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Controlling cat hair in the house

Posted: Jul 12, 2010

I am at my wit's end, can't find anything that works. TY for any advice.

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Not being sarcastic at all but...sm - Grammy

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maybe put kitty outside, unless you live in the city and can't. Our oldest son and fiancee have a dog and a cat in the house but their kitty is litterbox trained. Just have to keep up the training. Good luck with that. :)

What does litter training have to do with cat hair? - They go in the box to shed? nm

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I was replying concerning.... - Grammy

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the odor on wood floors. If you have a pet in the house, you're going to have hair that you have to learn to live with. ;)

DON'T PUT YOUR CAT OUTSIDE - Zamantha

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Put the cat outside??? BAD ADVICE! As a part time clerk at a vets office I just want to let anyone and everyone know: CATS ARE BETTER OFF AND HEALTHIER AND DO JUST FINE IF YOU KEEP THEM INDOORS!!!!

That "cats live fine outdoors" is another one of the cat myths, like "cats don't like water therefore must not drink water", then those ppl wonder why their cats are always in the toilet!? outside they will get chased by people, dogs, hit by cars, stolen or get lost. Outdoor cats that are not fixed make outdoor kittens and the feral cat population in the US is already sky high! Don't put your cats outside!!! In the outdoors your animal will be exposed to (by their natural wandering tendencies) all kinds of dangers, potentially life-threatening, diseases from other animals, will eat things they shouldn't and will NEVER learn how to be a good cat indoors!

They are just as smart and can be trained just like a dog, just with some more patience. There are cat training books and sessions online.

Try a supplement to their diet, such as Efa Z and a high quality food. Ask your vet for recommendations for vitamins. Prepare for seasonal sheds and ask a groomer about shampoos or take kitty to a groomer. Give plenty of fresh water, but just to let ya know, the hair is part of the pet. Brush every day and vacuum vacuum vaccum.

When a cat is having "accidents" it's trying to tell you something. Is the litter box clean, is the litter product you're using causing irritation or allergies or a high fragrance product that the cat does not like? Could kitty have a bladder infection? Is the urine strong, dark colored? They are not by nature messy animals, they just don't have anyway to tell you somethings wrong. Change the location of the box, the litter and try to see what color the urine is, go from there.

Cats make wonderful pets. They are nothing like dogs! We have to "earn" their love, but when you do, you have got a pet that is loving and always there for you. I hope you are able to solve your dilema for yours and kitty's sake. â�º

kitty lover - hm

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I have never had a cat that I have owned live outside. All my kitties are strictly indoor cats. I would never dream of letting them roam for many of the same reasons you mention.

I know what you mean about the water too! I knew this family who had a little kitty, asked me if I wanted her because she was too much for them. I went to see her and to see if we'd get along. I gave her a little bit of kibble and a bowl of water to coax her out from under a cabinet and they were absolutely amazed that she drank water! They had never given her a bowl of water 'cause they also thought "cats didn't like water"! How stupid.

Needless to say, I took her home. She's #4. I am going to be the cat lady!

Vacuuming and brushing and that Efa Z is great! I also use a conditioning shampoo and my cats have learned to take their baths well and hardly ever fuss anymore. Mostly they just "take it".

I have never had anyone who has a "cat allergy" come to my house and have a flare up because I keep my house clean, vacuum the floors and furniture and keep all the kitties bathed. It's my labor of love. I love them all soooo much.

Their names are : Abby Cat, Maxipuss, Ginger Snap, and Baxter.

no outdoors for mine either - kitty momma

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a lot of people don't realize you can bathe a cat! I have a long haired cat and he goes to the groomer a couple of times a year, in the summer to get shaved down. He's been going since he was a kitten and has no problems, requires no sedation. He also takes his bath with no problem.

bathing cats - yllis lag

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I know what you mean! When I tell people I bathe my cats, I get looks like you wouldn't believe!!! I even had a lady argue with me saying, "what do you mean you bathe your cats??? Cats don't like water and aren't suppose to get wet!!!" What a loon...

One of my kitties jumps right in the tub when it's his turn.

Oh yeah, all the cats I have ever owned have never been allowed to run amok through the neighborhood. I sure don't like when stray dogs and cats poo in my yard and don't think my neighbors would appreciate if I let my cats and dog do the same anyway.

Thats something Grammy doesn't mention. Grammy, are you aware that by letting your cats run around outside, they are probably pooing in someone elses yard? Not nice!

Our neighbors have 2 cats.... - Grammy

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that never see the light of day. They are sickly and shed terribly. Cats need sunshine too, just like people. You can always watch your cat and then put it back in the house but to say not to let your cat outside is ridiculous.

