intense sensitivity when i touch the area. her coat is usually very nice and shiny and absolutely flawless but lately shes been getting white flakes and shedding constantly all on her back and especially around the tail area. i was wondering if any of you could tell me whats going on with her. oh, im new here by the way and my cats name is niziriyia. nice to meet you all.
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my black cat has white flakes on its back constant shedding plus...
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Sounds like dandruff to me. All my cats have had it; but it's more noticeable on my tuxedo. Do you have a comb/brush for her? It's that time of year for shedding around here and I notice the dandruff is always worse while she's shedding. I've heard of breaking open a fish oil capsule over their food to help that; but not sure how effective it is.
I find a flea comb is good for getting some of the dandruff out; but the best brush I have ever found is the Furminator. It's also the most expensive; but man I get whole kittens off my girls when I brush them with that!!
Sounds like dandruff to me. All my cats have had it; but it's more noticeable on my tuxedo. Do you have a comb/brush for her? It's that time of year for shedding around here and I notice the dandruff is always worse while she's shedding. I've heard of breaking open a fish oil capsule over their food to help that; but not sure how effective it is.
I find a flea comb is good for getting some of the dandruff out; but the best brush I have ever found is the Furminator. It's also the most expensive; but man I get whole kittens off my girls when I brush them with that!!
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thankyou. i was so worried she had some type of virus. shes shed before but never like this like her coat is usually so glossy and prestine to the point that one time a guest at my house had actually asked me if i oiled her up. i will definitely try the fish oil stuff.
If she's sensitive back there, she may have fleas. Some cats will get an extreme allergic reaction to even one flea bite.
Has he diet been changed at all recently?
Has he diet been changed at all recently?
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My Sophie has that, or l should say did have it until l recently changed their kibble. I put them onto Royal Canin skin and fur kibbles about 2 month's ago and it's cleared up perfectly
Has she lost any weight recently?
Try giving her coat supplements along with her normal food, it should help a lot.
Try giving her coat supplements along with her normal food, it should help a lot.
The sensitivity says it's either some kind of dry skin or perhaps fleas. I don't know what part of the country you live in but I'm still running the heat now and then because of the weather. Normally I use Nutro Max dry as their kibble but when I notice dry flakes I will switch them to Nutro Natural Choice Indoor formula which usually clears up any of the skin problems I notice. If you have not or do not want to switch niziriyia's food, there are supplements out there for skin and coat that should really help clear it up.
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she was spayed not too long ago. infact shes gained an enormous ammount of weight since being spayed.Originally Posted by Minka
Has she lost any weight recently?
Try giving her coat supplements along with her normal food, it should help a lot.
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Did you reduce the amount of food you were feeding since you spayed her? An spayed cat needs half the calories an unspayed cat needs. Have you tested her for thyroid issues?
No... dry skin and fleas are not related to viruses, she needs to be (professionally) bathed and brushed and if the dry skin continues, seen by a vet.
I would not do that. Actually I'd never do that for any reason. I don't know if vinegar kills virus but it can't be good for the cat's skin IMO. I'm not a chemist but I am a cook and vinegar is acidic. If this condition continues or gets worse you might want to take her to the vet. The vet might suggest a professional bathing or perhaps a supplement for the skin and coat. I would not let this go for too long. It does not sound like some kind of skin mite but I'd let the vet look at it. Post an update if you get time.
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One of my black cats also have dandruff and I'm having a heck of a time getting rid of it. I have to say though that it is possible that this is something more than a skin issue. Cats should have shiny, healthy coats and if that changes all of a sudden it is possible that there is an underlying physical problem. Since this is something new and out of character for her I really think a vet check up is in order just to be on the safe side. I have a cat with chronic health problems that go up and down and when he's getting worse the coat is usually the first thing to show symptoms.
It may just be a dry skin issue and adding some fish oil or salmon oil to the diet may help. I may be completely wrong about this but I'm thinking that maybe hormonal changes after the spay could contribute to it. Maybe you could ask your vet about that.
Good luck!
It may just be a dry skin issue and adding some fish oil or salmon oil to the diet may help. I may be completely wrong about this but I'm thinking that maybe hormonal changes after the spay could contribute to it. Maybe you could ask your vet about that.
Good luck!
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no, i just pour food in a bowel and leave it there till she finishes the whole bowl then i add more. if i don't do that she meows insistently for food.
Minka;3069063No... dry skin and fleas are not related to viruses said:
Here is the key - it is actually normal to happen when they gain a lot of weight... They all of the sudden can't groom the area properly, start flaking specially around the tail area - you can google this issue and you will find this... Cat dandruff around tail area. It is common for overweight cats.
Losing weight will help her... A good diet for skin and coat and fish oil will help her until she reaches her proper weight... My Girl Gracie is going through the same issue... I rescued her in November when she was skin and bones... She gained too much weight by being over medicated for thyroid meds... She is not overly obese, but overweight for sure... I was worried about the dandruff, and turns out it comes with the weight territory. I am now working on making her lose weight and grooming her more
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It's easier to mix it with wet food, which would be better for her anyway if she's gained a lot of weight. If she will not eat wet food I'd suggest salmon oil capsules, they are quite easy to give to a cat and not as messy as the oil in liquid form. Pet stores usually have both, liquid and capsules, available.
Yep. I don't know if she's tried feline Pill Pockets by Greenies but the capsules will fit in them nicely, enticing the cat to eat the pill.
Unfortunately, cats are like kids. If you keep putting out food, they will eat it all, and if it tastes good, eat even more. (Dry food for cats is the equivalent of candy to kids.) Sometimes even to the point of throwing up. You have to monitor how much you give otherwise no matter what food you buy, she will continue to gain weight, and with obesity comes other health issues.
You may need to switch her to wet if you want to stop the meowing behavior.
Yes, by a cat groomer. That's the first thing I did when I adopted my 22lb cat. He looked like a brand new kitty after his bath.
You won't be able to find foods we recommend at a grocery store, you will either have to go to Petsmart/Petco/some other pet store, or buy online.
If she can't groom her backside at all, then she is definitely in trouble. (Unless she is a long haired cat, then that is called giving a 'potty patch.') (Oh, and my cat had that too, the groomer cleaned it all up.)
Cats do not like being touched down there, no, and taking her to the vet would allow her skin to be tested and bloodwork to be done to rule out others illnesses.
If you have not read http://www.cathealth.com/FeedNutrit.htm, I highly recommend it.
