White dander mixed with cat hair may be because the cat’s skin is too dry, so it has shed some keratinocytes, which is the white dander we see. Secondly, it may also be because the cat has a skin disease, so it will produce a lot of dandruff and accompanying hair loss. In addition, if the owner bathes the cat too frequently or uses inappropriate shower gel, it will also cause damage to the cat's skin and hair follicles, resulting in dandruff on the cat's skin and hair loss.
1. The skin is too dry
If the cat's daily living environment is too dry, causing the cat's skin to be dry and flaky, causing itching and causing the cat to scratch, then some dander will be produced. However, in this case, cats generally shed less dandruff. Owners can try to use a warm towel to wet the cat, or add a humidifier to relieve the cat's dry skin.
2. Skin diseases
Skin diseases caused by parasitic infections, bacterial infections, and fungal infections will cause cats to lose hair and have dandruff, and will also be accompanied by symptoms of severe itching. The owner can open the cat's hair and check. If the cat has red skin, round or oval ringworm spots, scabs and other symptoms on the skin, it is likely to have a skin disease. At this time, the owner needs to take the cat to the pet hospital for examination in time to find out the specific cause, and then provide symptomatic treatment.
3. Improper bathing
The pH of the skin of humans and cats is different. If the owner uses human shower gel on the cat for a long time, it may cause the cat to lose hair and have spots. Dander, rough, dull hair, etc. In addition, if the owner bathes the cat frequently, it will also damage the surface of the cat's skin, causing the cat to lose hair and have dandruff. Therefore, it is recommended that owners use pet-specific shower gel when bathing their cats, and not bathe their cats too frequently. It is usually recommended to bathe their cats once every 1-2 months.
