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Winter Dandruff
Persia's got dandruff. Down her back towards the base of her tail.
It's typical for this time of year as the weather cools. I brush her frequently. When I see lots of dandruff in her pretty grey fur I spritz her with an emulsion spray called Duoxo. It was recommended by her vet back in Tennessee and I bought it from him, but you don't need a prescription to buy it. Ostensibly it's for treating seborrhea. Persia doesn't get upset about being spritzed because it's a really fine mist and doesn't soak her fur. She enjoys the brushing afterwards. It really does seem to soothe the dry skin and stops the dandruff. No, this is not a commercial and I'm not paid to advertize it. But it works. I don't know about you but I use lotion to keep my skin moisturized. Why not do the same for a cat with dry skin? A few years ago my neighbor mentioned Schwartizie had dandruff. I mentioned Duoxo to her. The next time (probably the last time) I cat-sat I spotted a bottle of it in the cabinet with the cat food. Jill |
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Winter Dandruff
Persia's got dandruff. Down her back towards the base of her tail.
It's typical for this time of year as the weather cools. I brush her frequently. When I see lots of dandruff in her pretty grey fur I spritz her with an emulsion spray called Duoxo. It was recommended by her vet back in Tennessee and I bought it from him, but you don't need a prescription to buy it. Ostensibly it's for treating seborrhea. What's in it? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- e m a i l : j a c k @ c a m p i n . m e . u k Jack Campin, 11 Third Street, Newtongrange, Midlothian EH22 4PU, Scotland mobile 07800 739 557 http://www.campin.me.uk Twitter: JackCampin |
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Winter Dandruff
On 11/17/2013 7:30 PM, Jack Campin wrote:
Persia's got dandruff. Down her back towards the base of her tail. It's typical for this time of year as the weather cools. I brush her frequently. When I see lots of dandruff in her pretty grey fur I spritz her with an emulsion spray called Duoxo. It was recommended by her vet back in Tennessee and I bought it from him, but you don't need a prescription to buy it. Ostensibly it's for treating seborrhea. What's in it? According to the bottle (and the web site): "contains phytosphingosine 0.2%, moisturizing and film-forming agents and green tea fragrance." The web site further elucidates: "Properties: Phytosphingosine is a natural component of the epidermis. It plays a key role in the building and maintenance of the skin defense barrier. Local administration helps restructure the stratum corneum, regulating the seborrhea. The other micro-emulsion components are soothing, help improve skin moisture and provide coat protection." All I know is it works. She doesn't seem as "itchy" or feel the need to groom her lower back as frequently. The moisturizing effect on her skin definitely results in less dandruff in her pretty grey fur. Jill |
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Winter Dandruff
jmcquown wrote: On 11/17/2013 7:30 PM, Jack Campin wrote: Persia's got dandruff. Down her back towards the base of her tail. It's typical for this time of year as the weather cools. I brush her frequently. When I see lots of dandruff in her pretty grey fur I spritz her with an emulsion spray called Duoxo. It was recommended by her vet back in Tennessee and I bought it from him, but you don't need a prescription to buy it. Ostensibly it's for treating seborrhea. What's in it? According to the bottle (and the web site): "contains phytosphingosine 0.2%, moisturizing and film-forming agents and green tea fragrance." The web site further elucidates: "Properties: Phytosphingosine is a natural component of the epidermis. It plays a key role in the building and maintenance of the skin defense barrier. Local administration helps restructure the stratum corneum, regulating the seborrhea. The other micro-emulsion components are soothing, help improve skin moisture and provide coat protection." All I know is it works. She doesn't seem as "itchy" or feel the need to groom her lower back as frequently. The moisturizing effect on her skin definitely results in less dandruff in her pretty grey fur. Jill You're lucky Persia will LET you squirt anything on her! Cendrillon, My black & white short-hair, gets dandruff near the base of her tail, especially in our desert winters, but it doesn't seem to bother her particularly, so I just ignore it. (It's difficult enough to medicate my girls when they really NEED it!) |
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Winter Dandruff
