subject: Dandruff In Cats- Things You Need To Know [print this page] One of the major causes of dandruff in cats is obesity. It is a general observation that dandruff in cats, generally affects the base of the tail, rump or the lower back that is areas which the cat cannot access due to overweight. As the cat cannot groom itself properly, this may cause dandruff. In such a case, the cat should be put on weight loss diet.
Remember that you should refrain from bathing the cat too often as it can remove the natural oils from its skin. These oils are essential to maintain the healthy skin of your cat. If you are worried about the problem of dandruff in your cat, you can buy special shampoos available in the market, that are specially made to eliminate dandruff in cats. You can bathe your cat with this shampoo to control dandruff but make sure that the applied shampoo is rinsed off completely. Even if as small amount of shampoo remains on the body after a bath, it can cause dry skin which might aggravate the problem ofdandruff in cats.
Another remedy for Cat dandruff is tea tree oil. The healing properties of this oil help in treating a variety of skin conditions associated with cats. Before using it, the oil must be diluted with carrier oil for safe use. For cats, the recommended dilution is a teaspoon of carrier oil mixed in 2 drops of tea tree oil. This oil helps in getting rid of the itchy feeling and also helps in lessening the symptoms of cat dandruff. Addition of 5% dilution of tea tree oil to your cats regular shampoo is a very good option to treat dandruff in your cat.
In most cases, adequate diet rich in nutrients such as omega 3 fatty acids solves problem of dandruff in cats to a great extent.
