Please choose the correct ending to complete the given sentence: Pets and Animals: [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.

Ending1: [substeps] Brushing your cat will help to protect it from diseases and prevent it from shedding its fur. While you don't have to rake its hair or brush its fur by hand, continue brushing your cat for five to ten minutes every couple of days. Ending2: This will help to prevent shedding (especially synthetic fur). [substeps] Brushing your cat on a regular basis means that you should brush both its face and skin. Ending3: [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. Ending4: To prevent tangles and hair from you and your cat, use a bristle brush that is soft, not rough. You can also use water or shampoo.

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