hair out.

Your best bet is to get a few brush strokes in per petting session before the bun gets mad at you, so constant vigilance is key.

I have the best cat brush ever: the Furminator! You still have to brush, but not as often because it really does a good job pulling out the loose fur.

Your cat has the best cat name ever! Do you say it all as one word like that, or do you call him Gary?

Strongly recommend anyone with a Maine coon (and anyone who likes to help their purrkid out grooming) gets a furminator


I know they are a bit pricy, but They are the best things ever and worth their weight in gold. My mom has a Norwegian snow cat and it’s the most gigantic fluff ball ever and the furminator is a godsend

I think frequent brushing might help--if you've got that much fur everywhere, maybe start grooming your bun twice a day--once in the morning, once at night--with a tool like this https://www.amazon.com/FURminator-Short-Hair-deShedding-Small/dp/B00452OHXU/ref=sr_1_5?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1511721046&sr=1-5&keywords=furminator

Ideally you'll end up with a huge mass of fur after both groomings, and that could prevent that fur from getting on all of your stuff?

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I REALLY need the furminator! my kitty s shedding like crazy and this also has an awesome name.

Conviviality

usually it's the saliva that triggers allergies. you'll want some hypoallergenic wipes or dry shampoo that you use weekly on the cat. you'll also want to groom the cat daily with a brush like this, the less saliva covered fur floating around the better! you'll definitely want some HEPA air purifiers, probably at least two that you run on high constantly. vacuum the filters every couple of weeks. keep the bedroom closed off so there's a pet free zone for awhile. have allergy pills of course.

many people get used to an animal through exposure so it's possible in a few months she won't be allergic to that specific cat anymore. sounds like that might be the case if she's able to be around her friend's cat longer than others.

I'm kind of a new cat owner myself, but that said I remember looking for a cat pretty recently :)

Typically shorter hair cats shed less, but my domestic short-hair still sheds more then I expected. Regular grooming with a good brush (my Furminator is amazing) keeps my lap pretty much hair free after petting sessions.

I wouldn't worry too much about the washing thing. Any smell associated with having a cat around is typically coming from the litter box, not the cat, and that can be controlled to some degree by changing the litter more frequently and putting it in another room. Unless they get into something, his/her regular grooming should keep her pretty clean. My cat hates it, but do give her a bath every 3-4 weeks mostly because I love how soft shampoo makes her fur.

As long as you try to make your house a nice place for a cat to live (toys, scratching post, maybe even a cat tree) cats can do very well being inside only. Without toys and something to exercise their claws on they can terrorize your stuff and your furniture though so be careful.

There is some correlation between breeds and personalities, and I did a TON of research before I went out to look for a cat, but what it really comes down to is the individual animal you end up getting. If you are adopting from an animal shelter (they have lots of great animals at least here in the states) just talk to the people that work there. They typically love the animals a lot and working with them everyday gives them a lot of insight into each of their personalities. I went to the shelter trying to get a particular kitten I found on their website, but he wouldn't come out to see us and was all around pretty grumpy. I talked to the shelter workers and explained what I was looking for, they introduced me to Winkie, and wouldn't trade her back for anything :)

I have a slicker brush that retracts. Picks up a lot of hair and is easy to clean.
Looks like this one:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ZGPI3OY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_6-drDbQSGRM87

My Shiba looooooves getting petdowns when I wear deshedding gloves like these
Https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078PJRWNS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_4.drDbDZRSASM

I also have amazon’s knockoff of the furminator, but I’ve used it more on my carpet to get out fur the my old vacuum couldn’t pull than I have on my Shiba.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M5DS0Z7/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_GberDb8VH8NMN

Have you tried a deshedding brush? It's different from a normal pet brush -- deshedding brushes can get at the undercoat, which normal brushes do not.

I own two cats -- Batman is a DSH (domestic short hair) and Rambo is a DLH (domestic long hair). They both shed like crazy, especially Rambo. This time of year is particularly bad, because they're losing the last of their winter coats. Getting a deshedding brush has made a huge difference. I use the FurGoPet, which I love, and is a knock-off of the FURminator. They're pretty much exactly the same, except the FurGoPet has a much stupider name and is about half the price.

