My diabetic cat has dandruff. Is it common and what should I do?

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Sumba requires very little grooming as he takes very good care of himself, but recently I did groom him before I took him to the vet (I am learning to give him insulin!) and I noticed a lot of flakes. Could he have dandruff? Is there something I can do for this not to serious problem. Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Male | neutered | 13 years and 3 months old | 10.5 lbs

Andrea M. Brodie, DVM · Accepted Answer

Diabetic cats often have a sort of greasy fur quality with dandruff. Once he is well regulated on insulin this should improve. I do not think you have to worry. And I wish you lots of success. The injections are not so hard to give (I give my kitty his injection while he eats...he does not even notice it)

My diabetic cat has dandruff. Is it common and what should I do?

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