Appearance of a cat's fur shows her health. In a healthy animal, it is smooth, dense and shiny. Disheveled and dry hair, as well as dandruff on it - is a signal that the cat is not doing well with health.
Why does the cat have dandruff?
Like humans, cats regularly update their skin and discard its old layers. Normally, you should not observe fallen off white scales. If you often see an animal's dandruff, then the cycle of skin replacement has significantly accelerated, because of what her hair is clogged with a "snowfall" of white scales. Before treating dandruff in a cat, it is necessary to find out the cause of the disease.
Causes of dandruff in a cat:
- skin parasites (fleas, mites);
- improper combing;
- frequent washing with jet shampoos and chlorinated water;
- beriberi or allergic dermatitis due to improper feeding;
- metabolic disease;
- too dry and warm air in the apartment, which overdoes the coat and skin of the animal;
- stress.
What do veterinarians advise?
In order to determine exactly why the cat has dandruff, you need to contact the veterinarian. But in most cases, you can cure the cat of dandruff yourself.
Vets advise:
- Change the feed. The cause of many skin problems is the chemical additives and preservatives found in animal feed. Cancel the feed gradually to avoid problems. Often dietary food based on natural products helps in 4-6 weeks to get rid of the problem.
- Add to the diet of the pet fatty acids omega 3, 6, vitamin A and vitamins for wool.
- Temporarily (for 1-3 months), give up new means for caring for the animal's fur. Use only a proven product. Do not use during the treatment of a hair dryer, which will worsen the condition of the pet's skin.
- Carry out antiparasitic treatment.
- Install an air humidifier and conditioner where the animal spends a lot of time.
- Learn to properly comb the pet, using the advice of special books.
- Use immunomodulators. These drugs will help the weakened cat organism to cope with the problem on its own.
- Use shampoo for cats against dandruff. But remember that shampoo is not a cure for dandruff. Its goal is to wash off the scales of dandruff and help the animal cope with a feeling of discomfort and dry skin.
Finally I want to note that it is impossible to engage in self-medication for a long time. If you see that the animal does not help - contact a specialist. In the clinic, the cat will take a biochemical blood test, scraping the skin and accurately establish the diagnosis.
Health to your pets!