Rambo sheds more than any other animal I've seen, and I volunteer at an animal shelter where I work with dogs and cats. The FurGoPet has been a lifesaver. Taking your dog to a groomer regularly will help, but this is a much cheaper and easier alternative.

A few notes, if you decide to try a deshedding brush:

1. Be attentive to the amount of pressure you use with deshedding brushes. You need to use a firm enough hand that you can "get to" the undercoat, but if you press too hard you'll hurt the animal and pull too much hair out (see #2 below). Once you figure out the pressure needed, it's easy. Just start with soft brushes and press harder until you see the undercoat coming out (trust me, you'll know when you're at the right pressure because you'll suddenly be coated in fur).
   
   
2. Don't overbrush. Deshedding brushes are great, but you can remove too much of the undercoat if you're not careful. I brush them once a week usually, maybe a little more during this time of year. When you notice that you're not getting much fur out, stop brushing.
   
   
3. Follow with a normal brush, just to get the other stuff out.
   
   
4. For the love of all that is holy, do this outside. There will be fur everywhere.
   
   
5. If all else fails, shave him like a lion. Bonus: No need for a fancy home-security system. (Okay, don't actually do that).
   
   
   

Here are three products that I find to be invaluable in my life as a cat lady:



FURminator: This little tool removes so much hair, you'd think you could make another cat out of it. It's really useful during shedding season. They make them in various sizes for long and short-haired cats, as well as for dogs.



SmartCat Ultimate Scratching Post: This post is very solid and sturdy, which is great, since my cats like to launch themselves at it after running full speed from the other side of the house. If it were to be knocked over, they would freak out and never use it again. We've had it for three years with two cats that have all their claws, and it's still in great shape.



World's Best Cat Litter: This corn-based litter is more expensive than its clay-based counterparts, but it has many advantages: 1) It's not harmful to your cats if they ingest it--this can happen during grooming, or if your cat just randomly eats it. Same goes for kids. 2) It generates much less dust and offers good odor control. 3) In my own anecdotal experience, it lasts longer. 4) It's flushable, which is especially nice if you live in a small apartment (but I don't recommend flushing from a sub-level toilet that uses an ejection pump--learned that the hard way). 5) It's better from an environmental standpoint, since the clay for litter is gathered via strip mining.

You could be talking about my dog. My senior beagle was shedding so much that I swept CONSTANTLY. You could see the hair drift off him as he walked over the clean floor. Immediately after using the rubber brush! It was crazy. How did he have any fur left on him?

The vet tested him. He was well, especially for his age. The vet tech talked to me about it possibly being a food allergy, even though I felt in my heart it wasn't. I'd chosen his excellent food very deliberately. But this was just nuts. So, I switched to a good quality low ingredient food, which he doesn't like as much but he will eat (cuz he's a beagle!) For years I've been adding green beans to his food. I switched it up a bit and began alternating with carrots, peas (canned, no salt added), or a couple chopped up berries. I think those little things helped with the transition to new food.

And we switched from the red curry comb to a shed reducing brush like this one. If you get one, be sure to be gentle with it. You don't want to hurt your baby. We do still use the curry comb occasionally because he likes it.

It's been three months and our beagle sheds a normal ridiculous beagle amount. It's at least half as much as he used to. I'm not sure which of these things, or combination, worked. Good luck to you. The struggle is real!

Mine used to puke all the time. Two things I found that caused it:

1. Hair balls. This thing put an end to that. She's a long-haired kitty.
   
2. Eating the dog's food. I had to put it away when we aren't home.
   
   She used to puke about 2x's a week regularly. Now it's more like Once every few weeks, if that.

FURminator deShedding Tool for Cats.

Best thing I ever got for my cat.

Education. That's like asking, why would a doctor know more about health than the salesman at CVS? Because a veterinarian is actually required to be educated on the subject of animals, including animal fur. Groomers don't even have to have any sort of education or license.

