Lazy cat... = dandruff

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mexicanmlp

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So, my big boy is an excessively lazy cat... And prefers to just sleep and eat and drink and want to be petted instead of cleaning himself...

So some weeks ago I started to see some white particles on his hair while brushing him, and didn't pay them attention... but with time they were getting more common and bigger...

To the vet we went, and two options: try to give him a bath every now and then (starting to get cold, so out that option), or brush him way more often -.- (you brush him and get a new cat everytime...).

Yeah... my lazy boys has almost stopped cleaning himself and prefers me to brush his hair all day long (good thing he likes to be brushed =P And is short haired... but really big! Almost 14 pounds!).

Options to help with his condition?

Anyone else has this issue with your cats? What else can I do?
 
He is taking full advantage of you. Free lovely brushing and no need to work himself. LOL ;)
Hmm.. I don't own cats but I was thinking that dandruff comes often with people (or animal) that has dry skin/scalp. I know we have here in Finland oil for cats and dogs that contains vitamin E and other stuff (that I can't remember x<) which is good for the skin and furr. It is supposed to put your pets food little amount everyday. It did work wonders to my late dog and I also used it on my guinea pig at one time (giving her really small amounts since she is so small compared to dogs and cats).
Maybe eating something extra for the skin would help his dandruff..?
 
My first thought is health related issues. They are a sign when a cat stops doing "cat" things. I had a cat that did groom herself and she had allergies so bad she would get dandruff and little sores if we let her outside. We did not really bathe her because that can dry the skin out further. The oil that H1 mentions is a good idea but fish oil is good. Something may be lacking in the diet also. My cat that had this problem ended up with diabetes. The vet said the skin issues may have been an early sign, but too early to show up on tests. Here is a website that explains this and other issues involved and what to try. You could ask the vet to test blood sugar if all the other things are ruled out. We also had the weight related issues with our cat. She had other symptoms of diabetes that the vets missed.

https://www.petcarerx.com/article/cat-dandruff-remedies-and-solutions/1155
 
Thanks, h1 and tula =)

I don't really think it's health related, my boy has always been lazy cleaning himself (he just prefers to roll over the dirt and then a good brushing session.

I'll mention it next time go to the vet, and will have to search and try to change his diet a little (with 7 cats it'll be complicated -.-).
 
He might need vitamins also. Sometimes skin problems are related to deficiencies. Ask you vet if perhaps you should give him dietary supplements. If at all possible, get liquid drops, cats are notorious about taking pills.

Working with animals, I'm a pro at forcing them to take pills, but CAT! Oh how many cats have I wrestled into taking a pills then thought "Victory!" only to then have the rotten feline spit out the tablet.
 
Oh I don't even want to discuss the mortal wounds I have taken trying to give crazy cats medication of any kind. No No No No No It was a bloody mess of sheer torture and war. I had no shield. Once a cat claw gets under your skin while the cat is on the move. Well, this is kind of like hanging by a fish hook.
 
Don't tell me about giving him pills!

I have absolutely no problem with the others and taking pills/meds, but try to get him to open his mouth is a battle you're sure to lose! (Yeah, for him is way less stressful a shot for deworming than anything related to opening his mouth...).
 
My papaw was teaching my uncle to blow a pill down a horse's throat with a tube, and he said the horse blew it right back and my uncle swallowed it! He threw a fit, but papaw said, "Hey now you won't have worms!" LOL! Just like on the cartoons.
 
If your kitty has dandruff, it could be the food. If you give your cat a higher quality food that might help. Even if he already eats high quality food, maybe switch and try a different company. Also food related: maybe your cat has allergies to his food. In any case you can always give your cat fish oil in with his food, or some other oils with fatty acid in them.
 
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