Do you guys know? In fact, cats also have dandruff similar to our human dandruff, but cats’ dandruff occurs all over their bodies. So how should we deal with it at this time?
1. Dander caused by external parasite infection
If the cat has not been dewormed for a long time and is infected with external parasites such as fleas and mites, it will cause a large amount of dandruff on the body. , it will also be accompanied by symptoms such as itching and hair loss. If this is the case, you need to immediately deworm the cat externally and disinfect the environment where the cat lives. After disinfection, keep the environment clean, ventilated, and dry. At the same time, cats need to be dewormed regularly. Generally, internal deworming is done every three months and external deworming is done every month.
2. Dander caused by fungal infection
If the cat has long-term Living in a humid environment, or coming into contact with fungal-containing items or animals, you are prone to fungal infection, causing symptoms such as skin itching, hair loss, skin scabs, and increased dandruff. The owner can use Wood's lamp to check. If the affected area shows fluorescent apple green when illuminated by Wood's lamp, it means that the cat has a fungal infection. At this time, it is necessary to remove the hair from the affected area and surrounding areas of the cat, and then apply antifungal medication. If the condition is severe, medicated shampoo may also be used for medicated bath treatment.
3. Dander caused by improper diet
If the cat has dandruff Eating a single food for a long time will cause the body to lack certain nutrients, resulting in dandruff. At this time, it is recommended that the owner adjust the cat's diet structure in time and choose cat food with rich nutritional ingredients. In addition, you can also supplement your cat with nutrients such as fish oil, vitamin B, and fatty acids, which can also effectively improve the condition of excessive dandruff.
