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Cat dandruff is a question that I’ve seen too many times. It’s a problem that affects many cat lovers, and if you have a cat, you’ll have to deal with it sooner or later.

But worry not, there is a home remedy for cat dandruff that you can use without burning a hole in your wallet, just by looking at the symptoms and environment and taking action based on these symptoms.

This is what I found out from the excellent website on cat dandruff treatment…

Most cat dandruff problems have in common three factors:

1. You own an ageing or overweight pet with dandruff on her rump or tail

If your cat is over-weight or has sudden weight gain and dandruff on her rump and tail, it’s a sure sign that she’s unable to reach these areas to clean herself. This is also a problem for old cats that no longer have the mobility to groom themselves.

Just carry on and brush your cat and you might want to consider grooming her every 2 months. If you decide to bathe your cat, I suggest do not use human shampoos as that might make her skin drier and exacerbate the condition. Always use a cat shampoo and remember to wash thoroughly as excess shampoo stuck on her undercoat may start the problem all over again.

2. The problem only appears during winter

If your cat only experiences dandruff issues in winter, then it could be the result of the cold and dry weather. To make matters worse, the majority of cats like to laze about in the warm comforts of the fireplace, which quickly dries her skin causing it to flake.

Just move her away from the fireplace regularly and observe if the cat dandruff persists. Owning a humidifier would be a good idea, both for your cat and also yourself (humans get dry skin too…)

3. My pet still has cat dandruff issues

If your kitty still has cat dandruff problems, it could be a change in furniture A new rug maybe? Take a look if there are any changes to her surroundings that she might be affected by and try to make the required adjustments.

If all three tips still don’t work, there’s still more, take a look at this comprehensive step by step cure for cat dandruff.

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