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post #1 of 7
3/25/10 at 4:20pm
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my cat seems like she has dandruff lately, there is no change in her food, is this something I should be worried about?
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post #2 of 7
3/25/10 at 4:25pm
cat or kitten? how old?
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post #3 of 7
3/25/10 at 4:28pm
How old is your kitty and when was her last vet check up?

In some older kitties, it can be a sign of thyroid problems -but there would likely be some increase in shedding. It could go along with other chronic diseases, too, which is why it's important she's had a check up recently.

Less harmful causes: Low humidity this time of year causing dry skin or developing a problem with her food.

Humidity issue can be helped by adding a humidifier to the home. A good fish oil supplement can also improve skin and coat.
Food issues is something you need to discuss with a vet and research.
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post #4 of 7
3/25/10 at 4:28pm
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Originally Posted by c1atsite View Post
cat or kitten? how old?
cat. She's about 3 1/2.
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post #5 of 7
3/25/10 at 4:48pm
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Originally Posted by strange_wings View Post
How old is your kitty and when was her last vet check up?

In some older kitties, it can be a sign of thyroid problems -but there would likely be some increase in shedding. It could go along with other chronic diseases, too, which is why it's important she's had a check up recently.

Less harmful causes: Low humidity this time of year causing dry skin or developing a problem with her food.

Humidity issue can be helped by adding a humidifier to the home. A good fish oil supplement can also improve skin and coat.
Food issues is something you need to discuss with a vet and research.


Any more foods change rountinely
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post #6 of 7
3/26/10 at 4:37pm
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no increase in shedding. her last check up was 3/09 so she is due right about now. Also, no food changes.
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post #7 of 7
3/26/10 at 9:42pm
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Originally Posted by venusgirltrap View Post
no increase in shedding. her last check up was 3/09 so she is due right about now. Also, no food changes.
what I meant was that food companies change the ingredients without notice so much anymore the same food may not be the same food
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