Cat shed hair mixed with white dandruff

Cat shed hair mixed with white dandruff may be due to the cat's skin being too dry, causing some keratinocytes to fall off, which is the white dandruff we see. Secondly, it may also be due to the cat suffering from a skin disease, resulting in a large amount of dandruff and accompanied by hair loss. In addition, if the owner usually washes the cat too frequently or uses inappropriate shampoo, it can also damage the cat's skin and hair follicles, causing dandruff and hair loss.

Skin too dry

If the environment where the cat lives is too dry, causing the cat's skin to dry and peel, and itch, causing the cat to scratch, it will produce some dandruff. However, in this case, the dandruff shed by the cat is usually relatively small. The owner can try to use warm towels to wet the cat's skin and add a humidifier to alleviate the cat's dry skin condition.

Skin disease

Skin diseases caused by parasite infections, bacterial infections, and fungal infections will all cause the cat to shed hair with dandruff and accompany severe itching. The owner can check by lifting the cat's hair and observing if the cat has red skin, circular or oval patches of tinea, and crusts. This is likely a skin disease. At this time, the owner needs to take the cat to the pet hospital promptly to check the specific cause and treat it accordingly.

Improper bathing

The skin pH of humans and cats is different. If the owner continues to use human shampoo for the cat, it may cause the cat to shed hair, have dandruff, have rough hair, and lose its luster. In addition, if the owner washes the cat too frequently, it will also damage the cat's skin surface, causing the cat to have dandruff and hair loss. Therefore, it is recommended that the owner use pet-specific shampoo when washing the cat and not wash the cat too frequently. It is usually recommended to wash the cat once every 1-2 months.