Just like long-haired dog breeds, mats and knots can become painful on long-haired cats and can even cause skin irritation or infection. Here are some tips to ensure a healthy coat and happy cat.

Cats come in all shapes and sizes and the length of their hair can vary too. There are many long-haired cat breeds – in fact, the American Cat Association lists 57!

Norwegian Forest Cats (a.k.a. skogkatt or forest cat in Norway), are a breed of long-haired domestic cats known for its large size, strong muscular body, and double coat of plush fur.

Long-Haired Siamese Cat Devours Watermelon Like It's a Legit Job originally appeared on Parade Pets. During a heatwave, we'll do just about anything to stay cool, hydrated, and refreshed.

Silky and soft to touch, long-haired cats often make the most snuggly friends. Adoption rates at U.S. animal shelters jumped as much as 40 percent in 2020, as people craved a comforting creature ...

"Stopped petting him, it made him big sad," his owner joked in the caption.

Cats are great self-groomers, but when it comes to keeping coats shiny and unmatted, they can still use a little help, especially long-haired cats. To choose the best brushes for long-haired cats ...

The Himalayan cat has a luxurious coat, striking blue eyes, and a sweet personality. Photo Credit: Flickr Unlike most long-haired cats, the LaPerm has wavy, bouncy curls that make it unique.

Long fur can shed more and needs regular brushing to stay healthy. Photo Credit: Pexels Long-haired cats might cause more allergy symptoms because of extra shedding.