2007-03-20 23:08:15 · 20 answers · asked by Me! 3 in Pets ➔ Cats
Many have mentioned that my boy may be on a poor diet! I just want to point out that my boy gets the best cat food in the shop! Iams, Felix or anything else he wants! Also, he gets brushed daily! This dry skin has NOTHING to do with ANY sort of neglet or abuse! He gets treated like a King!!!
2007-03-21 03:00:17 · update #1
You've had a baby...and it is a cat....phone the Guinness Book of Records or the Sun newspaper etc and get yourself some fame and money, then take it to the vet!!
2007-03-20 23:21:49 · answer #1 · answered by saintee 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋
The reason that your cat has dry skin could be because the oils in the fur is out of balance. I have a cat that suffers the same thing occasionally. The best thing I found was giving her an oat bath, as this will absorb any dandruff, and settle the oils back to normal.
This is what to do with an oat bath:
Get four mugs of dry porridge oats heat them in the microwave until lukewarm (about the same temperature of milk that you give to a baby). Then you rub handfuls of the oats against the fur, not in the direction it lays, then give her a groom. This can be done as often as needed. It works a treat on my cat. On places like ears and any exposed skin, Aloe Vera is the best thing for dry skin, abrasions and if the cat licks it of his fur then there is no worry about him being poorly.
Also as a long term solution you could try adding a small amount of olive oil in his dinner.
Hope this helps
2007-03-21 13:40:26 · answer #2 · answered by crushed butterfly 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
poor cat! i'd treat it like a doctor would treat a human: assume the skin is sensitive and use a mild, pure moisturising fluid (not cosmetic stuff). parafin oil is the best and comes under brands for people such as emulave. this could be rubbed gently through the fur onto the skin and would be best applied while the cat is still a little damp after a gentle wash if it doesnt mind it.
If the cat is scratching and damaging its skin then you will need to see the vet to prevent infections etc.
also rule out the possibility that the cat is sensitive to any products that you use on it.
all the best to you and your cat.
2007-03-20 23:18:16 · answer #3 · answered by C90 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If your cat shows flakes like dandruff you should be combing more. Use a metal dog comb to comb effectively. Make sure your cat has a nutritionally balanced diet. If you feed only dry food, add some wet food occasionally. If this is a severe case of dry skin you need a visit to the vet, because it could be something else entirely.
2007-03-20 23:16:03 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
feed it tuna in oil once a week. Not only does this help keep their skin in good condition, it also stops them coughing up hairballs and allows them the hairs to pass through their system
I took my cat to the vet for the same reason and they told me to brush regularly and feed oily tuna every week. Obviously if the problem is very bad or persists after a few weeks take him/her to the vet, but if could just be due to the change in weather, central heating and lack of oily food, so I wouldnt rush to the vet straight away.
2007-03-20 23:41:37 · answer #5 · answered by G*I*M*P 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Check with the vet in case it is excema. My cat got a flea bite (despite being dosed regularly against fleas) in high summer last year, and his body threw an allergic reaction leading to excema. He itched and scratched loads, and was very uncomfortable. One injection of steroids (which I didn't really like having to let him have) calmed the inflammation down and it didn't recur. We had to treat the whole house with flea spray (corners of carpets etc) and I washed all the soft furnishing I could, to ensure that we erradicated any fleas.
2007-03-20 23:13:21 · answer #6 · answered by nikki 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It could be due to poor diet. You might consider changing the cat food.
You might consider giving your cat a bath. I have had cats that had dandruff and my vet advised me to use Selsun Blue but never Head and Shoulders. Zinc is bad for cats.
It is possible your cat has an allergy, possibly to fleas. If you notice some black flecks, go to your vet for flea treatment.
2007-03-20 23:26:48 · answer #7 · answered by redunicorn 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Help for cats with dry skin
Comb your cat's hair often to remove dander and loose hair
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Don't bathe your cat unless you need to clean the hair coat of grease, oil,or dirt. Remember cats give themselves baths everyday.
Use a conditioning rinse after your cat's bath. Don't use oils and lotions that are designed for people. "You'll find they will just gum up the cat's hair and attract a lot of dirt,"
Feed quality, name brand foods to provide adequate nutrition for glossy, healthy hair.
Consult with your veterinarian about increasing fatty acids and vitamins in your cat's diet
Your cat lacks essential vitamins and fatty acids!
2007-03-20 23:19:48 · answer #8 · answered by Unknown Warrior 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Feed it a tin of sardines in sunflower oil my mum done this for years with our cats it proven to give them a really glossy coat and is really good for them you should notice the difference in a few weeks, only do it once a week
2007-03-20 23:19:01 · answer #9 · answered by suzy 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
its very difficult to sort out yourself this one. it could be some form of contact dermatitis, my cat suffered this. the only real way is a visit to the vets for an injection. i know how you feel and i hope it gets sorted. must be driving the poor little thing crazy...
2007-03-20 23:15:48 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