Cats being sick doesn't have anything to do with not going outside - Happy MT Robin

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I've had cats for over 20 years now and they don't go outside and with the exception of a couple that had kidney problems early on, most of my cats have lived well into their late teens. Your neighbors' cats are sickly and shed terribly because the neighbors aren't taking care of them or giving them appropriate food or maybe they just have a chronic illness. It doesn't have anything to do with not going outside.

There are proven statistics that "outside" cats have much shorter life spans then cats who live indoors.

As to the urinating inappropriately, the poster who works at the vet part time had great suggestions. When cats go places other than their litter box, initially they're trying to tell you something. If they keep it up, it's because they've created a habit. There are a couple of products you can get at places like Pet Smart that will discourage cats from going in the same places that you might try. One is called No Go and has a sort of wintergreen smell to it that cats don't like and the other one is a bitter apple spray that cats don't like.

I have 8 cats (who don't go outside and all are very healthy, btw) and I have found that when one of them does something like that Febreze actually works really well to get rid of smells. My oldest one now who is about 15ish has been known to piddle on the bed and I just soak the spot with Febreze and it works quite well.

Good luck with everything.

Cats - Grammy

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I respectfully disagree with your take that cats do not need to be outdoors to be healthy. All living creatures need sunshine and air to be healthy. Any living being can survive by being "shut in" but they certainly don't thrive. There is a difference. It is even obvious in humans who never get out in the sun and air. We have always had cats and they have lived long and healthy lives outside in the barn doing what cats do....hunting mice and birds. Just because most animals have been "domesticated" by humans and live fairly long lives doesn't necessarily mean that's what's best for them. I wonder how much longer they would live if allowed to breathe fresh air and roam in the sunshine. That's why most "indoor" pets shed...because they are not acclimated to being outside. Our pets have always been outdoor pets (allowed to come in the house of course, but living mostly outdoors) and they have always looked healthier than our relative's pets who barely see the light of day. God meant for animals to be outdoors regardless of what humans may "desire." That is my opinion and from my life experience it seems to ring true. :)

Grammy -- do you have a cat or cats? nm - >>>>

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Yes, we have 2 cats... both very healthy.... :) - Grammy

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neutered and they live outside and they love it and stay very healthy. They are Stimpy and Dozer, 2 large neutered males and they don't shed at all. We have had many cats over the years and never had a sickly one from living outside whereas my sisters also have cats who never get out and their hair falls out in huge clumps and their eyes water constantly. And....yes, these cats are fed well and pampered but the only difference is they never get out.

I'm happy your cats are healthy and loved.. sm - >>>>>

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However, I have 4 indoor cats that are healthy and happy and have plenty of activity indoors and lay in the sunshine through the windows, etc. I open the windows so they get fresh air and we make a point of playing with them everyday so they get exercise. My cats never go outside.

I think the problem sometimes with indoor cats is that people think they have them and the cats can amuse themselves and don't need companionship, etc. I don't know if that's the case with your sister's cats, but it sounds like they may be allergic to something.

I just wanted to let you know not all indoor cats are like your sister's and not all outdoor cats are like yours either. We've had lots of cats that we feed outside and no matter what we did with them, they always looked like they were on their last leg and very unhealthy.

=) Bless you and your furry family. =)

Cats - Grammy

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I'm sure your cats are healthy getting the little dab of sun that they do. Even humans can subsist and consider themselves "healthy" by eating lots of junk and never exercising but it doesn't change the simple fact that all living creatures need the sun and air to be truly healthy.

As for my sister's cats and I'm referring to my two sisters who both own cats, not just "a" sister's cats, they are very loved and pampered and coddled. They are constantly being handled and have plenty of companionship. They are truly "spoiled" cats but they are very unhealthy and they even have regularly-scheduled vet visits where our 2 bruisers never see the vet unless they are hurt or sick which they, luckily, have never been and they are 5 years old... brothers. Their coats are glossy and thick and their eyes and nose are clear where my 2 sisters cats are not and they just look sickly. It's what I see and I can only go by that. Our neighbor's cats are the very same way and this woman loves her cats, it seems, more than her own children but they never get outside. My purpose is not to rile any feathers here but I personally (note, I say personally) believe it to be cruel to never allow an animal to feel the sun or air. I know I would hate to be penned in my home without ever having that feeling so I sympathize with critters that never get to. Peace to you and your furry friends. No offense is intended in any of my postings. :)

hunting mice and birds - puss in boots

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I seriously doubt that if you allow your cats to hunt and eat mice and birds that they are as healthy as you claim. They probably have parasites or diseases that are not obvious to you, that could be causing problems for them.

Cats and dogs don't "show" signs of illnesses or pain until they are really suffering.

