Do cats shed their fur more when they're frightened or distressed?

Absolutely. Every time I take my kitties to the vet I brush or comb them so they will look nice and the vet will know I'm a great owner : )

And every single time I take a kitty out of the carrier that's shedding hair like there's no tomorrow and looks like nobody ever takes care of them!

I even tried bringing a brush with me and using it while I wait, but it's hopeless. The hair just keeps coming out. And I'll come home just covered with hair, even more so than usual. : )

I don't know how it happens, I wish I did, but I can tell you that what you experienced is completely normal.

Yes They Do,

Cat shedding, which occurs when a cat engages in excessive licking, scratching and biting, alerts the cat owner to the presence of a potential medical issue. Each instance of feline shedding usually appears with additional symptoms that are specific to the underlying cause.

Hair loss in cats, also referred to as alopecia, is a source of dismay for cat owners. In many instances, feline shedding occurs seasonally but in others, the causes could be more sinister. Some cases of feline shedding indicate the presence of a serious medical condition and can be difficult to diagnose.

Sadly to say, cats shed 365days a year, 7 days a week! Was at the animal shelter the other day-direct quote from them! Daily brushing will help, but won't stop it!

Yes, when they are stressed, they tend to shed a lot. A trip to the vet is enough to do it. Cats hate change, and a vet trip is certainly a change.

As far as how it comes about, I don't know. But what happened with your cat is typical.

yes, cats do shed more fur when they stressed or really frightened.

another reason their shedding more is this time of season.

my cat is shedding ALOT of here now and shes the most happiest kitty!

if this is becoming a problem for you, i reccomend buying the ZOOM GROOM which the best fur collecting brush out there

http://www.squidoo.com/bestcatbrushever

read up on that

and heres a vid of the zoom groom (remember, the zoom groom isnt a machine that trims or pulls fur, its only collects it)

sorry its in japanese (or chinese) but you get the point of it

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4R85FoL9UX8&feature...

there comes a price to it aswell but £5 is well reasonable for what it does.

hope i helped you!

Yes.

Most everything is tied to survival. The shedding of fur increases the animal's odor and size, making them seem more threatening to predators.

GSinG,I have noticed when I take my cats to the vet,they both seem to shed more. I guess it's a reaction to stress. They also drool a little and the pads of their feet sweat.

Yes this can happen. More likely you where holding your cat more at the vets office or tighter and ended up with more cat hair on you. Stress hormones can cause "hair" fall out, in cats, dogs, birds, and humans. But I don't think it would happen this fast.

possible

why not brush your cat?