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What kind of hair is good for cats to eat?

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This article is provided by Veterinarian Dr. James Brown
If you want your cat to have good hair, you can give your cat lecithin, egg yolk, fish oil, salmon or meat foods such as chicken breast, beef, duck, etc., which all have the effect of beautifying the cat's hair. Secondly, owners can also directly choose a protein-rich cat food for their cats, which saves trouble and time, which is very convenient for busy owners. In addition, owners can also use some hair beauty products when taking a bath, frequently groom and comb the cat's hair, and remove knotted hair to avoid deterioration in the quality of the cat's hair.

1. Lecithin

Cat lecithin helps the normal growth of hair, reduces hair loss, makes the hair thick and shiny, and has the effect of beautifying the hair. Some pet cats and dogs with rough coats can improve their hair quality by taking lecithin, but if they are cats with good hair, they do not need to take lecithin to avoid excessive intake.

2. Egg yolk

Egg yolk is also rich in protein and lecithin, which is of great benefit to the quality, gloss and smoothness of the cat's hair. If the owner feels that lecithin is more expensive, he can use egg yolk instead. In addition, because some cats are prone to gastrointestinal discomfort after feeding egg yolks, it is recommended that owners pay attention to their cats’ defecation after feeding.

3. Fish oil

Fish oil is rich in unsaturated fatty acids, which can provide the nutritional needs of the skin and hair, help repair damaged skin cells, and promote the recovery of injured skin. Increases skin health, while also promoting hair growth and keeping hair thick and shiny. In general, the nutritional value of fish oil is relatively high, so it can be given to cats for long-term consumption.

4. Salmon

Salmon contains unsaturated fatty acids, which play an important role in cat skin and hair. It can beautify the hair and increase the hair volume. In addition, salmon is also rich in nutrients such as protein and amino acids, as well as calcium, magnesium, zinc and other minerals and trace elements, which can supplement cats' nutrition. However, salmon must be cooked before it can be eaten by cats, because there may be parasites in the salmon meat, which the cat may be infected with, and the cat’s gastrointestinal tract is relatively fragile. Eating raw salmon may cause diarrhea.

5. Meat food

Chicken breast, beef, duck and other meat foods are rich in protein, which not only makes the cat's hair healthier, but is also low in calories and is very beneficial to the cat's health. Therefore, the owner can usually feed the cat an appropriate amount to make the cat's hair healthier, but it must be cooked without any seasoning before feeding it to the cat.