Why does my cat have a lot of dander?
Dander occurs from the normal, healthy dead skin that your cat sheds. Cat dander is what people associate with allergies and should not cause the cat to be itchy or uncomfortable. Cat dander is what people associate with allergies and should not cause the cat to be itchy or uncomfortable.
Is it common for cats to have dandruff?
Yes, cat dandruff is common. It occurs most frequently exactly where you have described: on the back, closer to the tail than to the head. This cat dandruff may be accompanied by greasy hair.
What’s the best way to get rid of cat dander?
Make sure to get a vacuum with a HEPA filter, because regular filters may not be fine enough to catch allergens. Get rid of carpets and drapes that can trap dander. Clear the air. A central air cleaner — as well as filters on the vents themselves — can help prevent cat dander from circulating through the house.
Can a person be allergic to the fur of a cat?
But contrary to what you might think, it’s not the fur or hair that’s the real problem. People with cat allergies are really allergic to proteins in the cat’s saliva, urine, and dander (dried flakes of skin).
Dander occurs from the normal, healthy dead skin that your cat sheds. Cat dander is what people associate with allergies and should not cause the cat to be itchy or uncomfortable. Cat dander is what people associate with allergies and should not cause the cat to be itchy or uncomfortable.
Do you have to worry about your cat’s dandruff?
If your vet has ruled out serious skin disease, and your cat is not suffering from itching, hair loss or pain, then as far as your cat is concerned, there is no problem. Cats, unlike humans, don’t worry about first impressions. They don’t obsess in the mirror. Since the dandruff isn’t bothering your cat, I recommend that you not let it bother you.
Are there any breeds of cats that produce less dander?
That being said, she adds that there are some breeds known to produce less dander than others including Bengal, Burmese, Rex, Russian Blue, Siamese, Siberian, and Sphynx. And, of course, there are always measures to take to reduce the amount of dander in the home to make a more comfortable environment for you and your furry friend.
What kind of dandruff does a ginger cat have?
Given that veterinary medicine even has a term to describe freckles in ginger cats — lentigo simplex — it should not surprise the reader that veterinary medicine has a term to describe severe dandruff: seborrheic dermatitis. I prefer to call it dandruff.
