Wool at a cat is the main indicator of health of this animal. And if still quite recently your alumna was an owner of brilliant and smooth wool, but suddenly it had white traces from dandruff, it signals you about real problems with her health. However before beginning treatment of dandruff at a cat, it is necessary to define the true cause of her disease.
The causes of dandruff at a catThere are some of the most common causes for appearance of dandruff in a cat: - avitaminosis (shortage of vitamins of group A and B) or allergic reaction to food;
- frequent washing of a cat with use of the chlorinated water and reactive shampoos; - parasites of skin (fleas, ticks);
- the broken metabolism; - dry air indoors; - stressful situations; - wrong combing.
Councils for treatment of dandruff at a catIn most cases it is possible to save a cat from dandruff independently.
Precisely to find out why the cat has a dandruff, it is necessary to address the veterinarian.
The first that needs to be made, it to reconsider a food allowance of a pet. It is known that many cat's delicacies contain chemical additives and preservatives in a large number therefore they are capable to cause skin diseases in your alumna. Having put a cat into a diet, in 4-6 weeks you will see result. Such diet has to be balanced and based only on natural products. Add to a diet of a cat a few fatty acids, such as omega-3 and omega-6. Thanks to these acids there is a renewal of cells of skin, the dryness and peeling is prevented. Besides, in specialized veterinary institutions it is worth buying vitamins for cats.
Study special literature on care for skin and hair of cats, there you will be able to find councils as it is correct to comb your favourite.
Stop to bathe too often a cat and to apply aggressive her wool care products. Use anti-dandruff shampoo. However it is necessary to remember that such shampoo is not means of its treatment. Its task is to wash away dandruff scales and also to help a cat to cope with dryness of skin and feeling of discomfort. Process a pet anti-parasitic medicines. Try to create a favorable microclimate in the house, using the conditioner or a humidifier. Treat with immunomodulatory and immunoperformance-enhancing drugs. They will help the pet to overcome an illness independently. In case dandruff was found in a cat not yesterday, and more than a one weeks ago, but any of above-mentioned councils did not help, do not hesitate and address the expert. In veterinary clinic will carry out necessary surveys and will provide the qualified help.