I live with my fiancee and our cat, Tyler. Tyler is an American Shorthair, about 16 months, balck fur with white whiskers, markings, and "boots".
A couple of months ago, the weather started changing drastically. This took an effect on Tyler's coat. He has been getting dandruff off and on for a while; and he shed a bit (no bald or hot spots). We started mixing in Hill's Science Diet in with Friskies for his skin; also partially because the friskies makes him a bit gassy. He cleans himself quite regularly (a few times a day), he eats and uses the litter box regularly, and he has been active since we have had him.
I read somewhere that a human dandruff shampoos and cream rinses are a good thing to use to clear up skin and coat problems. I really don't want to give him a bath, especially if the shampoos will harm him. Does anyone know what could cause his dandruff and shedding? If so, please post something.
A couple of months ago, the weather started changing drastically. This took an effect on Tyler's coat. He has been getting dandruff off and on for a while; and he shed a bit (no bald or hot spots). We started mixing in Hill's Science Diet in with Friskies for his skin; also partially because the friskies makes him a bit gassy. He cleans himself quite regularly (a few times a day), he eats and uses the litter box regularly, and he has been active since we have had him.
I read somewhere that a human dandruff shampoos and cream rinses are a good thing to use to clear up skin and coat problems. I really don't want to give him a bath, especially if the shampoos will harm him. Does anyone know what could cause his dandruff and shedding? If so, please post something.