I do brush and comb his fur, but he has gotten lazy about grooming himself and is getting snarls in his fur that have to be cut out with scissors. He is also getting dandruff. What can I do to help my Charlie cat?
2006-09-20 10:05:26 · 9 answers · asked by beckini 6 in Pets ➔ Cats
Kitty has a problem. Sounds like allergies - quite possibly food allergies. Change his diet to one of the natural brands.
My Vet recommended head and shoulders dry scalp shampoo for my kitty. Also - any kind of spray on de-tangler can be sprayed on to help the snarls comb out. Wash kitty at least 1 a week for a month. See what happens and change the food. If this doesn't work, go to the Vet for help.
2006-09-20 11:18:13 · answer #1 · answered by Blond Logic 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you like a challenge, then you could try giving him a bath...other than that, well...there might me some medicine for dandruff...probably a medicated shampoo which will lead you back to the bath part. Good luck if you have to do that...cats really do not like water...definately not a myth.
2006-09-20 17:08:19 · answer #2 · answered by Shaun 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have had a similar problem with my cat. So I took him to a vet, and shaved him...this got rid of the hair clumps and the danderuff build up. It costs about 20 dollars but your cat (as long as it is an indoor cat)will be much better off!
2006-09-20 17:08:32 · answer #3 · answered by tiggityten 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My 8 year old cat has also given up on grooming himself! I feed him a good quality food, like Iams. If you find one that has added fish oils like the hairball care, you find his coat will get better. This will also help with the dandruf a bit. He is getting older and this is what happens....
2006-09-20 17:11:09 · answer #4 · answered by pharfly1 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Cats need proper shampooing with a product[ your Vet can help here}; Check his food to make sure he is getting the proper nutrution.
2006-09-20 17:16:50 · answer #5 · answered by carmlrose 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Brush a lot. and a bath. Make sure that you have someone helping you give your cat a bath,.
2006-09-20 17:12:35 · answer #6 · answered by dmncprkr 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
give him a bath... or tried the nizoral anti-dandruff shampoo, mine i bought it in the clinic where my vet working... so maybe u know sumbody or u can asked ur vet bout a shampoo... try it, maybe it'll work...gudluck.
2006-09-20 17:54:35 · answer #7 · answered by Maria 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
hydro cortisone helps with brushing
2006-09-20 17:14:21 · answer #8 · answered by dijay 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
your kitty has allergies
2006-09-20 18:10:28 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