Warm water, as well as the skin massage that comes with a bath, helps to
loosen the dead hair so it will fall out more easily.
You can use your fingers to
loosen the dead hairs in your cat's coat by massaging against the hair growth in the direction of its head.
They should be bathed regularly which will help
loosen dead hair and keep the skin clean.
During shedding season, baths help to
loosen the dead hairs — the dog must be completely dry before brushing begins — and a rake helps strip out the undercoat.