3 Cat Dandruff Treatment Tips
My friends regularly complain of their cat dandruff problems. It’s a problem that affects most of us cat lovers, and if you own 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 burning a hole in your wallet, just by observing the symptoms and environment and taking action based on these symptoms.
This is what I found out from the excellent website on cat dandruff treatment…
The majority of cat dandruff issues have in common three factors:
1. An aged or over-weight pet with dandruff on her rump or tail
If you have a kitty that is overweight or has gained weight suddenly and dandruff on her rump and tail, it’s highly likely she’s not able to reach these areas to clean herself. This is also a problem for older cats that no longer have the mobility to groom themselves.
Just carry on and brush your cat and you might want to consider grooming her every 2 months. If you decide to bathe your cat, please avoid using human shampoos as that might dry her skin further and worsen the condition. Always use a cat shampoo and don’t forget to wash thoroughly as remaining shampoo stuck on her undercoat may begin the problem all over again.
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 environment. To compond the problem, most cats like to laze about in the warm comforts of the fireplace, which rapidly dries her skin causing it to flake.
Just move her away from the fireplace every once in a while and see if the cat dandruff persists. Buying a humidifier would be an excellent idea, both for your kitty and also yourself (humans get dry skin too…)
3. None of the above apply, is there anything else?
If your cat is still plagued with dandruff, a change in furniture might be the cause A new carpet maybe? Take a look if there are any changes to her surroundings that she might be sensitive to and try to make the required adjustments.
If all the above tips still don’t work, there’s still more, check out this cat dandruff guide.
