Cat Dandruff

This might come to a surprise to you as it is well known that cats keep themselves clean. But admit it, you’ve been spoiling your cat silly and now she’s overweight. Chances are, she won’t be able to reach the hard to find places herself, such as the back and near the tail. If you cat has dandruff in these areas, all you need to do is to give her a good warm bath. Once the problem clears up, we suggest giving your cat a bath every couple of months. And yes, we know how tough that is

Do NOT bathe your cat with human anti-dandruff shampoo. These are too harsh on her skin and may do more harm then good. Instead we recommend a good cat dandruff shampoo.

While bathing your cat, make sure you wash her thoroughly with a good body brush (not too harsh) as any excess shampoo left on her undercoat may cause her skin to dry, causing even more cat dandruff to form. This is the main reason why many pet owners think that cat dandruff shampoo doesn’t work. It does, you just have to wash thoroughly.

If little kitty has a thick coat, this might be an impediment to cleaning those hard to reach areas. Sending her to a good groomer every couple of months might be a good idea.

If you opt to do it yourself, we suggest a device called the FURminator which removes the loose undercoat hair, thus bringing out your cat’s natural oils, promoting healthier skin and a shiny topcoat.