Removing Flea Dirt from Overweight cat

[catnapper]

Poor guy. Definately a diet to help him groom himself. He might need to lose 40% of himself before he starts grooming properly! :eeK: My Allen wasn't grooming himself at 23 pounds, and now he's "down" to 19 pounds... but that 4 pounds made a difference.

The weight management foods out there are great. If you keep him away from the others' food, you'll have him slim in no time!

As for ythe flea dirt... wow.... take him to the groomers. They'll make the best recommendation for his size, condition and your budget.

[Lila]

I'm getting a little irritated that I can't seem to get an answer about getting the dirt off of him. Of course I have him on a weight control diet, and am excersizing him daily. I figured anyone who loves a cat isn't going to let the weight problem continue. And yes, the Frontline. I had my husband's sister (a vet tech) measure and andminister a new dose of Frontline that takes into account his abnormal size. He has lost a few pound since I've had him, but I need to figure out how to get him bathed or shaved for a more immediate solution because I can't bear to let him live like this another day. I have been taking dirt off him manually with all my spare time, but it is a never ending battle.
I see one vote for shave, and no discussion of other bathing products/techniques, so I'm assuming taking him to a groomer for a shave is my best bet. Any other suggestions that don't have to do with diet and Frontline?

[Jessika]

I would go for the shave, too. It seems the best bet and only option in this case, considering you said you've bathed him yourself and the dirt is still there.

Also don't try to bathe him TOO frequently, you can dry out the skin and cause more problems