My cat's fur is loose and clumpy with dandruff after flea meds. Why?

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My cat, Flicka, has gotten medication for fleas about a week ago. She's a short-hair, and has never had problems with her fur. We were used to having problems with fur after flea treatment, since our dog gets it as well. It may be because the medication dries out the skin? We're not sure. Her hair is also very 'loose' in a way that it doesn't take much to pull out little clumps of dandruff-topped fur. It's not a huge problem, but I would love to know how to fix this. Thanks! Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Female | spayed | 4 years and 1 month old | 10 lbs

Karly Macon, DVM, MS, CVA Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist · Accepted Answer

Flicka may have allergies or some other skin condition that allows her fur to pull out or break more easily than it should. She might benefit from a diet high in omega fatty acids or a food allergy specific veterinary diet as well. The best place to start would be an exam by your vet to evaluate her skin and see if she needs diagnostics like a skin scraping or food allergy trial. Hope that helps!

My cat's fur is loose and clumpy with dandruff after flea meds. Why?

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