What should I do if my cat’s coat color is bad? 10-day popular cat-raising guide on the Internet
Among the pet health topics that have been hotly discussed on the Internet recently, "cats' dull coat color" has become the focus. Many hairdressers find that their owners' hair has lost its luster, and even has problems such as dryness and color loss. This article will provide you with scientific solutions based on hot discussion data in the past 10 days.
1. Top 5 popular cat hair problems on the Internet

| Ranking | Question type | Discuss the popularity index | Main age group of occurrence |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dry and split hair | 987,000 | 2-7 years old |
| 2 | Coat color faded | 852,000 | 5 years and above |
| 3 | localized alopecia areata | 764,000 | All ages |
| 4 | Increased dandruff | 639,000 | 1-3 years old |
| 5 | greasy hair | 521,000 | adult cat |
2. Three core reasons for poor coat color
According to the data shared by pet doctor @catDR. during a live broadcast on August 15:
| Cause classification | Proportion | Typical symptoms | prone season |
|---|---|---|---|
| nutritional deficiencies | 43% | Hair is fragile and easy to break | All year round |
| Skin diseases | 32% | Partial hair removal redness and swelling | alternation of summer and autumn |
| Improper care | 25% | Tangled and greasy hair | winter |
3. Scientific solutions for improving coat color
1. Nutritional supplement program (most popular)
| Nutrients | Recommended food | daily intake | Effective cycle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omega-3 | salmon, fish oil | 200-300mg | 4-6 weeks |
| Lecithin | Egg yolk, animal liver | 1/4 egg yolk/day | 2-3 weeks |
| Zinc element | beef, oysters | 5-7mg | 3-5 weeks |
2. Daily care essentials (more than 500,000 likes on Douyin)
• Groom 2-3 times a week, long-haired cats need to be groomed every day
• Use special shower gel with a pH value of 5.5-7.0
• Control the bath water temperature at 38-40℃
• Keep a distance of more than 20cm when blowing hair
3. Suggestions for environmental improvement (Xiaohongshu collection of 100,000+)
• Maintain indoor humidity 40%-60%
• Spend 15-30 minutes in the sun daily
• Cat litter made of pure cotton
• Regularly disinfect living areas
4. 5 effective methods tested by netizens
| method | Difficulty of implementation | Cost | Positive rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Egg yolk therapy | ★☆☆☆☆ | low | 89% |
| fish oil addition | ★★☆☆☆ | in | 93% |
| grooming massage | ★☆☆☆☆ | None | 95% |
| Water dispenser renovation | ★★★☆☆ | in | 87% |
| sun bath | ★☆☆☆☆ | None | 91% |
5. Abnormal situations that require vigilance
If the following symptoms occur, it is recommended to seek medical attention immediately:
• Large amounts of hair removal in a short period of time (>50 hairs/day)
• Redness, swelling or sores on the skin
• Black particles at the root of the hair
• accompanied by loss of appetite or lethargy
Reminder of recent hot events: On August 20, a certain brand of hair cream was found to contain excessive amounts of heavy metals. Please look for formal channels when purchasing. Only by maintaining a scientific concept of raising cats can the owner have a healthy and beautiful coat.
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