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My vet said yes, Leslie. Genghis had terrible dandruff when she was first diagnosed. I found the change in diet plus some animal-sourced Omega 3 helped her a lot. It's four months later and her coat is gleaming with no dandruff at all.

I also bought her a Zoom Groom, a totally different kind of cat brush, and it helped immensely.
 
Leslie Doctor said:
My kitty seems to have more dandruff than usual. Is it related to her diabetes perhaps?
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Yes, dry skin and dandruff are a result of diabetes and the malnutrition that comes with it. Once the diabetes is under control the dandruff should clear up.

Interestingly, when Squallie had his UTI a few weeks ago, and his BG numbers went up, his dandruff came back. Once his numbers started to drop again the dandruff went away.
 
Brashworks said:
My vet said yes, Leslie. Genghis had terrible dandruff when she was first diagnosed. I found the change in diet plus some animal-sourced Omega 3 helped her a lot. It's four months later and her coat is gleaming with no dandruff at all.

I also bought her a Zoom Groom, a totally different kind of cat brush, and it helped immensely.
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Where did you get the "animal sourced" Omega 3? I just noticed noticed dandruff on Murphy today for the first time ever
 
After a few months of not being regulated, the last few weeks Murphy has had good numbers - I don't understand why he just started having dandruff now - he eats only wet (Royal Canin novel protein venison and Young Again) I'm going to get some of the Omega 3 - thanks for the product information
 
SpecklesandMe said:
Nordic Naturals makes one for kitties and small dogs. It's mercury-purified fish oil.
I also really like this other one because long-term Omega-3 use can mess with the Vit E levels in kitties, but this one has Vit E in it to counteract that issue:
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I think that is way better than what I had for Genghis! I love the mercury-free!
 
Carol C said:
After a few months of not being regulated, the last few weeks Murphy has had good numbers - I don't understand why he just started having dandruff now - he eats only wet (Royal Canin novel protein venison and Young Again) I'm going to get some of the Omega 3 - thanks for the product information
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Can't answer that, Carol, but I will say when Genghis was "mending" she blew coat (and shed skin) like no tomorrow. I like to think of it as rebirth!
 
Brashworks said:
Can't answer that, Carol, but I will say when Genghis was "mending" she blew coat (and shed skin) like no tomorrow. I like to think of it as rebirth!
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Squallie did, too. Just an amazing amount of shedding and flaky skin (dandruff)! It was indeed a rebirth! His coat had gotten rough and slightly oily-looking with the untreated diabetes, now his coat is soft and plush and shiny, may be the nicest it's ever been.
 
Squalliesmom said:
Squallie did, too. Just an amazing amount of shedding and flaky skin (dandruff)! It was indeed a rebirth! His coat had gotten rough and slightly oily-looking with the untreated diabetes, now his coat is soft and plush and shiny, may be the nicest it's ever been.
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Sorry to go off topic, but I like your new pic, Lucy!
Anyway, Carol, let us know how your kitty does!
 
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