Most cats shed. In fact, most cats tend to shed a lot especially at certain times of the year. However, if your cat starts shedding much more than usual then you should probably call and set up a routine check-up with your vet. Shedding is very common in just about all cat breeds, but over shedding can be a sign of an underlying medical condition. Poor diet, loss of essential nutrients, allergies, medications, and parasite bites can cause excessive shedding in cats. Your vet can help determine if this is the case for your cat. If one of these is the cause of your cat’s excessive shedding, then your veterinarian Wake Forest, NC will most likely prescribe a medication or topical treatment. If your vet rules your cat to be an excessive shedder in general, then he may recommend you groom your cat on a regular basis to help keep shedding down.