Causes of dandruff in cats

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436973 tn?1217947089 Hi, just wanted to add some resources to back up my earlier post about the other causes of dry skin. In case other people read this thread, it may help them to see that there can be an underlying health condition that causes the dry skin. I copied this- Many diseases and conditions affecting overall health affect the skin a s well. Low thyroid levels, allergies, kidney and heart disease, seborrhea and many other problems cause or contribute to dry skin.
Avatar m tn They quote an article that says cats need in their diet linoleic and arachidonic acids. Now linoleic acid is found in flax, but cats, according to this website, can't change that into arachidonic acid. Putting fish oil on sound like the smarter way to go, basing my opinion formulated from what I read, when it comes to topical, such as the kind you talk about, because it arachidonic acid in it. They do caution too much Omega 6 is not good for cats with chronic kidney disease.
277836 tn?1359666174 If I leave the door open he sits there and whines.. If he has to use the bathroom in the middle of the night of course he purrsss in my ear and uses those very long whiskers to tickle me.. I think hes human.. And he loves a christmas tree... Especially a real one.. I really believe he used to be human lol... Jade yes my mood is great today and this cold weather here in N.C. thats about to hit will only be better if we could get some snow like last weekend It would be soooo nice....
1608004 tn?1390770990 I noticed yesterday she seems to be having a bad case of the flakes. she has a lot of dandruff in her hair. she only eats grain free food (both wet and dry) should I be giving her something to counteract this dandruff? maybe some sardines or olive oil or something. thank you!
535822 tn?1443976780 s Rescue Remedy at the better small independently owned pet boutiques. You might even find it in a regular health supplement store. Some of them have a small section of pet supplements.
485351 tn?1208647497 My cat is just about a year old and she is experiencing a sudden increase in appetite, dandruff in her rump area, and a sudden loss of fur. The loss of fur is not in clumps, she just seems to be shedding a whole lot lately. She has been more inactive than usual too, almost depressed. We have not found any flea droppings or presence of worms in her stool. I've noticed lately that she can't seem to jump as high as she used to, and gives up playing earlier than before.
Avatar n tn Especially in 3 area in my head near the centre, I big circle of dandruff forming. They can be almost the size of dime. Its thicken , raised flaky transparent skin layer with dots. I have been noticing this for atleast 4 years now. I scratch and take it out but it rebuilds in just couple of day in the excact location. I am also showing sign of bladness and my hair is thining. Is this normal for drandruff to come at same place and as big as dime?
Avatar n tn she is old and beautiful and sweet but she seems to have a bit of dandruff. does anyone know what causes this and how to stop it?
9571159 tn?1419571005 So I know pregnancy causes dry skin. Today I just noticed I have dandruff :( and my lips are chapped and they never are :( did y'all experience this?
Avatar m tn With all those different pets in the household, you might want to consider the possibility of some sort of external parasite (like fleas, but also chyletellia (walking dandruff) and others). I think a trip to the veterinarian is warranted so that your DVM can see first hand what is happening. Another option to consider is to post this question in the expert Ask A Vet forum and get some feedback from the veterinarians. Good luck!
Avatar m tn She really only sticks her back side up when being stroked down her back. What kind of allergy do you mean? Both cats have some dandruff when being brushed.
Avatar m tn 5 months) i have had the worst itching and dandruff i have ever had or seen in my life. i have been through a bottle of head and shoulders (intensive treatment) and a bottle of denorex. i am now using the medicated selsun blue and it only works for part of the day. it is SEVERE! it is uncomfortable and embarrassing. does anyone have any advice or anything that might help this?? the intense shampoo has not seemed to work too well.
Avatar n tn Like two days ago i noticed two small things in the right side in the back of the neck. They are like one is 1 or 2mm wide and another one is like 4 or maybe five mm. Never noticed them before and noticed just scratching my neck because i got those white things all over my head, don't know the name.. it is something like d... Durf... Dfur... Something like that. So sometimes i am scratching my head when watchiing movie or something. In every place.
Avatar m tn S) -My scalp itches LOADs when I even become a bit hot/sweaty (this started about my 3rd year of dandruff, wasnt there in the 1st 2 years). I.e when I take a walk/go to the gym. I have recently gone to the gym, and it is all fine walking into the gym. But then when my body temp begins to warm up, not even started sweating, my scalp would itch like crazy. I would have to go to the toilet to douse it with cold water.
Avatar f tn I am a beauty school drop out so I'm going off of what I vaguely remember lol. There are 3 causes for dandruff dry scalp, oily scalp, and a fungus. The condition of your scalp is what is going to tell u which treatment to use. One remedy is ad easy as shampooing everyday and using less conditioner on your scalp. You should also try using a clarifying shampoo and a moisturizing conditioner.
Avatar f tn Hello, From the symptoms this problem of dry itchy scalp can be due to dandruff or seborrheic dermatitis. You can treat flaking and dryness with over-the-counter dandruff or medicated shampoos. Shampoo the hair vigorously and frequently (preferably daily). Active ingredients in these shampoos include salicylic acid, coal tar, zinc, resorcin, ketoconazole, or selenium. But if your hair is colored, don't use products with selenium sulfide or sulfur.
362249 tn?1441315018 Cornish/Devon Rex cats found that in 2 seconds..they have hair not fur..so most are not allergic to.
Avatar m tn It is a superficial fungal infection which causes dark brown to black painless patches on the palms of the hands and the soles of the feet. You can apply dandruff shampoo, which contains selenium sulfide, over the skin. Topical antifungal imidazoles may also be used, such as Ketoconazole. It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided.