| Paw Colors | Points |
|---|---|
| Grey | 0-49 |
| Red | 50-149 |
| Orange | 150-299 |
| Green | 300-599 |
| Magenta | 600-1499 |
| Purple | 1500-4999 |
| Blue | 5000-9999 |
| Brown | 10000-24999 |
| Black | 25000+ |
my black cat has dandruff is this normal? also if it isn’t how can I fix/cure it? she also has had this for a year.
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The causes of allergic dermatitis can be anything from parasites — such as fleas or mites — to sunburn, to a sensitivity to new carpeting, or even to something as simple as the air being too dry during heating season. Diet can also cause dandruff in cats. There are medicated shampoos that help but I would try switching her diet.
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I agree with this answer, there are a lot of things that can cause skin issues in cats, but it's not really "normal" and can usually be treated by a vet. If your cat has fleas, that is a common cause and there are many medications you can buy at the pet store that will treat fleas. If that's not the case, an elimination diet might be needed to determine what is causing the sensitivity, your vet can help you with this. The most common diet causes are grains like corn and wheat (and wheat gluten), rice, also soy and occasionally a protien source like beef or lamb. Also if you use a lot of air fresheners and fabric deodorizers in your home you may want to stop, they are not good for animals and are not really good for people either. Harsh household cleaners can irritate skin as well.
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thank you very much for your answer. you are very helpful.
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I found a very inexpensive home remedy that works great! You take a stem of Rosemary and steep it in a cup of hot water for about 10 minutes, then add 1 cup of apple cider vinagar. Stir it and put into a squeeze bottle. Whenever I notice dandruff on my cat’s backside, I squeeze some of the tonic onto a paper towel and massage it into her fur, or I squeeze it directly onto her backside and massage it in. She’s dandruff free for about 2 months after that.
If your kitty is exhibiting any redness, irritation, hair loss or excessive scratching, she should be seen by a veterinarian. Having said that, however:
Cold weather often brings skin problems such as dry skin, so you might be right on the mark about her lying near the fireplace. The white flakes are most likely normal cat dander (which is the stuff that causes allergies in humans.) There are a number of commercial products available for both topical and oral treatment of dry skin.
You could also try adding a bit of oil to kitty’s diet, particularly if she is eating a straight dry food diet.
Frequent brushing or combing: two or three times a week for shorthairs and daily for longhairs, also helps in keeping dander and shedding at a minimum.
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Cats usually develop skin problems and dandruff as they grow older. It all depends on the cat. My suggestion is not to worry about it too much. Dandruff isn’t a major health problem and doesn’t lead to anything wrong in the future. Yes it is pretty gross but sometimes cats are a little gross and its usually no big deal. Could be a flea allergy. talk to your vet for advice. it could be that her/his immune system isn’t as strong, resulting in this allergy. A lot of the problems associated with store brand food, and the area you live in. The usual dry foods and others, while providing the necessary things to keep your pet from starvation do little to promote real health. The lack of ingredients “proteins and vitamins” are essential for the proper balance of oils in the hair and skin are at the root of the problem, My advice would be to Switch the food. Although there are numerous types of food out there, you can find it much better for your cats. I am also sending you links for more in formations. I hope this help…
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It is normal. But i would recamend that you see if your local vet has any creams.
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