As a frequent visitor to pet forums, a topic that comes up way too often is that of cat dandruff. It’s a problem that affects many cat owners, and if you have a cat, you’ll have to deal with it sooner or later.
But fear not, there may be a cat dandruff cure that you can use without burning a hole in your pocket, just by observing the symptoms and environment and taking action based on these symptoms.
This is what I got from the excellent website on cat dandruff treatment…
Many cat dandruff problems have in common 3 things:
1. You own an aged or overweight pet with dandruff on her rump or tail
If you have a cat that is over-weight or has sudden weight gain and dandruff on her rump and tail, most likely she’s unable to reach these areas to clean herself. This is also an issue for old cats that lack the mobility to groom themselves.
Just carry on and brush your cat and you might want to consider grooming her every couple of months. If you decide to give your cat a bath, please avoid using human shampoos as that might make her skin drier and worsen the condition. Always use a cat shampoo and don’t forget to clean thoroughly as remaining shampoo stuck on her undercoat may only make the situation worse.
2. The weather is cold and dry
If your cat only has dandruff issues in winter, then it could be the result of the cold and dry weather. Worse of all, the majority of cats like to laze about in the warm comforts of the fireplace, which quickly dries her skin causing it to flake.
I suggest you take her away from the fireplace every once in a while and see if the situation persists. Getting a humidifier would be not a bad idea, both for your pet and also yourself (humans get dry skin too…)
3. None of the above apply, help!
If your kitty still has cat dandruff problems, just think, have you purchased any new furniture lately? A new carpet maybe? Check if there are any changes to her environment that she might be sensitive to and try to make the required adjustments.
If all 3 solutions still don’t work, don’t worry, check out this cat dandruff guide.
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