Three Cat Dandruff Treatment Strategies

As a frequent visitor to kitty forums, a problem that appears way too regularly is that of cat dandruff. It’s a nuisance that affects many cat lovers, and if you have a cat, it’s a matter of time before you have to deal with it.

But worry not, there is cat dandruff treatment that you can use without taking an expensive trip to the vet, just by observing the symptoms and environment and taking action based on these symptoms. It is important to ensure first that your problem is not instead cat dander.

A lot of cat dandruff issues have in common three things:

1. An old or over-weight pet with dandruff on her rump or tail

If your pet is overweight or has gained weight suddenly and dandruff on her rump and tail, it’s a clear sign that she’s unable to reach these areas to clean herself. This is also an issue for ageing cats that don’t have the mobility to groom themselves.

Simply brush you cat and I suggest you groom her every 2 months. If you decide to give your cat a bath, I suggest avoid using human shampoos as that might make her skin drier and worsen the condition. Always use a cat shampoo and remember to wash thoroughly as remaining shampoo stuck on her undercoat may start the problem all over again.

2. It’s winter

If your cat only experiences dandruff issues in winter, then it could be the result of the cold and dry environment. To compond the problem, the majority of cats like to lay about in the warm comforts of the fireplace, which quickly dries her skin causing it to flake.

Just move her away from the fireplace regularly and observe if the cat dandruff persists. Owning a humidifier would be a good idea, both for your feline friend and also yourself (we get dry skin too…)

3. The cat dandruff is still around after trying out everything

If none of the above apply, just think, have you purchased any new furniture lately? A new rug maybe? See if there has been any changes to her surroundings that she might be sensitive to and try to make the necessary adjustments.

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