Edit: These Amazon ratings/reviews might be more helpful to people.

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  http://www.amazon.com/FURminator-Long-Hair-deShedding-Large/dp/B0040QS3PO#customerReviews

Then it sounds like you need to brush her to get some of that shedding fur out of her coat. I'd highly suggest a FURminator, it's what we use on our cats and it really helps with shedding.

Just brush. You'll be surprised how much fur you remove. You may need to get him adjusted to being brushed. Lots of positive reinforcement and treats can help. My cat doesn't like being brushed but she tolerates it. I do it in short sessions and give her lots of praise for being a good girl while I do it. I brushed three handfuls of fur off her today. :)

There are many kinds of brushes. I use ones like these and they work well: 1 and 2.

This kind of rubber brush is awesome at removing fur from blankets, cushions, carpets, and other fabrics.

Vacuuming and sweeping frequently helps too.

Still, I keep lint rollers at home, in the car, and at work. Cat hair just gets everywhere.

No need to bathe unless it's a hairless cat or he gets dirty.

The furminator, it's sold as a brush for cats and dogs but it works great on rabbits too https://www.amazon.com/FURminator-Long-Hair-deShedding-Large/dp/B0040QS3PO/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=furminator%2Bfor%2Bcats&qid=1558500913&s=gateway&sprefix=fur&sr=8-3&th=1&psc=1

We have two Wegies. One of them is more of a groomer than the other, so she's grooming a combined 28 pounds of cat on a routine basis. She gets severe hair balls and has had to be hospitalized twice because of them. I very, very strongly recommend you get one of these. We try to use it every two or three days. It's unbelievable how much hair it gets off. They're great cats, you'll be very happy with your little one.

• Edit after rereading your post: you do need to trim their rears every other month or so to keep from things getting tangled up back there, but nothing too strenuous.

Ah, I found my original source: [(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TxBcXEQeCkM)]
Looks like their original reasoning was that lighter frenchies can have double coats, but they've since posted a correction video and now say some simply have thicker coats than others. So....I guess it's really up in the air.

To be slightly more helpful, this is the brush I use on my little guy. A lot cheaper than similar brushes I could find in stores and it does some serious de-shedding. [(https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DM1DDBW/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1)]

Good luck, and hang in there with your fluffy frenchie :)

I'm gonna guess high and go $52.50.

Under $10

Under $25

Under $50

Thank you for the contest!

I wear black shirts almost exclusively... Fuck. I just ordered a bunch of lint rollers and this:




http://www.amazon.com/JW-Pet-Company-GripSoft-Shedding/dp/B0002DK096/ref=sr_1_4?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1413877730&sr=1-4&keywords=shedding+blade

furminator is always a good one. this is the one I have and works well for my short and long hair cats.

https://smile.amazon.com/FURminator-Long-Hair-deShedding-Large/dp/B0040QS3PO/ref=sr_1_1?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1465405051&sr=1-1&keywords=furminator+for+cats

Glad you're choosing a rescue kitty! Go and meet cats at your local rescues, you'll get a good idea of how much they shed there. Get a de-shedding brush like this which will help, too.

It's been an unseasonably warm winter here so it's starting too.

The defurminator brush is really good for pulling loose hair. It's a robust grooming tool but even 2 minutes can get a handful of it.

Also for the super long haired coats, a groomer's comb is the best for separating the hairs down to the root and preventing mats.

I have four cats and those two tools along with a general slicker brush really help me manage. I had to shave down my maine coon due to gastrointestinal issues but still have two long haired cats and a short hair.

If you haven't tried this already use it every day, outside if you can because so much fur will come off, and it will reduce shedding to almost 0. It is a much cheaper copy of the furminator from Amazon that is just as good

https://www.amazon.com/FURminator-Long-Hair-deShedding-Large/dp/B0040QS3PO/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?crid=27MPMD21ST02M&keywords=furminator+for+cats&qid=1554772737&s=gateway&sprefix=furminator+for+cats&sr=8-3

I use this one on my cat. It’s a little pricey but it’s really helped a lot

Long haired cats MUST be regularly groomed. Bring her to the vet or a groomer, buy a Furminator (make sure you get the long hair version, it's generally cheaper on Amazon than in pet stores), and begin brushing her regularly (but don't over-brush). And clip her claws, as well, that way she can't scratch you. Here's a good video on beginning to clip your cat's claws on your own.

