| Dry skin problems in cats (and kittens) are mostly | | | | pets do require more than others, if this is so, there |
| caused by a nutritional or physical problem. | | | | are gel capsules, liquids and chew-ables that can help |
| If you are planning to switch the food that your pet | | | | your pet get the fatty acids it needs. |
| eats with another, you want to watch out for | | | | Dry Skin in Cats (and Kittens) |
| certain ingredients. Most often the cheaper types of | | | | Vets can always tell right away if your cat is healthy |
| food lack important ingredients your cat needs to | | | | or not, just by the condition of the coat and skin. |
| have a nice, soft, lustrous coat. If your cat (after | | | | If you talk to your vet about your cat's dry skin, |
| you switch the food) starts to get dry or dull skin, | | | | most of the time they will recommend a soap-free |
| flaking or shredding of skin then you might want to | | | | shampoo. Rarely will your cat sit still or even get near |
| switch your pet's food. | | | | a bath, so you will have to get a medicine or |
| Nutritional food | | | | shampoo that doesn't require water. (or hardly any) |
| You will need to get the best nutritional food for | | | | What you use will depend on the severity of the skin |
| your pet that you can afford. | | | | condition. Also the period in which you use the |
| The main ingredient you need to watch for in your | | | | medication or treatment, will depend on the severity |
| cats food is enough fatty acids. Fatty acids are what | | | | of the skin condition. |
| makes the skin oily and moist instead of dry. Some | | | | |