Cat with Dry Skin

[JadeandLexi'skittymom]

Hello all, My 3 yo kitty has dry skin, or kitty dandruff, as I call it.
The vet said to feed her a little Tuna in Canola Oil once in awhile to help this problem. But I can't find this tuna. Our other kitty has normal skin, no kitty dandruff. Does anyone have another suggestion?

[Freedom]

Salmon oil will also work. And there are tablets you can buy which contain fish oil. You split the tab over the food before putting the dish down.

Buy a can of salmon, pour some oil on kitty's food, and enjoy a salmon salad!

[emily_the_spoiled]

If you don't want to eat either tuna or salmon there is a product available for felines that will provide an appropriate level of Omega3 supplmentation. I give a couple of my guys a squirt of this every day and it makes a huge difference in their coats.

[columbine]

If you don't want to eat either tuna or salmon there is a product available for felines that will provide an appropriate level of Omega3 supplmentation. I give a couple of my guys a squirt of this every day and it makes a huge difference in their coats.Yes, Smudge gets that too - 3V Caps. It's really helped with his skin and fur, and he assures me that it's also quite tasty!

Love, Columbine

[Catty1]

My two are on Omega oil now...but I used to use a dropper bottle and put ONE drop of Canola oil on their food (mix it into the wet). Guess I could have used more.

Their Omega oil is in a pump form...it's for dogs, but with the two of them being larger cats, one pump for them (one dog) is perfect. I smush it up in their wet food, then split the food in half.

I've also heard that tuna is not really great for pets...something about the mercury? Maybe someone else can comment on that.

[columbine]

Yeah, tuna's not great for cats - it sucks essential nutrients out of their systems and can be bad for their livers. A little bit now and then as a treat is OK, but large amounts are a bad idea. Too bad, as it seems to be the only thing no cat can resist!

Love, Columbine