My cat has black spots and dandruff. Could it be fleas or dry skin?

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My 8 month old tripple coat cat is having black dandruff like spots all over her skin. It looks like to be fleas but there is dandruff aswell. Pet's info: Cat | Persian | Female | 8 months and 6 days old

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Thank you for providing pictures of Sylvia! Yes, it does look like there is flea dirt, and I can give you a flea treatment program for her. First, I would give her Capstar. It's a one time pill that starts killing fleas within 30 minutes. Then follow up with a spot on treatment, such as Advantage or Revolution. This is a treatment that has to be used once a month. You will also have to disinfect the environment. Wash her bedding in hot soapy water, and vacuum the furniture and carpet surfaces. You can use a spray to kill fleas in the house, such as Indorex, or a flea bomb would work well to kill the fleas in the home. As for the dandruff, she could have dry skin from the fleas. You can find a vitamin E supplement to give her to see if that helps with the dry skin. Good luck!

My cat has black spots and dandruff. Could it be fleas or dry skin?

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