Dry Skin in Cats
Cats are normally fastidious animals that take excellent care of their coats. A cat with a healthy hair coat will be free of mats, external parasites, and the coat will be glossy and have a beautiful sheen to it. Cats who have dry skin, another name for it is seborrhea or dandruff, are sending you a signal that something is wrong. So what causes dry skin in cats? Parasites and Infections Dry skin in cats can be caused by an external parasite, like mites or fleas, or a skin infection, such as ringworm or a staph (bacterial) infection. One mite, latin name Cheyletiella, actually has the nickname ‘walking dandruff’, and… Read More
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