Smokey sheds enough every June to build a second cat

This is basically a hardware problem lol. A proper deshedding tool (not the cheap slicker brushes) plus a high suction vacuum made specifically for pet hair changed things for Byte. Brushing alone won't keep up with a Persian's undercoat in shedding season.

King does this too every spring/summer and honestly nothing fully fixes it 😭 deshedding brush + regular baths helped the most for us, baths feel insane for a cat but it really cuts down the loose undercoat

A few practical steps. One, increase brushing to daily during peak shedding, not just a few times a week. Two, check his diet has enough omega fatty acids, coat health affects shed volume. Three, a humidifier can help if your home air is very dry, which makes shedding worse. AllinPets has some general cat care content that touches on coat and grooming too: Top 10 Largest Cat Breeds That'll Steal Your Heart (and Maybe Your Lunch) (https://allinpets.com/blog/cats/top-10-largest-cat-breeds-that-ll-steal-your-heart-18/).

ngl this thread is making me grateful Mochi is short hair lmao. good luck out there