My Cat Has Dry Skin Flakes

The most common reason for cat dandruff is dry skin but it can also be an indicator of a medical condition.
My cat has dry skin flakes. If the cat is allergic to fleas treat them. Also if your cat s dry skin is causing them severe discomfort the constant licking scratching and biting at their skin could lead to patchy hair. The symptoms of dry skin on cats include white dandruff like flakes appearing in their fur and noticing your pet scratching at itchy areas. If you notice your cat excessively licking or scratching certain areas of his body check to see if you spot any signs of scaly skin.
However in the rare case that your cat has a flea allergy even a few small bites can lead to dry irritated and flaky skin. Scaly skin often looks like dandruff but can also consist of larger flakes that can be seen through your cat rsquo s hair. Find the cause of her dry skin so you can control the itching. If your cat has dry skin their fur will appear coarse.
If you find yourself telling people my cat has dandruff you re not alone. Dry skin in cats is directly linked to the appearance of their coat. If your cat s skin is dry their fur won t be very shiny either. For most cats one or two fleas aren t a serious problem.
Cats are prone to skin irritations caused by diet infections or environmental allergens.