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Help with Cat dandruff?
I have heard sunflower seed oil, shampoo, omega oil as well as brushing helps. Does anyone have any personal experience with anything that helps keep dandruff under control. I am only worried cause I have read it can turn into something serious.
Both my cats get bathed two to three times a year at a groom shop and they are parasite free.
Thanks for your help in advance.
4 Answers
- 9 years agoFavorite Answer
The type of shampoo can make a difference as well. Have you tried an oatmeal based shampoo? Also, certain brushes and combs work better than others. A bristle or pin brush won't work as well as a slicker or furbuster/furminator. Omega can help to some extent, but it takes more than that.
-Do you have dry air in your house?
-Do you bathe your cat often at home? (Too much bathing can dry out their skin)
-Does your cat have a balanced diet? -Bare in mind certain foods are higher quality than others. Friskies, Whiskas, and other like brands have by-products and fillers in place of vitamins. Blue Buffalo, Wellness, Avoderm, and other like brands contain fuller ingredients, though they are more expensive.
- Anonymous5 years ago
If she's really scurfy, then she may be feeling under the weather, their coats are a good indicator of health. A trip to the vet's might be in order, especially if she's showing any other signs of illness (sneezing, third eyelid showing more than usual etc). However, if it's just dandruff and she seems well, then try giving her a tin of sardines/mackerel/pilchards every now and again, as she will benefit from oily fish in her diet. Groom her thoroughly once a week and brush her gently in between (if she is a long-haired kitty - if not then once a week is fine or she'll shed too much hair) as it will stimulate circulation and oil production in her skin (like in humans) and make her look good too. And if you really need to give her a quick wash, then I would suggest wrapping her gently in an old towel to hold her still and keep her claws off your arms, and then using the shower to wet her. Be as quick as possible with the shampoo, trying to keep her feet/legs in the towel (wet by now) and then rinse her off. Having two pairs of hands and an inch or two of water in the tub to help rinsing will make it easier! Hope she gets sorted out soon :)
- ?Lv 59 years ago
Dandruff to do with stress anxiety irritation. Try to check if both are content makem feel loved nd wanted so they feel secure. They also L O V E having a hide way spot in the house similar to a treehouse a place where they can go to when they want to get away from it all for a while. The dandruff will go when they feel free and easy.
- Molly HLv 69 years ago
My apartment air was really dry and I had a static problem. A friend gave us a warm air humidifier. We left it on all the time, never turned on the heater, and the static problem was gone. I noticed that the cats fur was thicker and shinier too. A check up with the vet is a good idea. I had a humidifier like this one(same company):