If the cat is too stressed to be groomed, they can be sedated at the vet, and since she's fighting it I'd suggest the vet for now. But then regularly groom her coat and nails and get her used to it. You'll probably have to supplement with professional grooming.

My family's long hair cat had two completely different personalities between them figuring out you actually have to groom a long hair (this from a dad who has a cocker spaniel and gets her professionally groomed!) She used to be grumpy because mats HURT, now she's a cuddle bug.

use it gently

This is the one I have, the "cat" version, its pretty cheap compared to some other specialty brushes so its easy to give it a shot-

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00J9C6YYG/

They have furminators for longer haired cats too.

http://www.amazon.ca/FURminator-Long-Hair-deShedding-Small/dp/B0042MI6AS/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1395062911&sr=8-8&keywords=furminator

I use this one on my cat that has fur that ranges from 1"-3". Works awesome! It's insane how much fur comes off them.

I use a couple of brushes. I start with this little blue square shaped pin brush I got at petsmart (originally for my cat, but hey it works good). After he’s all detangled I go in with my knock off furmirator https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M5DS0Z7/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_Z.KaBbFTA993T

It takes time and patience lol. If you can believe it this pile is only from his backside. I could’ve put together a whole other Luka.

(That “pin” brush I mentioned is actually a little square slicker brush..forgot what to call them..) found it

I've used a friend's furminator but I ended up buying this one, and it works just as well.

http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DM1DDBW/ref=oh_details_o09_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I had a furminator in the past, this time I got this one and it works just as well as the furminator but a lot cheaper.

Not sure what your budget is, but there are a few suggestions I can make.


2. Make grooming easy with bribes! Healthy treats like Catty Shack or Greenies make Brush Time easier for both parties.


3. A lot of professional groomers charge an arm and a leg for cats (because of their arms and legs), so do the grooming yourself! You will need a Furminator, nail clippers, and cleansing wipes. Groom often, and invest in a scratching post.


4. As long as you are using a tool for grooming cats (i.e.: Furminator) you don't have to worry about overdoing it. Brush as thoroughly as you can, and stop when your brush starts coming out clean (or nearly free of loose hairs).


5. General tips: Buy the best food your budget allows. Preferably wet food, or a diet half wet food and half dry food. Go grain free, like Merrick and/or Soulistic. For a healthy, shiny coat I would recommend Pet Naturals' Daily Best; And to reduce hairballs, Hairball. Don't use hairball remedies that contain petroleum jelly, it will give your baby the runs :(

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Adding to what everyone else said, get a washable cat bed and a furminator. The furminator seems expensive, but I haven't seen a single hairball since I've started using it. And, I am able to use it to clean the hair off of the cat tree.

this is what we bought and I’m happy with this for the past few months we’ve had it. our pup is 46 lbs this smaller size seems to be perfect. I had wondered if I should buy the larger one but ultimately happy with the smaller brush!

There's something called a Furminator made to prevent a lot of the shedding. I used the version for dogs, and it seemed to work well.

What kind of brush would you recommend for a dog with lab/hound type hair? I use a brush that looks a lot like this one and it seems to remove an endless amount of hair when I use it, but doesn't seem to reduce shedding at all (which maybe just isn't possible, ha). But I don't want to damage her coat or anything either!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DM1DDBW/ref=dp_cerb_1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B074PRDGYS/ref=sspa_mw_detail_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1

The FURminator it's around 25$.

I have one and seriously this is the best. If you have pets and still "try" to not having fur on you all the time this is the Shedding Tool you need.

Great Danes typically have a very thin/fine coat. Most that I've seen have hardly any hair on their underbellies/genital areas so unfortunately I'd say what you see is probably what you get.

