My cat has flaky skin on her tail. What causes it and how to treat?

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My cat has flaky skin at the base of her tail. What is it and is their something I can buy over the counter for her? Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Female | spayed | 7 years and 11 months old | 14 lbs

Sara Farmer, DVM · Accepted Answer

Flaky skin could be a sign of allergies, some hormonal diseases like hyperthyroidism, poor nutrition or even fleas. If there is no hair loss and her skin appears normal otherwise you could ask your veterinarian about using an oral fish oil supplement to see if that helps. If there is any hair loss, red skin or scabs I would recommend having her examined by your veterinarian. Unfortunately cats tend to lick most topical products so I do not typically recommend using them. There are some 'mousses' that absorb quickly that you could try, I like this brand: https://www.amazon.com/Douxo-Seborrhea-Mousse-Dogs-Cats/dp/B009TXE0KU

My cat has flaky skin on her tail. What causes it and how to treat?

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