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How to Brush a Long-Haired Cat

By Jon Maxson

If you have a long-haired cat, you know the problem that cat hair can be. The cat sheds it seemingly continuously everywhere she goes. Her fur gets matted in places if left untouched. Hairballs form more regularly as the cat bathes and removes hair. These problems, while quite annoying for you, can be addressed to some extent by following these tips:

* Brush Often - It’s much easier to keep your cat’s fur soft and untangled if you brush her on a regular basis for short periods of time, rather than waiting until there’s a huge tangle that will require serious attention. This should reduce shedding somewhat over time as well, as you will have removed hair that otherwise would have been left in other places.

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