"EvelynVogtGamble(Divamanque)" wrote in message ... jmcquown wrote: On 11/17/2013 7:30 PM, Jack Campin wrote: Persia's got dandruff. Down her back towards the base of her tail. It's typical for this time of year as the weather cools. I brush her frequently. When I see lots of dandruff in her pretty grey fur I spritz her with an emulsion spray called Duoxo. It was recommended by her vet back in Tennessee and I bought it from him, but you don't need a prescription to buy it. Ostensibly it's for treating seborrhea. What's in it? According to the bottle (and the web site): "contains phytosphingosine 0.2%, moisturizing and film-forming agents and green tea fragrance." The web site further elucidates: "Properties: Phytosphingosine is a natural component of the epidermis. It plays a key role in the building and maintenance of the skin defense barrier. Local administration helps restructure the stratum corneum, regulating the seborrhea. The other micro-emulsion components are soothing, help improve skin moisture and provide coat protection." All I know is it works. She doesn't seem as "itchy" or feel the need to groom her lower back as frequently. The moisturizing effect on her skin definitely results in less dandruff in her pretty grey fur. Jill You're lucky Persia will LET you squirt anything on her! Cendrillon, My black & white short-hair, gets dandruff near the base of her tail, especially in our desert winters, but it doesn't seem to bother her particularly, so I just ignore it. (It's difficult enough to medicate my girls when they really NEED it!) ~~~~~~~~ How old is Cendrillon? When Holly reached about 17 years, she started to develop a lot dandruff near the base of her tail (but not in other areas). That part of her fur also started to look a bit "scraggly" when compared to the rest of her beautiful coat. My vet told me that older cats often have a difficult time grooming in that area. Just like people, they simply are not as flexible as they were when they were younger. He pulled out a small plastic flea comb and started to gently comb her. He got an amazing amount of dandruff and dry-looking fur from just that area above the tail, and she looked beautiful after he completed the task. So, I took one of the flea combs home with me and started to do that on a routine basis. Holly did not have fleas--just dandruff and accompanying dryness in that area, land the flea comb solved the problem. Perhaps that would be a good experiment to try on Cendrillon since she apparently would not let you try Jill's solution. MaryL |
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Winter Dandruff
On 11/18/2013 3:55 PM, MaryL wrote:
"EvelynVogtGamble(Divamanque)" wrote in message ... jmcquown wrote: On 11/17/2013 7:30 PM, Jack Campin wrote: Persia's got dandruff. Down her back towards the base of her tail. It's typical for this time of year as the weather cools. I brush her frequently. When I see lots of dandruff in her pretty grey fur I spritz her with an emulsion spray called Duoxo. It was recommended by her vet back in Tennessee and I bought it from him, but you don't need a prescription to buy it. Ostensibly it's for treating seborrhea. What's in it? According to the bottle (and the web site): "contains phytosphingosine 0.2%, moisturizing and film-forming agents and green tea fragrance." The web site further elucidates: "Properties: Phytosphingosine is a natural component of the epidermis. It plays a key role in the building and maintenance of the skin defense barrier. Local administration helps restructure the stratum corneum, regulating the seborrhea. The other micro-emulsion components are soothing, help improve skin moisture and provide coat protection." All I know is it works. She doesn't seem as "itchy" or feel the need to groom her lower back as frequently. The moisturizing effect on her skin definitely results in less dandruff in her pretty grey fur. Jill You're lucky Persia will LET you squirt anything on her! Cendrillon, My black & white short-hair, gets dandruff near the base of her tail, especially in our desert winters, but it doesn't seem to bother her particularly, so I just ignore it. (It's difficult enough to medicate my girls when they really NEED it!) ~~~~~~~~ How old is Cendrillon? When Holly reached about 17 years, she started to develop a lot dandruff near the base of her tail (but not in other areas). That part of her fur also started to look a bit "scraggly" when compared to the rest of her beautiful coat. My vet told me that older cats often have a difficult time grooming in that area. Just like people, they simply are not as flexible as they were when they were younger. He pulled out a small plastic flea comb and started to gently comb her. He got an amazing amount of dandruff and dry-looking fur from just that area above the tail, and she looked beautiful after he completed the task. So, I took one of the flea combs home with me and started to do that on a routine basis. Holly did not have fleas--just dandruff and accompanying dryness in that area, land the flea comb solved the problem. Perhaps that would be a good experiment to try on Cendrillon since she apparently would not let you try Jill's solution. MaryL I don't really know how old Persia is. I'm guessing 15 or so. But this spritz works. It seems to hydrate her skin so it's not as flaky. And yes, as she's getting older her fur is a little more "scraggly". It's quite possible it's only be me who is concerned about the dandruff. I think she looks much prettier without it. The spritz (it's a very fine mist) doesn't soak her fur. Not like dunking her in a bathtub. Jill |
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Winter Dandruff
