Cat Dandruff

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Cat Dandruff — Believe it or not, this is one of the most common problems for cat owners, new and experienced alike. Yet many of us cat lovers tend to freak out upon finding them on our little precious. It can be especially traumatic for owners of black cats, especially if the condition persists after repeated washing.

Because the causes vary, there is no single guaranteed cure for cat dandruff. Instead, we have to examine the factors impacting our pet and follow a simple step by step system to try to cure this condition.

But first, what is cat dandruff?

Cat Dandruff is sometimes mistaken for dander. Dander, which exists in both cats and dogs, is the natural shedding of dead skin from your cat, and is the cause of many human allergies to cats. Cat allergen is a protein found in dander and cat saliva and during the grooming process, might be inhaled and thus causing allergic reactions to people sensitive to cats.

Cat Dandruff on the other hand is a condition where your cat develops excessive dry itchy dead skin.

They are a few easy ways to cure cat dandruff at home without spending an expensive trip to the vet, we take a look at some of them in the next post.