Cat Shedding Hair And Dandruff

If your cat s dandruff is accompanied by hair loss and skin redness this could be a more serious condition called walking dandruff it s actually not dandruff but a form of mange caused by the cheyletiella mite.

Cat shedding hair and dandruff.

Cheyletiellosis is caused by an infestation of cheyletiella mites which feed on your cat s skin leading to itchy scaly skin and hair loss. These two problems are frequently related so if you notice that your cat is shedding more than usual you might want to take a closer look at his coat to see if he s developed dandruff as well. Most of the time dandruff even when severe is not representative of a disease. If your cat has this type of infection he will likely have crusted lesions.

Dandruff symptoms also include scaly dry looking skin. A condition known as cheyletiellosis commonly referred to as walking dandruff is caused by a type of mite. Dandruff in cats may as well be a sign of a skin disorder called seborrhea where the sebaceous glands in the skin secrete too much sebum oil. Dandruff in cats can also be triggered by both external and internal parasites.

A cat comb or brush can also help you diagnose dandruff if you re seeing flakes there after a grooming session. Lavallee ringworm can infect your cat s hairs and cause hair loss. The white flakes of dandruff are visible to the naked eye and not to be confused with dander which is much smaller and part of the natural skin shedding process. If your cat has thicker fur you might need to part their fur to see the flakes on their skin.

Cat dandruff is a condition characterised by small white flakes of skin and usually has an underlying cause including allergies parasites and dehydration. Cat dandruff due to seborrhea tends to be seen more commonly on a cat s face back and flanks. The cheyletiella mites particularly are known to cause even more damage more on that in a moment. You may also notice your pet engaging in excessive itching or.

Fungal and yeast infections. With too much sebum on the skin your cat is not able to shed dead skin cells as fast as it should. Excessive shedding is one of the most common coat related problems in cats but many cats also develop dry itchy skin and dandruff. Be careful not to over shampoo which can dry the skin out further.

If you see any signs contact your veterinarian immediately. External parasites such as fleas lice and mites will irritate the cat s skin resulting in an allergic reaction and therefore dandruff.