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I have an elderly black cat (around 14 now) who has flaky skin and whenever I try to brush her pull up considerable flaking along with considerable resistance/protest. It must irritate her and have had zero success with food options that contain more fish oil for instance, getting her to take drops and anything topical is out of the question. Not sure why she's so dry as she eats wet food (and some kibble) daily and is a good water drinker. Has anyone had any success in a similar situation with anything else? This typically clears up more/less by the summer months, but even then has some dryness around her lower back and tail.
I have an elderly black cat (around 14 now) who has flaky skin and whenever I try to brush her pull up considerable flaking along with considerable resistance/protest. It must irritate her and have had zero success with food options that contain more fish oil for instance, getting her to take drops and anything topical is out of the question. Not sure why she's so dry as she eats wet food (and some kibble) daily and is a good water drinker. Has anyone had any success in a similar situation with anything else? This typically clears up more/less by the summer months, but even then has some dryness around her lower back and tail.
When was her last checkup? I ask because my cat with chronic kidney disease had very dry skin. There are a number of underlying reasons that a cat has dry skin, so determining what is causing it should be your first step.
If topicals are out-of-the-question, then what about a chewable? There are many supplements available in chewable treat form.
Another option might be coconut or sweet almond oil but, again, consult with a vet first, especially with an elderly cat, before giving your cat a supplement or oil.
When was her last checkup? I ask because my cat with chronic kidney disease had very dry skin. There are a number of underlying reasons that a cat has dry skin, so determining what is causing it should be your first step.
If topicals are out-of-the-question, then what about a chewable? There are many supplements available in chewable treat form.
Another option might be coconut or sweet almond oil but, again, consult with a vet first, especially with an elderly cat, before giving your cat a supplement or oil.
I'm more inclined to think its environmental as her dry skin is just around her low back and tail. Her urine appears and smells normal, has normal water consumption as well as box usage which is regular (once a day).
Linatone plus with Zinc. I have had very good results with this when I lived in a NYC apt with drying heat.
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