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How to help my cat with dry, flaky skin and improve coat health?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male

My cat have dry skin what do ?

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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on July 16th, 2018

Cat don't really like baths so I can suggest these things: 1. A [fish oil supplement](https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/product/wild-alaskan-salmon-oil-cat-food-supplement) that can be mixed into their food. 2. Use a [waterless shampoo](https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/product/tropiclean-waterless-cat-shampoo-deep-cleaning) product instead of traditional bathing. 3. Daily brushing. Brushing helps to stimulate the normal oils in the skin. Hope this help. Best wishes!

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