do cats get dandruff?

after a vigorous grooming session where I got out a lot of hair, I noticed little wihte specks on Miko's fur that looked like dandruff.
Is this just flakes of dry skin that shed during brushing?
Or something I should worry about?

I don't know if that's your cat's problem, but one of my friends' cats--a big black-and-white shorthair--has a horrid dandruff problem. Brushing seems to help, though--most of the dandruff gets removed while brushing and doesn't stay in her fur.

Yes. I've seen some pretty terrible dandruff on one cat (also a black and white shorthair). If you so much as touched her, it'd be everywhere. She was only fed meow mix, which probably had a lot to do with it.

Oliver occasionally gets some dandruff (not like rediculous cases, just a little), usually during dry winter months... a better diet, brushing and an occasional bath would help... happens to my dog (black lab) too and she eats a top of the line dog food, so it's not always just diet that's an issue...

oh yes, Samuel has quite a bit on the lower half of his back. I'm not sure why either, but brushing every day has helped a bit.

Originally Posted by Callista

I don't know if that's your cat's problem, but one of my friends' cats--a big black-and-white shorthair--has a horrid dandruff problem. Brushing seems to help, though--most of the dandruff gets removed while brushing and doesn't stay in her fur.

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I had a short haired black and white cat aswell, who was quite over weight, he too had horid dandruff, Talk to your vet, there is a shampoo out there to help your poor guy out!!!

Beauty and Patches have terrible dandruff. I've been told thanks to everyone here that's its mainly lack of Omega 3 and 6 in their diet. I tried it for a week and there skin was better.

If you continue to see it, upgrade your cats diet to something with Omega-3 2.5% or more. (royal Canin is good, Iams, all in all anything that costs $8 and above per bag ).
If your budget is right, buy capsule suppliments from any vitamin store, breakopen the capsule and add to their water or food.

If its still not working, call your vet