[header] How to keep cats from shedding [title] Brush your cat on a regular basis. [step] Brush your cat for five to ten minutes at least once a week to manage shedding. If your cat has long hair or sheds heavily, you may need to brush it once every two to three days or more. 
[substeps] A soft-bristle brush will work for short-or medium-haired cats. A wire-bristle (" slicker brush ") or specialized cat comb will work best for long-haired breeds.