Just because you got then neutered and give them shots doesn't mean healthy and well cared for. IMO...

Sure, God meant for animals to be free, but since we've taken it upon ourselves to domesticate them, they we should step up and take care of them as best we can, they are afterall our loyalist of friends. They don't need to be outside foraging and fighting for food and territory!

I keep my 3 indoors only. They get plenty of exercise, sunshine and do go outside for walks, but on a leash, just like a dog.

I would never dream of letting them "roam".

re: puss in boots - Tiger's ma

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I agree! Not to mention, when they are outside they spray and mess up the neighbors yards.

How in the world did you leash train your cats?? How cool!

I think you're wading into a cultural/geographical difference here. - sm

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If you notice, Granny mentioned the barn. I, too, live in the country. I don't own any cats, but I know for a fact that many of my neighbors do and have them specifically for the purpose of keeping the mouse population down. There are of course risks. It sounds like Granny, like me, would not have to worry a whole lot about vehicle traffic. Yes, there's some, but not a whole lot (days go by when the only car that goes by the house is the mailman). Yes, there are other predators, but I suspect Granny's cats don't wander too far afield and, as a rule, there will be some wildlife, but cats aren't stupid and aren't going after the coon, and the coon doesn't want to mess with the cat.

We have to be careful not to make too many generalizations. It is entirely possible that Granny's cats are healthy and happy, flea and tick-proofed, wormed, and vetted regularly, and to simply state that she does not take care of them because she lets them roam freely is only looking at it from your possibly urban/suburban viewpoint, rather than the rural one she might have.

You have hit the nail on the head!! Very intuitive of you...nm :) - Grammy

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Hunting - Grammy

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Since hunting is what cats do naturally, I believe they would be immune to most parasites that would affect us humans in a bad way. Our cats are not "foraging" and "fighting" for food. This is a pleasant pasttime for cats, even well-fed cats.

And I would never dream of keeping an animal such as a dog or cat "imprisoned." You say we need to "protect" our pets and I agree but not to the point we are paranoid about letting them get sun and air without leashing them. We are of two different minds and you just have to accept that. ;)

I, too, have a barn cat and.... - Kendra

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might laugh out loud if I saw someone walking a cat on a leash. Two different worlds, indeed.

I'm kinda the Lisa Douglas of Middle-Of-Nowhere, IA - sm

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The folks here are still telling the tale of my first winter here four years ago when I put sweaters on my little dogs when they went outside. I believe many a beer has been hoisted in tribute to the crazy antics of the California gal who moved into the old 'Smith' place.

PS: The dogs are quite happy that my shame had me pack their sweaters away!

Definitely... :) - Grammy

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Our cats would probably choke to death if I tried to put them on a leash. Now, you're talking abuse. I guess our poor fat cats with the shiny coats and clear eyes and noses and lots of energy who love living in the barn and really have no desire to come in the house except with lots of coaxing must be pretty abused. Call the ASPCA... quick!! LOL

re: grammy - cat woman

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Cats can get plenty of sunshine with a nice window sill shelf, an open door with a screen and so on. My INDOOR ONLY cats love basking in the sunny spots. They do not go outside to "play" at all. It is not "ridiculous" at all, like you said. Indoor cats are healthier, by far.

Your cats.... - Grammy

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apparently do not go outside to play because they are not allowed to go outside and play. You have no idea how they would react and whether or not they would like it unless your cats are special and can talk. :)

From my experience, outdoor cats appear to be healthiest. That is what I have witnessed, by far.

For the cat hair, all you can do is vacuum, everyday if - you have to. NM

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Cat hair - Aspiring coder

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Take kitty outside or in the garage and brush them every day to remove some of the extra hair. Talk to your vet about your cat's diet, sometimes what they are eating affects how much they shed. Having more than one litter box available may help with the other issue and make sure that it is easily accessible at all times.

Ive had good luck with "Natures Miracle" enzymatic - liquid to clean up cat-pee smell. (sm)

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My cat pees on the kitchen linoleum all the time. (Right next to FOUR meticulously-maintained litter boxes!) I've pretty much just given up on her, and assume that after 4 years, it's not likely to change. At least that's the only place she has "accidents" lately. She still uses the box about 50% of the time, but she's not very reliable.

It's hard to find a good repellant to keep them away from places they've soiled, so they don't repeat the indiscretion, though I've found that sometimes after cleaning the floor, if I wipe on "Liquid Gold" furniture oil, or spray on a little "Febreze", it seems to keep kitty away - she hates those two things.

Never clean a soiled area with any cleaner containing ammonia - it will attract cats rather than repel them, because pee has ammonia in it, as well.

