Does your cat have dandruff? If so, it’s not really anything to worry too much about. Cat dandruff is a lot like human dandruff—it is just the skin peeling off because it is too dry. It’s not pretty to look at, but is not a health hazard to your furry feline! However, there are a few things that you can do to keep your cat happy and comfortable while the dandruff subsides.
If you have a cat with dandruff, it’s important to pay attention to how your cat is reacting to it. If you spot your pet scratching at its skin too much, it could result in open sores that could become infected. While most conventional medicines, treatments, and ointments will help address the cause of the dandruff, the itching and discomfort will not go away until the dandruff is completely gone.
If you want to help ease your cat’s suffering, here are some things that you can do to help remove the dandruff quicker:
- Keep the humidity low in your house. Dry air aggravates your pet’s dandruff, and also helps to cause dry and brittle hair. If your cat has dandruff and needs to be groomed, avoid using a blow dryer on its hair because the additional heat will just irritate the skin.2. If it’s hot outside, don’t let the cat roam around the yard (since heat and humidity both have the same negative effect on your pet’s skin). If your cat enjoys strolling around the great outdoors, wait until the late afternoon to let him or her out.
- Keep your cat’s nails trimmed short. It will prevent your friendly feline from scratching at his skin too much. Your cat doesn’t need skin wounds on top of his dandruff!
- Use topical applications to keep your cat comfortable and get rid of itchy skin. Not only will it relieve any discomfort, but it will decrease the chance that your cat will scratch.
For a full speedy recovery, be sure to ask the veterinarian about any medications that can help. Cat dandruff may not be a serious health problem, but that doesn’t mean that it should be ignored! By keeping your feline comfortable, you will always have a happy cat on your hands!
