| Like humans, cats can have dandruff too but this | | | | that your cat is suffering from skin problems, you |
| problem is more common among cats with diabetics. | | | | should consult your veterinarian immediately to start |
| Researchers have found out that in every 200 cats, | | | | the treatment. |
| there is 1 cat which is suffering from diabetes mellitus | | | | Cats may be allergic to certain external factors and |
| (DM), one of the more serious cat problems. So if | | | | these allergies may lead to skin problems. The |
| you want to prevent cat dandruff or to improve | | | | external factors such as food they consume, pollen |
| your cat's dandruff condition, you can apply the tips | | | | grains from plants, cleaners and other sources may |
| below. | | | | cause allergies to cats. With so many sources, |
| Many cat problems actually arise from the food it | | | | sometimes owners have hard times figuring out |
| consumed. The cause of cat dandruff is no | | | | which is the real cause, so to play safe, it is best to |
| exception. It is this poor nutrition that a cat | | | | use natural care products for cleaning your house. |
| consumes that causes the problem. So instead of | | | | As much as possible, confine you little feline at home |
| going for the cheaper generic brand, go for the ones | | | | to avoid it from roaming in the street like an alley cat. |
| with higher quality. Cat food with higher quality can | | | | The top layer of their skin will become dry and flake |
| cost a little more but this range of food can provide | | | | off when consistently exposed to the hot sun. The |
| better nutrition for your feline friend. | | | | worst that can happen is skin cancer, so if you have |
| Besides giving higher quality cat food, you may also | | | | to let your cat out, do it in the early mornings or late |
| like to let your cat take those fish oil food | | | | evenings when the sun is not hot. |
| supplements. Studies have shown that fish oil is | | | | Another cause of skin problems are fleas and ticks. |
| effective in improving cat dandruff condition. In | | | | Regular grooming can help to prevent your cat from |
| addition, canned food with tuna which is rich in | | | | infested by these tiny creatures. The hair should be |
| Omega 43 fatty acids is great in correcting the | | | | combed with brush or comb especially designed for |
| dandruff problem. | | | | them. Some of these tiny fleas and ticks can be |
| How do you know if your cat is suffering from | | | | pulled out, while some may have to be flush out by |
| dandruff or other skin problems? What are some of | | | | formulated powders. |
| the symptoms related to your cat's skin care | | | | If the skin problem persists even after you tried to |
| problems? Below are some of the symptoms you | | | | correct it, you are advised to consult your vet. Some |
| can look out for.o Excessive thirsto Excessive | | | | skin disorders like Cheyletiella are best to be taken |
| urinationo Losing weight consistentlyo Appetite | | | | care of by the professionals. |
| increaseso Dehydrationo Inactiveo Lethargyo Shaggy | | | | Cat dandruff and other skin care problems must be |
| furo Weak hind legs if condition gets serious | | | | treated immediately. It is always best to prevent |
| Although dandruff problem is more commonly suffer | | | | such cat problems from arising in the first place. Learn |
| by cats with diabetics, such problem may also be due | | | | the basic cat care know how and make sure your |
| to other risk factors like old age, steroid injection and | | | | cat has its regular check up. When everything is in |
| neutering. | | | | place for you cat, the chance of suffering from |
| Extra attention should be paid to your lovely cat | | | | dandruff and other skin care problems will be brought |
| during cold weather. The skin of your cat can | | | | down to the minimum. |
| become dry when it gets too cold. Once you detect | | | | |