3 Cat Dandruff Treatment Tips

My friends regularly complain of their cat dandruff problems. It’s a problem that affects most of us 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 is a home remedy for cat dandruff that you can use without spending an expensive trip to the vet, just by looking at the symptoms and environment and taking action based on these symptoms.

This is what I learnt from the excellent website on cat dandruff…

Most cat dandruff issues are invariably linked to three things:

1. You have an aged or overweight pet with dandruff on her rump or tail

If your pet is overweight 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 older cats that no longer have the mobility to groom themselves.

A good brushing would help in this case and it might be a good idea to groom her every 2 months. If you decide to bathe your cat, I suggest do not use human shampoos as that might dry her skin further and worsen the condition. Always use a cat shampoo and remember to wash thoroughly as remaining shampoo stuck on her undercoat may only make matters worse.

2. The problem only appears during winter

If your cat only has dandruff issues in winter, then it could be the result of the cold and dry weather. Worse of all, most cats like to laze about in the warm comforts of the fireplace, which rapidly dries her skin causing it to flake.

I suggest you move her away from the fireplace regularly and observe if the cat dandruff persists. Having a humidifier would be not a bad idea, both for your feline friend and also yourself (we 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? 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 the above solutions still don’t work, it’s ok, check out this cat dandruff guide.