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Winter is here! And along with it comes dry skin and hair. UGH!
Just 10 hours after taking my shower and applying moisturizing lotions and oils, I looked down to see that my arms look like the Sahara dessert! (I refuse to drop my pants and look at my legs! LOL). So, once again, I am applying moisturizers in an attempt to keep my skin from flaking. Yes, I am also drinking plenty of water. I am just getting old and dried out!
So... that brings me to the Boys. If MY skin is dry and flaky, I know theirs' HAS to be. As a matter of fact, looking at Keeker (my DSH) I can see dander flakes on his black coat! He ordinarily doesn't show any dander, but over the past week (since I have finally turned the heat on here) he looks like he just walked through a snow storm! Obviously, I can't slather him in Shea Butter or Nuetrogena Oil to condition him, and shampooing is OUT of the question for a couple reasons. First, because giving him a bath will only dry out his skin more than it is and, second, giving him a bath would require 10 men, a block and tackle, a coat of armour and 911 on speed dial! That just ain't gonna happen. What to do? What to do?
I just placed an order for some moisturizing cat wipes. They have aloe & vitamin e for healthy skin & shiny coat - deodorizing & conditioning plus allergy & shed relief- fragrance free formula leaves coat silky soft, and are alcohol free. The price was fairly reasonable at 0.18 cent a sheet. Using one sheet a day will get me through a little over 3 months - til mid March and, by then, he should be starting to shed his winter coat and I will have the heat turned off here (and, hopefully, the windows open again!).
Kricket, my Maine Coon, has long, silky hair that feels like a Chinchilla and I haven't noticed any dander on him at all (even with close inspection and combing with a fine-toothed comb). I doubt he will need anything extra, but I will keep an eye on him and use the wipes if necessary.
Has anyone else used moisturizing wipes to help with dry skin and dander? What was your experience?
Also, I was considering temporarily increasing their fatty acids, but I am SOOO confused about that. Should I give them Omega-3 or Omega-6? And what is the best source? I read this from the following link and now I am more confused than ever! The more I read, the more my mind spasms! LOL Sorry, but I am just NOT a math person and numbers and percentages and calculations might just as well be written in Neanderthal hieroglyphics! How much of what should I give them to improve their skin and coats through the winter? There is never ANY information on cat food about the percentages or types of fatty acid. According to what I read, they need Omega-6 for their skin and coats, but too much will OD their livers with Vitamons A&D. Should I just stick to the wipes and hope for the best?
Somebody, please! Help an old and confused cat lady out!
Just 10 hours after taking my shower and applying moisturizing lotions and oils, I looked down to see that my arms look like the Sahara dessert! (I refuse to drop my pants and look at my legs! LOL). So, once again, I am applying moisturizers in an attempt to keep my skin from flaking. Yes, I am also drinking plenty of water. I am just getting old and dried out!
So... that brings me to the Boys. If MY skin is dry and flaky, I know theirs' HAS to be. As a matter of fact, looking at Keeker (my DSH) I can see dander flakes on his black coat! He ordinarily doesn't show any dander, but over the past week (since I have finally turned the heat on here) he looks like he just walked through a snow storm! Obviously, I can't slather him in Shea Butter or Nuetrogena Oil to condition him, and shampooing is OUT of the question for a couple reasons. First, because giving him a bath will only dry out his skin more than it is and, second, giving him a bath would require 10 men, a block and tackle, a coat of armour and 911 on speed dial! That just ain't gonna happen. What to do? What to do?
I just placed an order for some moisturizing cat wipes. They have aloe & vitamin e for healthy skin & shiny coat - deodorizing & conditioning plus allergy & shed relief- fragrance free formula leaves coat silky soft, and are alcohol free. The price was fairly reasonable at 0.18 cent a sheet. Using one sheet a day will get me through a little over 3 months - til mid March and, by then, he should be starting to shed his winter coat and I will have the heat turned off here (and, hopefully, the windows open again!).
Kricket, my Maine Coon, has long, silky hair that feels like a Chinchilla and I haven't noticed any dander on him at all (even with close inspection and combing with a fine-toothed comb). I doubt he will need anything extra, but I will keep an eye on him and use the wipes if necessary.
Has anyone else used moisturizing wipes to help with dry skin and dander? What was your experience?
Also, I was considering temporarily increasing their fatty acids, but I am SOOO confused about that. Should I give them Omega-3 or Omega-6? And what is the best source? I read this from the following link and now I am more confused than ever! The more I read, the more my mind spasms! LOL Sorry, but I am just NOT a math person and numbers and percentages and calculations might just as well be written in Neanderthal hieroglyphics! How much of what should I give them to improve their skin and coats through the winter? There is never ANY information on cat food about the percentages or types of fatty acid. According to what I read, they need Omega-6 for their skin and coats, but too much will OD their livers with Vitamons A&D. Should I just stick to the wipes and hope for the best?
Somebody, please! Help an old and confused cat lady out!