My overweight cat has itchy skin and dandruff. What shampoo helps?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Cat | British Shorthair | Male | neutered | 5 years and 8 months old | 19 lbs
My cat is overweight and is on diet food. He is severely itchy and has unbelievable dandruff. Is there anything that will help with the dandruff and the itch- like a special shampoo
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Published on November 18th, 2018
You could try a shampoo like Duoxo Calm and see if that helps. You could also add an Omega 3 fatty acid like Free Form Snip Tips for cats and see if that helps keep his skin and coat healthy. Otherwise, he should be examined by a vet to determine the cause and treat.
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Published on February 3rd, 2018
Hi, thanks for using PetCoach! I don't think Hermy is mentally challenged. He may just be lazy, not feel well or have intestinal parasites. Increased dandruff can appear with certain diets (allergy) as well. I would consider changing his diet, grooming him daily and adding in Omega 3 fish oils to helps his coat. You can bathe him, but cats usually aren't appreciative of baths! https://www.vrshealth.com/canine-products/omegasmalldog/ I hope this helps and I wish Hermy the best!
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