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Why do my cats still have dandruff and greasy fur after new food?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 2 years and 11 months old

My cats continue to have a bad dandruff issue. I've changed their food to premium edge to help their coats but they're still just as flakey and greasy

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Answered By Lauren Barry, BVSc, MRCVS, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on May 31st, 2017

Hi there, a good food recommendation for Theo and Furby is Royal Canin intense beauty - Its a High quality cat food, very tasty and good for the skin And coat. I also would suggest gentle brushing once daily to stimulate the loose hair and dandruff to come off. If their coat is very greasy, you may need to bathe them, if they are not fans of water, you could do a wash cloth bath instead of soaking them. Some cats can't groom themselves if they are overweight, so you can check their weight with your vet when they next have a routine exam.

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