Cat dandruff?

Harvey Simmons · Posted: Mon Jun 16, 2008 4:18 pm Post subject: Cat dandruff?

I think my precious cat has dandruff. Shocked

Is this possible and what should I do about it? Should I be worried? 'Cause I am Sad

Simon Dobson · Posted: Tue Jun 17, 2008 10:36 am Post subject:

hello harvey. cats do get dandruff. i believe it's not something you should gravely be worried about. why don't you try giving omega 3 supplements to your cat. it helps in treating flaky skin.

Susie Lefler · Posted: Tue Jun 17, 2008 12:37 pm Post subject:

you should start worrying about dandruff when your cat's scratching worsens. that's the time you go to the vet. i don't think shampoos alone will help.

Harvey Simmons · Posted: Tue Jun 17, 2008 12:39 pm Post subject:

Really? Thanks, Simon. Do omega 3 supplements really work? Where can I get them? Are they available here in the shed? Thanks and sorry if I'm asking too many questions at once.

Susie, now you got me worried again. Sad

Petmeister · Posted: Wed Jun 18, 2008 12:55 pm Post subject:

Hey, hey, hey! Smile

Omega 3 supplements are one of the most advised vitamins/supplements out there. Of course the usual fare still applies: Go ask your vet first.

Smile

Anyhoo... Pet Shed has some supplements here. Go check them out.

http://www.petshed.com/products/item3618.asp

Joey Concha · Posted: Wed Jun 18, 2008 2:01 pm Post subject:

I didn't know cats can get dandruff, too. Good thing I dropped by this thread. Thanks guys for the info.

Trish Coyne · Posted: Wed Jun 18, 2008 3:04 pm Post subject:

dandruff on cats? i also didn't know this. my cats don't have this problem but in case one of them does then i already know what to do. thanks!

Isabella Valencia · Posted: Fri Jun 20, 2008 9:00 am Post subject:

i think cats get dandruff either because of fleas or because of harsh shampoos.

Susie Lefler · Posted: Fri Jun 20, 2008 3:36 pm Post subject:

that's why shampoos are not guaranteed solutions to dandruff. for all you know, they might even worsen the condition.

Harvey Simmons · Posted: Mon Jun 23, 2008 10:00 am Post subject:

So if my cat has dandruff, I should change my shampoo or stop using it altogether?

Melrose Clement · Posted: Mon Jun 23, 2008 12:59 pm Post subject:

i suggest you stop using that shampoo for the meantime to see whether or not your cat's dandruff problem will disappear. if the dandruff disappears, then the shampoo just might be the cause of it.
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Maia Shearer · Posted: Wed Jun 25, 2008 2:25 pm Post subject:

why don't you use a different shampoo then? maybe you can ask your vet to recommend you a good one...

Harvey Simmons · Posted: Wed Jul 02, 2008 12:53 pm Post subject:

I checked the products section here in the shed and saw some "Therapeutic Shampoos and Conditioners". Maybe I'll try one of these. Thanks guys for your responses. Wish me luck! Wink