Three Cat Dandruff Treatment Tips

Our colleagues often complain of their cat dandruff problems. It’s a nuisance that affects nearly all cat owners, and if you have a cat, it’s a matter of time before you have to look into it.

But fear not, there may be a cat dandruff cure that you can use without spending an expensive journey to the vet, 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…

The majority of cat dandruff problems are invariably linked to 3 factors:

1. The cat dandruff is on the rump or tail and your pet is old or over-weight.

If you have a cat that is overweight or has a sudden increase in weight and dandruff on her rump and tail, it’s a sure sign that she’s unable to reach these areas to clean herself. This is also an issue for old cats that don’t 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 give your cat a bath, I suggest avoid using human shampoos as that might dry her skin further and worsen the cat dandruff problem. Always use a cat shampoo and do not forget to clean thoroughly as excess shampoo stuck on her undercoat may only make matters worse.

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, many cats like to lay about in the warm comforts of the fireplace, which quickly dries her skin causing it to flake.

Just take her away from the fireplace regularly and see if the problem persists. Owning a humidifier would be an excellent idea, both for your kitty and also yourself (we get dry skin too…)

3. None of the above apply, help!

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

If all 3 tips still don’t work, it’s ok, I’ve found a guide to cure cat dandruff.