Cat Has Dry Skin On Back

A vet can help you determine whether or not your cat has an allergy.

Cat has dry skin on back.

Your cat s dry skin can appear as bald spots scabs scaly patches or flakes that look similar to dandruff. The happy cat site notes that obese cats have trouble reaching certain areas to groom and may have dry or matted spots as a result. In order to maintain a healthy skin and coat cats need to eat a diet of balanced nutrition including omega 3 fatty acids and zinc according to the cornell feline health center so dry skin. If the cat is allergic to fleas treat them.

If the dry skin enters the air the dander may cause allergies. This hydrates the skin preventing dryness. If your cat s skin is dry their fur won t be very shiny either. When this happens your cat will experience discomfort.

For most cats one or two fleas aren t a serious problem. The nose back ears and base of the tail are some of the more common areas where a cat can develop dry skin. If your cat s dry skin is mostly in the center of her back her problem could be caused by excess weight. Dry skin in cats is directly linked to the appearance of their coat.

Dry skin on the back itches and breaks off in flakes giving the appearance of dandruff. Encourage your cat to drink more water. Cats have sensitive skin that can dry out easily. Environmental allergies and other outside factors are common causes of skin conditions.

If your cat has dry skin their fur will appear coarse.