By Wang Shu-hsiu and Jonathan Chin / Staff reporter, with staff writerOwners should brush their cat or dog daily regardless of the length of the animal’s fur or the breed, and in and out of shedding season, a pet groomer says. The pet groomer, who wished only be identified as Winnie, said brushing is helpful in maintaining hygiene and improves blood circulation, adding that skin conditions are often discovered by grooming. Bathing the animal once a week is recommended to prevent oil blocking the follicles and to remove excess fur, she said. Though most cats and dogs shed their fur in spring and autumn, Taiwan’s subtropical climate makes the cycle less pronounced and animals tend to grow their summer or winter fur in one to two months. Cats that repeatedly vomit or retch, suffer from constipation or that have a lack of appetite could be affected by a blockage, especially during the shedding season, she added.

Source: Taipei Times September 27, 2019 15:56 UTC