It will also itch tempting your cat to scratch its skin.
Cat has dandruff on back by tail.
Dry feline skin opens easily when scratched with claws.
It may be either dry a condition known as dry seborrhea oily seborrhea oleosa or both combination.
My cat has dry skin on its back.
Dandruff is most apparent on dark coated cats and is difficult to see on cats with light coats.
Dry skin will leave flakes of dandruff in your cat s skin.
Most of the time cat dandruff appears on the back of the pets which stay close to the tail and far from the head.
If your cat s fur is dotted with little white flakes he may have dandruff.
I have a 4 year old indoor himalayan tabby mix who has cat dandruff on the back half of the top of her back.
Namely the base of the tail and the lower back.
There are many possible explanations for dry skin on a cat s back.
Cat dandruff can develop on the back just above the tail.
Other symptoms of cat dandruff will relate to the underlying cause which may include.
The skin beneath the fur tends to be flaky itchy red and scaly.
Using the right brush helps as your main goal is to remove the flakes and promote healthier skin.
I was wondering what may be the cause of the cat dandruff and what treatment would help.
Your cat may start bleeding which risks infection.
A cat with dandruff has a distinct odor that you will notice right away.
Although various things cause this condition frequent brushing can help keep the flakes at bay.
The most common symptom of dandruff is dry and flaky skin on the face back and base of the tail.
The key to treating cat dandruff is to moisturize your cat s skin so it doesn t flake.
Another telling sign of cat dandruff is their smell.
This can also be a common problem in cats that suffer from arthritis as pain and stiffness can keep them from properly grooming those areas.
Cat dandruff involves the appearance of those well known skin flakes on your kitty s back and rump.
Cat dandruff due to seborrhea tends to be seen more commonly on a cat s face back and flanks.