Attracting kitty to the litter box: What the poster said about multiple boxes is true. Ideally, you should have one per cat, PLUS one. I have 2 per cat.

- Avoid domed boxes - they trap the smell inside like human porta-potties do, and cats are really sensitive to bad odors.

- Avoid scented litter, as most cats hate the scent - it's too strong for them. Or, at the very least, mix it with unscented litter to cut the strength of the perfume.

- Some like Feline Pine or S'Wheat Scoop, (which I LOVE), but unfortunately for me, my cats don't like them. Hard-clumping litter is the best, because it scoops out the best and leaves behind the least "tainted" litter granules. My cats' 3 favorites are: Arm & Hammer Unscented clumping litter; Scoop Away Unscented clumping litter; and PetCo brand unscented litter. I mostly use PetCo because I can refill the plastic pails from their big bin, which is cheaper and keeps the pails out of the landfill. I use litter in 3 boxes, and in the fourth I put a small-dog-sized pee-pee pad. Sometimes she'll use that instead of the floor, and it's easier to clean up. I found great, CHEAP ones at my local 99-Cent Store.

- For litterbox aversion, I've had very good luck with Dr. Elsey's Cat-Attract litter. It seems to work quite well! At $14+ per bag it's pricey, but getting the cat to use the box and not the floor? Priceless.

- Never get a cat declawed, it can cause all sorts of litter box & other behavior problems because often their feet hurt for a long time afterwards. And sometimes forever. So then they're not real keen on digging around in litter.

- If you have a multi-story home, be sure there's at least 1 box on each floor.

- Scoop out the boxes frequently, and replace litter and wash the box out with hot water & soap at least once a week, preferably twice a week. If you have spares to use in the meantime, putting the freshly-washed boxes out in the sun for an afternoon or two will help to make them even fresher-smelling.

Re: Shedding - Mine are shedding like CRAZY right now. Cat hair everywhere! Still, I'd rather breathe cat hair than have to live (or sleep!) without the little buggers.

The other poster was right about frequent brushing. Even better is to get a high-quality Greyhoud comb. (Not a flea comb). After brushing, go back and comb gently but thoroughly. You'll be SHOCKED at how much undercoat comes out. Especially if you have a long/thick-haired cat. The other benefit is they'll barf up fewer hairballs.

I use lint-rollers on my clothes, pillows and sofas. Also, the cats will be less likely to want to sleep on the sofas if you have cozy little "nests" for them throughout the house. (They like to change beds, rather than always sleep in the same place every night.) My older cat's special hidey-hole is my larger cat-carrier, with door propped open and lots of cozy blankets in it, way back against the wall under my computer desk. An old laundry basket with cat-bedding inside is another favorite. The other kitty likes the top bunk of a bunk bed as her hiding spot.

Finally, back to pee again:
Sometimes avoiding the litter box can signal a urinary tract problem. If it hurts, they may associate the litter box with pain, and avoid it. More common with males, but females can get them too. So if the problem continues, a vet checkup is usually wise.

It can also be, if you have 2 or more cats, that one is "marking" by peeing in that spot. That's alot of the problem with my linoleum-peeing cat. That's where a large house, and/or multiple litterboxes can really help. Unfortunately, I have a very tiny, almost-studio apartment, so the only place I have room for them is in the kitchen near the back door. I tried putting one in the bathroom for a while, and that would've worked if there had been a way to keep the other cat from using it, too. There wasn't, and soon the problem-cat started to pee on the rug in the bathroom. (Dont ask me why the bathroom is carpeted...I think it's insane.) MUCH harder to clean than the linoleum, so back out to the kitchen for the kitty box.

OP - Zuzu

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I brush and bathe my cats regularly and just keep my home vaccumed. Keep the sticky roller around also. Give your litter box a washing with vineger each time you clean it and that neutralizes the urine smell like a charm. Also, use vineger diluted half and half for the accidents on the wood floor.
It works!

For quick pick ups, Swiffer Sweeper is the bomb!

Ask the vet to check to see if there's a problem, and if not get a supplement for a healthy coat.

I gave my cats a "cat tree". It has a scratcher, a nail filer and shelves and dangling toys. They hang out there most of the time because it's pretty high and right by a sliding glass door, which the love.

It's simply a labor of love, the fur comes with the cat. It can be controlled though.

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She should have dressed for the occasion. ...

Feb 08, 2015
Can anyone recommend a good semipermanent hair color? My hair is naturally light red. It turns strawberry blonde in the sun. However, I'm getting a few gray hairs and want to cover them up. I really don't want a permanent hair dye. I would like something that comes in strawberry blonde that lasts for at least 28 shampoos. I used temporary hair color once a long time ago and used Sun-In as a teenager, but that is all of my experience with dying my hai ...