3 Cat Dandruff Treatment Secrets
Cat dandruff is a problem that I’ve read about too many times. It’s a nuisance that affects nearly all cat lovers, and if you have a cat, it’s a matter of time before you have to look into it.
But worry not, there may be a cat dandruff cure that you can try without burning a hole in your wallet, just by looking at 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 factors:
1. The cat dandruff appears on the rump or tail and your pet is aged or overweight.
If you have a feline friend that is over-weight or has sudden weight gain 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 lack the mobility to groom themselves.
Simply brush you cat and it might be a good idea to groom her every couple of months. If you decide to bathe your cat, I suggest 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 excess shampoo stuck on her undercoat may only make the situation worse.
2. It’s winter
If your cat only has dandruff issues in winter, then it could be the result of the cold and dry environment. Worse of all, a lot of cats like to lay about in the warm comforts of the fireplace, which rapidly dries her skin causing it to flake.
A good idea would be to take her away from the fireplace every once in a while and observe if the problem persists. Purchasing a humidifier would be not a bad idea, both for your kitty and also yourself (humans get dry skin too…)
3. My cat is neither overweight nor ageing, and it’s not winter now
If your pet still has cat dandruff problems, it could be a change in furniture A new curtain perhaps? Take a look if there are any changes to her surroundings that she might be affected by and try to make the required adjustments.
If all 3 tips still don’t work, there’s still more, take a look at this comprehensive step by step cure for cat dandruff.