W. V. Cats Forum

nicole1221 · Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2006 4:35 pm Post subject: Cat dander--

Bandit has cat dandruff on her back which I assume in kitty language is cat dander. Does anybody know what I can do or give her without spending a load of money? I appreciate any thing.

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animalangel1 · Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2006 9:46 am Post subject:

My dog has "dander". It's dry skin/allergies in her case. You could call your vet's office for some idea's on what you might do for her. The call and information would be free - but I don't know what they would suggest or what THAT might cost.

Putting a drop of oil in the food (not sure what kind though - better check that before you do it) might help.

As for my dog - even though we all think it's allergy related, we have not found the cause of this or a cure. I've even bathed her with oatmeal shampoo (for a calming effect on the skin) and in just a matter of days, it's back. If you figure out how to get rid of it, let me know. I've been dealing with it for about 8 years now.

Good luck!!!

(Being winter, it might just be dry skin for your kitty)

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Galensgranny · Site Administrator Joined: 11 Nov 2005 Posts: 2355

nicole1221 wrote:

Bandit has cat dandruff on her back which I assume in kitty language is cat dander. Does anybody know what I can do or give her without spending a load of money? I appreciate any thing.

What exactly are you feeding Bandit? If not foods that use chicken fat as the fat ingredient, switching to foods that do may help, since chicken fat is the best source of fatty acids for cats. The fatty acids have to do with good skin and coat.

But also, in heated homes in the winter, the air tends to get dry, so skin dries out and flakes. My legs are always very dry and flaky in the winter. So I suppose a similar thing can happen to cats. To help add moisture to the air, you can simmer a pot of water for a couple of hours.

I don't remember if Bandit is overweight or not, but fat cats have a hard time reaching their backs, so don't get to groom their backs as well, which can result in the normal sloughing off of skin cells to build up.

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nicole1221 · Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2006 11:59 am Post subject:

Bandit is getting her crunchies (Meow Mix) and a different assortment of canned foods ffrom different suppliers.

I think Bandit is purrrfect, but my hubby thinks she's overweight. When she sits, her belly fat hangs over her feet. (Pretty cute)

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Galensgranny · Site Administrator Joined: 11 Nov 2005 Posts: 2355

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Bandit is getting her crunchies (Meow Mix) and a different assortment of canned foods ffrom different suppliers.

I think Bandit is purrrfect, but my hubby thinks she's overweight. When she sits, her belly fat hangs over her feet. (Pretty cute)

I meant to reply to this previously.

Meow Mix is one of the worst dry foods you can feed a cat. No wonder your cat has dandruff and is fat. Your husband is correct- Bandit is fat if her belly hangs over her feet when she sits.

If you upgrade to a premium dry food such as Chicken Soup for the Cat Lover's Soul, Nutro Complete Care, Natural Balance or Wellness, Bandit's skin and coat will improve GREATLY! I promise.

Those foods are only sold in pet stores or at online pet stores such as