My friends regularly complain of their cat dandruff problems. It’s a nuisance that affects many cat owners, 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 spending an expensive trip to the vet, just by looking at 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 factors:

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

If your pet is over-weight or has gained weight suddenly and dandruff on her rump and tail, it’s a clear sign that she’s not able to reach these areas to clean herself. This is also an issue for old cats that no longer have the mobility to groom themselves.

Simply brush you cat and I suggest you groom her every two months. If you decide to bathe your cat, I suggest do not use human shampoos as that might make her skin drier 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. 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 make matters worse, most cats like to laze about in the warm comforts of the fireplace, which rapidly dries her skin causing it to flake.

Simply take her away from the fireplace every once in a while and observe if the problem persists. Getting a humidifier would be an excellent idea, both for your cat and also yourself (humans get dry skin too…)

3. My pet still has cat dandruff problems

If your cat still has dandruff, it could be a change in furniture A new curtain maybe? Check if there are any changes to her surroundings that she might be sensitive to and try to make the necessary adjustments.

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