Noticeable symptoms of cat dandruff are itching, flaking, and white or grayish colored scales. Cat dandruff is caused by many things. It could be a lack of fatty acids in their diet, poor grooming, to many baths, or even just dry skin. Some possible treatments include, feeding your cat a diet rich in fatty acid. Most experts recommend that one should buy a name brand food product and not a cheaper store brand.

One you might try is Iam’s, it is formulated especially for tricky dandruff issues. Another solution may be to feed your pet an omega fatty acid supplement with his or her regular food. Another simple cure is too avoid bathing your cat too frequently. It is recommended that your pet be bathed only when truly necessary, especially during periods when dry skin can be evident. Grooming and brushing your kitty cat will help to remove some of the scales and relieve some of the itching associated with them. Increasing the humidity levels within your home will likely help to relieve some of the problem. You should always check your pet for parasites which may be contributing to the dandruff problems, if parasites are causing the dandruff you will need to treat each animal in the home.

An over the counter pet shampoo or treatment may be needed to alleviate the problem. You must be sure to remove and rinse the cat thoroughly as to not leave anything which may further irritate your pet’s skin. Keeping your pet out of direct sunlight will also help treat and prevent dandruff. Just as a human can become sunburn, a cat does too. That may cause skin peeling and itching too. It has also been cited that regular household vinegar may bring some much needed relief. To use this method one should applied cool compresses soaked in one half vinegar and one half water to the affected areas. This may make the problem a bit worse before it gets better, however it will help take the itching away. If none of these remedies seem to help with the dandruff problem, it is always important to consult a veterinarian.