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My colleagues regularly complain of their cat dandruff problems. It’s a problem that affects most of us 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 learnt from the excellent website on cat dandruff treatment…

The majority of cat dandruff issues are invariably linked to 3 factors:

1. The cat dandruff appears on the rump or tail and your cat is aged or over-weight.

If you have a feline friend that is over-weight or has gained weight suddenly and dandruff on her rump and tail, it’s highly likely she’s not able to reach these areas to clean herself. This is also a problem for aged 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 couple of months. If you decide to give your cat a bath, I suggest do not use human shampoos as that might dry her skin further and exacerbate the condition. Always use a cat shampoo and do not forget to wash thoroughly as excess shampoo stuck on her undercoat may only make the problem worse.

2. The weather is cold and dry

If your cat only has dandruff issues in winter, then it could be the result of the cold and dry weather. Worse of all, a lot of cats like to laze about in the warm comforts of the fireplace, which rapidly dries her skin causing it to flake.

Just move her away from the fireplace regularly and observe if the problem persists. Purchasing a humidifier would be not a bad idea, both for your feline friend and also yourself (humans get dry skin too…)

3. The cat dandruff still persists after trying out everything

If none of the above apply, just think, have you changed any new furniture lately? A new rug perhaps? Take a look if there has been any changes to her environment that she might be sensitive to and try to make the required adjustments.

If all 3 tips still don’t work, it’s ok, take a look at this comprehensive step by step cure for cat dandruff.