What no/low-shed cat??
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We're looking at getting a cat - MrsPB loves them and the kids always pet any cats, but I'm just not a cat lover. One of the things that will help bring me round though is to get one that doesn't shed, or at least doesn't shed much. I just don't like having pet hair around the place.
So, what family-friendly, low-shedding, easy-care cat do I want??? A quick search suggests a few more exotics such as Bengals, Russian Blue and Javanese, but whatever we get is unlikely to be housebound. Whilst we live in a city, ours is a more-spacious open suburb, with lots of trees and gardens, so there is room to roam. Its also a warmer, more tropical climate.
Thanks in advance...
So, what family-friendly, low-shedding, easy-care cat do I want??? A quick search suggests a few more exotics such as Bengals, Russian Blue and Javanese, but whatever we get is unlikely to be housebound. Whilst we live in a city, ours is a more-spacious open suburb, with lots of trees and gardens, so there is room to roam. Its also a warmer, more tropical climate.
Thanks in advance...
Bengal/tabby cross sounds good - no need for a pedigree anything here.
As for a rescue cat, no problem with that either, but I really don’t like having pet hair about the place - if the rescue centre has a low shed cat, then that’ll fit the bill. I’m after finding out what might fit the bill.
As for a rescue cat, no problem with that either, but I really don’t like having pet hair about the place - if the rescue centre has a low shed cat, then that’ll fit the bill. I’m after finding out what might fit the bill.
Here is a list of breeds that are classed as 'low shedding'
http://helikopterman.nl/stuff/antwarrioranimated2....
The Burmese stands out, lovely affectionate breed and ok with being indoors, however they are very social so if left alone for long periods you will need to have two because they can get stressed from being alone. (usually, obviously doesn't apply for every Burmese.
Don't see many Tonkinese these days but always seemed a nice breed.
Bengals can be hard work, bit unpredictable re the traits you will have in a kitten!
Truth is though, we shed plenty of hair and skin abut the place you just can't see it as easily!
Rescues will know which cats will be happy in a family and happy being indoors. A short/smooth haired tabby will probably shed no more than Bengals types. Avoid thick coats.
I will say we have a Maine coon and yes we get clumps of hair where she goes, even with grooming but I don't spend my days covered in cat hair (OK I do some days but then I do work in a vets
)
http://helikopterman.nl/stuff/antwarrioranimated2....
The Burmese stands out, lovely affectionate breed and ok with being indoors, however they are very social so if left alone for long periods you will need to have two because they can get stressed from being alone. (usually, obviously doesn't apply for every Burmese.
Don't see many Tonkinese these days but always seemed a nice breed.
Bengals can be hard work, bit unpredictable re the traits you will have in a kitten!
Truth is though, we shed plenty of hair and skin abut the place you just can't see it as easily!
Rescues will know which cats will be happy in a family and happy being indoors. A short/smooth haired tabby will probably shed no more than Bengals types. Avoid thick coats.
I will say we have a Maine coon and yes we get clumps of hair where she goes, even with grooming but I don't spend my days covered in cat hair (OK I do some days but then I do work in a vets
) I've always had rescue adult cats, some are more damaged emotionally than others but all have been utterly rewarding.
The short-hair mogs seem to vary in shedding, but in the summer a couple of minutes combing with a fine tooth comb every few days gets rid of chunks of fur.
Cat also goes nuts for a good combing, performs tricks, leaps on shoulder, nuzzles ear, and other ruses for enslaving humans.
I also have a vac with a HEPA filter, when I clean it out most of the crap in it is human or trodden in from outside. :-)
Kitty comb:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ferplast-85838899-Flea-Co...
The short-hair mogs seem to vary in shedding, but in the summer a couple of minutes combing with a fine tooth comb every few days gets rid of chunks of fur.
Cat also goes nuts for a good combing, performs tricks, leaps on shoulder, nuzzles ear, and other ruses for enslaving humans.
I also have a vac with a HEPA filter, when I clean it out most of the crap in it is human or trodden in from outside. :-)
Kitty comb:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ferplast-85838899-Flea-Co...
Edited by Slushbox on Wednesday 5th September 10:33
Boosted LS1 said:
OP, your being daft. Just get a rescue cat and clean up your own dropped hairs.
Mobile Chicane said:
All cats shed. There is no such thing as a 'low shedding one'.
I am dog person, but this is certainly the way it works with dogs. Hairy animals have hair, hairless animals arnt nice to look at or stroke!We have a lot more dog hair in the house since we had a dog, but you have to hoover and sweep once a week anyway, just picks a bit more up.
Daniel
A recent YouTube session ended with videos of people who shave their cats, some totally bald, for hygiene and comfort reasons, lots of cats shaved to look like a lion.. Poor things looked miserable.. No
It's a good job my Flynn is so lovable and an excellent mouser, i am constantly calling him a hairy arsed +&=) for the never ending hairs I have to clean.
It's a good job my Flynn is so lovable and an excellent mouser, i am constantly calling him a hairy arsed +&=) for the never ending hairs I have to clean.
Mobile Chicane said:
All cats shed. There is no such thing as a 'low shedding one'.
However black cat hair shows up less than other colours. Black cats are also back of the queue at adoption centres, so there will be lots of choice.
Enjoy your house panther.
Our cat Socks is mainly black and white with the odd bit of ginger thrown in. She has a rather ingenious shedding strategy.However black cat hair shows up less than other colours. Black cats are also back of the queue at adoption centres, so there will be lots of choice.
Enjoy your house panther.
Light coloured carpet/furniture/clothing - shed black fur
Dark coloured - white fur
Anything blue - ginger fur
This is her engaged in the act of leaving ginger fur on my jeans and white fur on my pullover. There's nothing wrong with her eyes by the way, the camera on my mobile does this to them!
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