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Treat and eliminate your cat dandruff following these easy tips.
Like humans, your best companion may suffer from dandruff as well. Cats will have their ways to tell you they need to get rid of dandruff. Following these five tips can relieve your cat from this itchy problem so that he can live his cat life dandruff-free!
Feline dandruff may appear as dead skin cells in your cat's coat. Often itchy and red, your cat would frequently scratch the inflamed area. So itchy that your cat might scratch himself until bleeding leading to lost patches of hair. Those are the main symptoms that tell your cat may have a yeast infection, aka Dandruff. Fortunately, there are some ways you can get rid of dandruff for good:
#1 Omega 3 fatty acids
One of the reasons why your cat has dandruff is poor diet. Cats need high protein food such as meat as the main ingredient, and food loaded in omega 3 fatty acids and minerals. If your cat's diet is low in vitamins, minerals and omega 3, you may need to look for omega 3 and vitamin supplements available for pets to balance your cat's diet.
#2 Humidify your environment
As dandruff is dry dead skin, it may be caused by sunburns and dry weather. If your place is too dry, humidifiers are a good solution for your cat, as it will "moisturize" his coat. Alternatively, you can humidify a towel, fold it in half and place it on the floor.
#3 Groom your cat
If you cat is old or doesn't do much personal grooming, his skin may be dirty. That's a problem because it can lead to skin infections and other unhealthy skin conditions. If that's the case, you may need to groom your cat combing his hair and pulling any dirt out of it. Grooming your cat once a week is a good frequency and will definitely leave your cat's skin healthier.
#4 Vaccination
A trip to the vet to vaccinate your cat against viruses and diseases is a must. In addition to protect your cat from unwanted conditions, your cat doctor can help you determine the cause of dandruff such as food allergy, poor diet, fungal infection, dry environments and other dandruff causes.
#5 Use special dandruff shampoo
Last but not least, the most effective way to remove dandruff and skin fungal infection from your cat's skin is to use scientifically recognized anti dandruff and psoriasis shampoo. Excessive oil production in the skin results in dandruff and unhealthy skin also known as seborrheic dermatitis. Use an adequate shampoo containing Ketonocazole as a main active ingredient to remove dandruff. Always consult a doctor before washing your cat with such a shampoo to ensure you are using the right product.
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