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The condition of the skin and coat of your cat is an important aspect of overall cat health. When skin problems occur, you will notice. The cat may excessively scratch, lick, or bite the problem area. This can happen for a variety of reasons. The cat may have seasonal allergies, and be sensitive to such allergens like trees and grass. It could be a reaction to a certain environmental factor, such as coming into contact with a chemical that sets off this reaction. Another common problem is the cat just has dry skin, which in turn causes dandruff.

So what helps?

A lot of people like to use supplements of Omega 3 and 6 oils. These oils aid in decreasing the inflammation of the skin which in turn helps reduce the licking and scratching. When the skin is inflamed due to a reaction, the cat has a tendency to scratch the affected area. This can cause damage to the skin. These oils also help reduce the dandruff your cat has. The omega 3 is absorbed by the skin tissue once digested. By being present in the cell membranes of skin tissue, it allows the skin cells to retain the oil. This oil lubricates the skin which gives the cat a silky and shiny coat.

How does food help?

It is interesting to note that you can make cat food to address this area of concern. It is possible because you have the option to add a supplement in the cat food that aids in the maintenance of a healthy skin and coat. This supplement contains the oils mentioned above that have been proven to be effective in treating skin problems and improving the appearance of the fur.

The cat food is nutritious and healthy, so you are not going to suffer in the nutritional aspect of the food. Have you ever looked at the ingredients listed on a bag of prescription cat food? Many people assume that because it came from the veterinarians and it costs, let's say, £15 more than a normal bag of cat food that is must be great. Wrong. These prescription cat foods actually are loaded with non-nutritious fillers. Many times the first ingredient is something unhealthy like chicken by-product or corn gluten meal.

This option is another of the many available to cat owners everywhere. You don't have to buy expensive vet food or medications to solve skin/coat problems that your cat may have. Custom cat food may be a relatively inexpensive route to go, compared with other routes. This may not be the solution to serious skin problems. At this point, I would like to point out here that if the skin condition is very poor, the cat should be taken to the vet.