By Michael Gentleman
Cats can get dandruff for a variety of reasons: advancing age, illness, exposure to dry weather/heat or being overweight can contribute to cat dandruff. Sad to say, some cats are lazy about their grooming or may in fact have an illness that makes it hard for them to groom.
In that case, a trip to the vet is needed. Barring illness, these home remedies reduce your cat's dandruff. A good place to start is with a good combing of the cat. In addition to loosening any persistent flakes, this will also stimulate blood flow to the skin and make your kitty feel good! You can also try giving your cat a bath, but be sure to always use a shampoo designed especially for cats and ensure that the shampoo is completely rinsed out of the fur, otherwise more problems could occur. There are some great oatmeal based cat shampoos that can work wonders!
Combing and washing the cat is a good way to check for any parasitic infections, namely fleas or fur mites. These parasites can cause or exacerbate any existing skin conditions your cat may have so it is a good idea to regularly check your cat and its environment for evidence of these pests.
What kind of diet does your cat have? Is she only eating dry food? While dry food is great for your cat's teeth, try adding in some canned cat food. The additional oils in the wet food will help to keep the skin a bit more moisturized. On the advice of your veterinarian, you can also supplement your cat's diet with fish oil or sunflower oil, which will improve the luster of their coat and will aid in getting rid of dandruff. Your vet may prescribe a product called DermCaps, which is an oil based, fatty acid supplement for cats.
As mentioned above, dry air can cause problems for cats. Try placing a humidifier in a safe location (where kitty can't pull it down onto herself) and see if that helps. Exposure to moist air should have a positive affect on your cat's skin and coat. If your cat's dandruff isn't responding to the above recommendations or is showing signs of illness, a trip to the vet is in order. Keeping your kitty healthy, happy and pretty is a great way to show your love for your pet!
Mike writes about cat dandruff with product reviews. If you are interested in cat dandruff treatments then visit his website for further information and solutions. http://catdandruffguide.com/. |
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