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Re: Does my cat have dandruff?
« Reply #8 on: February 08, 2008, 13:55:25 PM »
I'm about to try salmon oil for Smokey's skin as recommended by Gillian. That might be a better option maybe, I'd think it would taste fishy.

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Re: Does my cat have dandruff?
« Reply #7 on: February 08, 2008, 09:17:47 AM »
Added some evening primrose oil to her evening wet food but she saw me do it and refused to eat any.  I'll just keep up with the combing and see if it clears up as the weather gets better.  Thanks for your advice.

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Re: Does my cat have dandruff?
« Reply #6 on: February 07, 2008, 13:30:36 PM »
Adding some wheatgerm oil or Evening Primrose oil to her food might help.
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Re: Does my cat have dandruff?
« Reply #5 on: February 07, 2008, 13:29:12 PM »
A flea comb helps to clean it up better than a normal cat brush I have to say.

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Re: Does my cat have dandruff?
« Reply #4 on: February 07, 2008, 13:22:12 PM »
Should I be doing anything to combat it or just leave it?

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Re: Does my cat have dandruff?
« Reply #3 on: February 07, 2008, 12:04:49 PM »
Yes probably dry skin, my biggest boy Vesti gets it too.

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Re: Does my cat have dandruff?
« Reply #2 on: February 07, 2008, 11:42:08 AM »
Hiya, my boy always gets dandruff at this time of year due to the heating drying his skin (doesn't help that he insists on sitting right next to the warm air blower lol)!.


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Does my cat have dandruff?
« Reply #1 on: February 07, 2008, 11:40:38 AM »
I've just noticed little white specs (not very many) on Lily's fur.  I got the comb out but it didn't seem to shift them.  Is this related to fleas (she due another Stronghold in 2 weeks)?  Or dandruff?  If so, how do I get rid of it?  She's an indoor cat so I doubt it is fleas, but just want to make sure.

 


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