Dandruff,
also known as dander, is a common condition for cats that sees small flakes of
white skin lying on the fur. Causes of dandruff
• Seborrhoea
- skin condition where there is an overproduction of sebum, the oily substance
produced in the sebaceous glands in the skin, similar to the condition on the
human scalp that causes oily hair
•
Cheyletiellosis (walking dandruff) - this is actually a mite that looks like
dandruff
• Ringworm -
causes circular flaky patches of skin that can then flake and cause dandruff
• Diabetes
•
Hyperthyroidism
As a cat
ages, their skin can also become drier and mean that dandruff is naturally more
common as the skin flakes in greater amounts. Symptoms and diagnosis
Alternatively
the skin can be very greasy and the coat in a poor condition. If the flaking of
the skin is excessive, then thick, scaly patches of skin can be seen.
Treatment
Litter box
issues
The most
common reason a cat doesn't use their litter is connected with either the box
itself, the litter in it or the positioning of the box. For example, as cats
get older, they may struggle with high-sided boxes without a lower entranceway
and will become fearful about entering the box. Similarly, many cats won't
enter an enclosed litter box if they haven't had one from a young age so while
these may collect lots of litter, they won't work at all if the cat won't
enter.
Litter
cleanliness is another major issue that can lead a cat to avoiding their litter
box. Sharing litter boxes with other cats in the house can also lead them to
make alternative arrangements. Other common problems, For more
information on litter box types and kinds of litter, check out the information
at http://www.thebestcatlitterbox.com/
Siamese cats
remain one of the most popular breeds of cat in the US and around the world.
Their cost to buy can vary depending in their breeding pedigree, their colour
and other factors. So is the Siamese expensive? Upfront costs Assuming that
you want a pedigree kitten for showing or breeding purposes, you can contact a
local or national cat registry to find out details of local breeders. Other
costs Yes, there is
the food bill, cat litter, toys, and cat furniture to buy on an ongoing basis
but there is also vets fees to consider.
As a rule,
Siamese are relatively healthy cats and don't have the problems associated with
longhaired breeds such as the Persian. Siamese are on the list of breeds that
are more prone to developing respiratory issues, particularly in younger cats.
If you plan to breed or show cats, these are compulsory but even so, are very
much essential for your cat's wellbeing. One cool cat!