"jmcquown" wrote in message ... On 11/18/2013 3:55 PM, MaryL wrote: "EvelynVogtGamble(Divamanque)" wrote in message ... jmcquown wrote: On 11/17/2013 7:30 PM, Jack Campin wrote: Persia's got dandruff. Down her back towards the base of her tail. It's typical for this time of year as the weather cools. I brush her frequently. When I see lots of dandruff in her pretty grey fur I spritz her with an emulsion spray called Duoxo. It was recommended by her vet back in Tennessee and I bought it from him, but you don't need a prescription to buy it. Ostensibly it's for treating seborrhea. What's in it? According to the bottle (and the web site): "contains phytosphingosine 0.2%, moisturizing and film-forming agents and green tea fragrance." The web site further elucidates: "Properties: Phytosphingosine is a natural component of the epidermis. It plays a key role in the building and maintenance of the skin defense barrier. Local administration helps restructure the stratum corneum, regulating the seborrhea. The other micro-emulsion components are soothing, help improve skin moisture and provide coat protection." All I know is it works. She doesn't seem as "itchy" or feel the need to groom her lower back as frequently. The moisturizing effect on her skin definitely results in less dandruff in her pretty grey fur. Jill You're lucky Persia will LET you squirt anything on her! Cendrillon, My black & white short-hair, gets dandruff near the base of her tail, especially in our desert winters, but it doesn't seem to bother her particularly, so I just ignore it. (It's difficult enough to medicate my girls when they really NEED it!) ~~~~~~~~ How old is Cendrillon? When Holly reached about 17 years, she started to develop a lot dandruff near the base of her tail (but not in other areas). That part of her fur also started to look a bit "scraggly" when compared to the rest of her beautiful coat. My vet told me that older cats often have a difficult time grooming in that area. Just like people, they simply are not as flexible as they were when they were younger. He pulled out a small plastic flea comb and started to gently comb her. He got an amazing amount of dandruff and dry-looking fur from just that area above the tail, and she looked beautiful after he completed the task. So, I took one of the flea combs home with me and started to do that on a routine basis. Holly did not have fleas--just dandruff and accompanying dryness in that area, land the flea comb solved the problem. Perhaps that would be a good experiment to try on Cendrillon since she apparently would not let you try Jill's solution. MaryL I don't really know how old Persia is. I'm guessing 15 or so. But this spritz works. It seems to hydrate her skin so it's not as flaky. And yes, as she's getting older her fur is a little more "scraggly". It's quite possible it's only be me who is concerned about the dandruff. I think she looks much prettier without it. The spritz (it's a very fine mist) doesn't soak her fur. Not like dunking her in a bathtub. Jill ~~~~~~~ Yes, I understand, and the spritz sounds good. I was really trying to refer that suggestion for Cendrillon because Evelyn indicated that she probably would not tolerate attempts to medicate her. Like you, I was concerned when Holly started to develop dandruff in the area above her tail, so that's when I took her to TED for his recommendations. MaryL |
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Winter Dandruff
Persia's got dandruff. Down her back towards the base of her tail.
It's typical for this time of year as the weather cools. I brush her frequently. When I see lots of dandruff in her pretty grey fur I spritz her with an emulsion spray called Duoxo. What's in it? According to the bottle (and the web site): "contains phytosphingosine 0.2%, moisturizing and film-forming agents and green tea fragrance." [...] All I know is it works. Interesting. Phytosphingosine seems like an important chemical for humans as well, but nothing I've read suggests using it on the skin. This could end up being medically relevant. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- e m a i l : j a c k @ c a m p i n . m e . u k Jack Campin, 11 Third Street, Newtongrange, Midlothian EH22 4PU, Scotland mobile 07800 739 557 http://www.campin.me.uk Twitter: JackCampin |
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Winter Dandruff
On 11/19/2013 6:25 AM, Jack Campin wrote:
Persia's got dandruff. Down her back towards the base of her tail. It's typical for this time of year as the weather cools. I brush her frequently. When I see lots of dandruff in her pretty grey fur I spritz her with an emulsion spray called Duoxo. What's in it? According to the bottle (and the web site): "contains phytosphingosine 0.2%, moisturizing and film-forming agents and green tea fragrance." [...] All I know is it works. Interesting. Phytosphingosine seems like an important chemical for humans as well, but nothing I've read suggests using it on the skin. This could end up being medically relevant. When I look up phytosphingosine it brings up many links, much of which have to do with skin care. That makes sense since Duoxo is recommended for use in cats and dogs with seborrhea or psoriasis. I don't think Persia has seborrhea, just cooler weather dry winter skin. My neighbor complained about Swartzie having itchy bumps on his back towards the base of his tail. And yes, dandruff in his black fur. So I mentioned Duoxo and suggested she ask the vet. Next thing I knew she had some in the kitty-cabinet. Jill |
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MaryL wrote: ~~~~~~~~ How old is Cendrillon? Somewhere around seven or eight, I think - however, she's always had the dandruff, although it maybe got a bit worse after we moved to Arizona. Forget the flea comb - where my gals are concerned, brushes and combs are anathema! (But thanks for the suggestion.) |
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