Blaine and I are the proud owners of two cats – Lionel, who will be turning 12 in a few weeks time, and Timmy, who is only three. Timmy was a rescue from our own farm, and Lionel was a rescue from a different farm. They’re both part of our family, and while Lionel may not be the biggest fan of Timmy, Timmy positively adores Lionel.
Lionel, unfortunately, has rather dry skin and, as a result, often has dandruff in his coat. I can’t imagine the sensation is terribly pleasant for the lad, so I’ve been using a Burt’s Bees dandruff spray to help combat his flakes for a few years now. I spray it onto a brush and then apply it directly to his coat, because he is not, by any means, a fan of having me spray it open season style directly onto him.
For the sake of context, allow me to say that Lionel is a bit of a boujee bitch.
I’m running low on my dandruff spray, and before ordering a new bottle, I figured it might be worth checking whether or not I can make a homemade concoction with ingredients I already own. I was pleased to read the following information on the matter from petcarerx.com.
“Coconut oil is a great natural remedy for cats with dry and itchy skin. You can apply coconut oil directly to your cat’s fur at any time, but you should start small if you’re unfamiliar with the application process. Rub a tiny amount of coconut oil into your cat’s fur (enough to cover roughly 3-4 inches of his body) and gently massage the area until it’s fully absorbed. If this goes well, gradually increase how much coconut oil you use and where on his body you apply it until he no longer shows signs of discomfort when being touched in those areas. Make sure that the product is 100% pure organic cold pressed virgin coconut oil without any additives or preservatives to avoid irritation or allergic reactions in your kitty!” the web page states.
Keep coconut oil in mind if you also own a flaky kitty.
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