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16-01-2008, 08:16 PM   #1

Dandruff?


One of my darling fluffies has got dandruff (and possibly the other has too but I rarely see her long enough to groom her and find out)...

Is there much I can do to get rid of it? I would happily feed her a coat conditioner but both cats share the food bowl so it's a little awkward.

I only ever notice it if I'm grooming her and at the moment she's got some little matts thanks to her great 'I love rain' attitude

Any advice much appreciated!



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18-01-2008, 12:19 PM   #2

Re: Dandruff?


I was wondering the same as well. Guinness has it too.



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18-01-2008, 04:41 PM   #3

Re: Dandruff?


I once knew a lady who had long haired cats and she used talcum powder on their coats. I have no idea why she did this and I cant find anything online.

I have found a few links that sound quite interesting .....
are you sure that it is dandruff?

http://home.howstuffworks.com/home-r...r-cats-ga3.htm

This is a feedback forum with lots of peoples suggestions.

http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf69141987.tip.html

Hope this helps. x



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21-01-2008, 12:30 AM   #4

Re: Dandruff?


I just assumed it was dandruff... it looks like dandruff! lol
That said, I do see it on a regular basis on cats that come into the vets where I work.

Thanks - I'll check out the links.



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21-01-2008, 12:32 AM   #5

Re: Dandruff?


Oooh... I wonder if it is dander... it only appears when I brush her.

How do you tell the difference? These are quite large - larger than you may expect dandruff flakes to be, but there's quite a lot of it.

Sorry I must sound really thick



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21-01-2008, 06:14 AM   #6

Re: Dandruff?


I don't think you are thick at all All my cats have had a certain amount of dandruff as they've gotten older - more visible on darker coloured coats obviously. I think it's just like us in their skin sheds as we would but it gets caught in their fur. There are dry skin conditions too and of course, central heating etc doesn't help.

Best thing I think is ask the vet next time they are in for a check-up unless they seem out of sorts with it too in which case they might need to be seen earlier.

Sorry I can't be more help.



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21-01-2008, 03:02 PM   #7

Re: Dandruff?


Thanks Grete

I'll keep up with their grooming now and hopefully it'll reduce the amount that there is. I'll also ask at work (I work in a vets) to see if they have any ideas.

Thanks again



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19-02-2008, 06:16 PM   #8

Re: Dandruff?


Hiya Trinity has it I asked vet and she said cats always have some bits and pieces but in winter when we have heating on it drys there skin out which produces more dandruff. She also said its nothing to worry about.



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19-02-2008, 09:13 PM   #9

Re: Dandruff?


Eva, being mostly black and semi long hair, gets dandruff from time to time. Mostly its down to central heating and temperature changes. Bernie, being black and fluffy, never seems to have dandruff.
Brewers yeast is said to help. I used to give Eva some brewers yeast and a little bran in her food but tbh I didnt notice any remarkable difference so i stopped and just try to groom regularly.



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23-02-2008, 11:08 PM   #10

Re: Dandruff?


Probably down to central heating! My simba has bad dandruff & it seems to be down to him being inside all the time, as its too hot inside for him, so his coat dosent seem to be in the best condition! Regular grooming does help!



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