As a frequent visitor to kitty forums, a topic that comes up way too often is that of cat dandruff. It’s a nuisance that affects many cat owners, and if you have a cat, you’ll have to look into it sooner or later.

But worry not, there may be a cat dandruff cure 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 got from the excellent website on cat dandruff treatment…

Many cat dandruff issues have in common three factors:

1. An old or over-weight pet with dandruff on her rump or tail

If your kitty is over-weight or has sudden weight gain and dandruff on her rump and tail, it’s highly likely she’s unable to reach these areas to clean herself. This is also a problem for aged cats that lack the mobility to groom themselves.

A good brushing would help in this case and I suggest you groom her every two months. If you decide to give your cat a bath, I suggest avoid using human shampoos as that might dry her skin further and exacerbate the condition. Always use a cat shampoo and remember to wash thoroughly as remaining shampoo stuck on her undercoat may only make the problem worse.

2. The weather is cold and dry

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

I suggest you move her away from the fireplace regularly and observe if the cat dandruff persists. Owning a humidifier would be a really good idea, both for your kitty and also yourself (we get dry skin too…)

3. None of the above apply, what now?

If your cat is still plagued with dandruff, just think, have you bought any new furniture lately? A new curtain perhaps? See if there has been any changes to her environment that she might be affected by and try to make the necessary adjustments.

If all 3 solutions still don’t work, there’s still more, check out other cat dandruff solutions.