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I had a cat that did that. What worked for me was a glove with raised rubber thingees on it that grabbed the fur. The one I got was from PetsMart. I tried one from PetCo, but the nubs were not high enough and did not work; their one for dogs works pretty well on cats though.
If your cat doesn't like being brushed, but does like being petted, these gloves will really help to get the fur out.
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I have a cat like yours. She doesn't have long hair but she has food alergies and while I am trying to find a brand that works for her I am haveing to put ointment on the rash on her back.
What I have to do is hold her by the skin on the back of the neck like a kitten. She pretty much lets me do it then.
Talking about the gloves, you can get them with the little wire brush brissels on them too. Good luck.
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There is an ionizing brush on the market that works well on my cat. I usually can get him to do anything for a piece of rare roast beef or a shrimp. He has his staff well trained.Posts: 719 | From Delaware | Registered: Jan 2006
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Hi: I just saw this post, so perhaps you've already resolved the issue...
My kitty is difficult when it comes to brushing as well. From my experience, this is what works:
1. Approach kitty when he is calm and relaxed.
2. If he doesn't mind petting, use the rubber mitt suggested in the other post, or damp kitty wipes. Both can pick up a surprising amount of fur. (I think you can get both at your local pet store, or try Drs. Foster & Smith online). It may take several "sessions".
3. If he is cantakerous no matter what, you can try this: position him on the floor between your legs as you are kneeling. He should be facing the same direction as you, so you are kind of behind/over him. Your legs should be on either side of him, kind of making a "V" so that he cannot back up (easier to do than say...a diagram would be handy!) Usually my cat will tolerate this and he tries to move away, but this position will help avoid scratches. Make sure you are wearing jeans though!
4. If he does not like being confined as such, sometimes it helps to also grab his scruff (between his shoulder blades) while brushing with the other hand.
So much easier to demonstrate, but I volunteered at an animal shelter for awhile, and this approach was effective for brushing and administering meds. I also clip kitty's nails this way. Also, if your kitty is super sensitive, sometimes just using a less invasive brush will do the trick (i.e. the nubby glove or wipes).
And of course, rewards with treats will help!
I notice that my kitty sheds a ton in the spring. Otherwise, I think excessive shedding can also be due to allergies or thyroid condition.
Best of luck!
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