As for Josie, I'm not too sure. I work for a family that has a Boston that had to have minor surgery on his tail so they had to shave his tail/around his butt and it did grow back after a few months. It may depend on what caused the hair loss as well. Obviously she didn't get a vaccine on her tail, but some vaccine injection sites can cause permanent hair loss, so if it was a chemical substance that caused it it may not grow back. That would be something I'd ask the vet about if you were really curious.

I own a long hair cat and I rescued and rehomed a pretty matted Himalayan once. With cat skin you have to be very careful because their skin is paper thin. Is your comb like a fine toothed steel comb? For cats I like combs that have different length teeth like this I have a similar style one for my cat.

Whenever there is a breed specific issue I'd also recommend looking for a persian cat forum or facebook group and see what other owners do/use, especially people that breed and show their Persians. I actually know three cocker people with Persians and they groom/bathe their cats as much as they do their show cockers. Persians are definitely high maintenance cats that require speciality grooming care.

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I have that problem too. The best thing I've tried is the True Touch Deshedding Glove:

https://www.amazon.com/True-Deshedding-Gentle-Efficient-Grooming/dp/B01D1ZULK4

I have another similar glove that does almost nothing... This one is actually pretty good compared to that and other things I've tried like combs and a few different kinds of pet brushes.

My bunnies seem to really like how this glove feels too. 😊

Awwwwww. I just noticed your username! I feel the same way with two kitties that shed like it's going out of style. I have a Furminator that was recommended to me on Reddit by a professional cat groomer! That thing is seriously awesome!!!

No, get one of these.

http://www.amazon.com/JW-Pet-Company-GripSoft-Shedding/dp/B0002DK096

A fraction of the price and works every bit as well as the furminator.

Ok. I need this deshedding brush for my cat. it will make grooming her much easier as she has a thick double coat. This will make her more comfortable and It will also leave less hair to fall out on my furniture and carpets, so less cleaning for me and my friends with cat allergies might be more comfortable in my apartment.

If this is out of your price range, either of the phone cases would also be much appreciated. Because I drop my phone a lot and its only a matter of time before I break it.

WHOOPS. It didn't copy. But you should laugh at that anyway.

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https://www.amazon.com/MIU-COLOR-Professional-Deshedding-Effectively/dp/B00DM1DDBW/ref=sr_1_2 like a Furminator, but less expensive. A Roomba would be my other suggestion, but not good with pet accidents. A stick vac.

My pei is a horse coat and this brush works amazingly even on her short hair. Pet Grooming Brush Effectively Reduces Shedding By Up To 95% Professional Deshedding Tool For Dogs And Cats (Blue) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M5DS0Z7?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf

Great information thank you!!

This is my cat's fur: http://imgur.com/a/GxWXJ
Not sure how to describe it, but very spiky and "stray" cat appearance.


He grooms a lot and I brush him once a week with a metal tooth pet comb: https://www.amazon.com/Chirpy-Pets-Dog-Brush-Shedding/dp/B0178VW3PS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1481650888&sr=8-1&keywords=chirpy+pets+dog+and+cat+brush+for+shedding

Try getting a de-furminator and brush him on a daily basis. They love that stuff and it helps with shedding as well. I have this one and it works wonders. I suggest buying it on Amazon because Petsmart will rip you off.

That's a ferminator I think. Really good a defloofing fuzzy cats.

One of theses will help you with that :) I just got one for my two dogs (on husky mix one collie mix) and my mom just got one for her Aussie/ golden mix and they work great ! Petsmart sells them for like $60 or something outrageous.

Keep the cat in your own room.

Failing that, people are allergic to cat dander which originates from their saliva, not their fur/hair. There are specially made anti-allergy shampoo's for cats that specifically help with getting rid of said dander. The cat will not like this, but it does seem to help. Remember to wash the cat with luke warm water to the touch, anything else is probably too hot/cold. I would also purchase several HEPA filters and put them in various rooms. Comb the cat with this several times a week (trust me, other combs are not the same and not worth your time). I also picked up a Dyson animal vacuum for good measure but that may be overkill. Good luck!