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As a frequent visitor to kitty forums, a topic that comes up way too regularly is that of cat dandruff. It’s a nuisance that affects most of us cat owners, and if you have a cat, you’ll have to look into it sooner or later.

But worry not, there is a home remedy for cat dandruff that you can try 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 learnt from the excellent website on cat dandruff…

A lot of cat dandruff issues are invariably linked to 3 factors:

1. You own an old or over-weight pet with dandruff on her rump or tail

If your cat is over-weight or has gained weight suddenly 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 old cats that no longer have the mobility to groom themselves.

Just go ahead and brush your cat and you might want to think about grooming her every couple of months. If you decide to give your cat a bath, please avoid using human shampoos as that might make her skin drier and exacerbate the condition. Always use a cat shampoo and do not forget to clean 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 experiences dandruff issues in winter, then it could be the result of the cold and dry environment. Worse of all, the majority of cats like to lay about in the warm comforts of the fireplace, which quickly dries her skin causing it to flake.

Just move her away from the fireplace every once in a while and see if the situation persists. Owning a humidifier would be a really good idea, both for your kitty and also yourself (we get dry skin too…)

3. None of the above apply, what now?

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

If all 3 solutions still don’t work, don’t worry, take a look at this comprehensive step by step cure for cat dandruff.

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