Having a cat doesn't have to be a big hairy deal. From the exotic Sphynx to the elegant Siamese, these non shedding cats (or shed less than most) won't leave you cleaning up fur all over your house.

If the cat will allow it, a bath at least once a month can also minimize the amount of hair loss. EXCESSIVE SHEDDING: Skin conditions, as well as allergies, can sometimes cause excessive shedding.

But, thankfully, this is totally normal — to an extent. To help learn more about why cats may shed their whiskers, and when this may be a cause for concern, POPSUGAR connected with two vet experts.

Controlling your cat’s shedding can be a challenge without the right tools, and the average pet brush doesn’t usually fit the bill. Luckily, there are tools designed with the purpose of ...

In warm, dry climates, she explains, cats tend to shed a lot because their skin -- like ours -- becomes dry. “Installing a humidifier will help alleviate this problem,” she says.

A new analysis suggests that wild, stray, and feral cats living in areas with higher human population density tend to release—or “shed”—a greater amount of the parasite that causes the ...