Natural Cat Skin Remedies

In general, cats tend to be very sensitive to harsh medications and treatments. Felines have very thin skin, and when strong products are placed on the skin, they can easily be absorbed into the body. If these treatments have ingredients that are toxic, this can cause potentially dangerous side effects. Therefore, if your cat has a skin problem, treating it with natural remedies is the safest approach.

  1. Treating and Preventing Fleas

    • Fleas are a nuisance and can cause a host of problems. Not only can they leave your cat with scabs all over her body from her scratching herself, but they can also cause tapeworms if she ingests them.

      Feeding your cat a healthy, all-natural diet that will fulfill all of her nutritional needs is the first step in preventing the pests. Fleas will typically not inhabit animals who are in good health. Cats need large amounts of high-quality protein and generally do better when they eat wet foods, as dry foods usually contain plant-based proteins, and wet uses animal-based proteins.

      In order to remove the fleas from your kitty, use a shampoo that contains rosemary, citronella, pine cedar, lavender, eucalyptus, juniper, bergamot or geranium. You can also use a flea comb to remove the fleas.

    Treating Skin Irritations

    • If your cat has dry or irritated skin, use a topical treatment, such as shampoo or spray, that contains oatmeal. Oatmeal works well at soothing irritation.

      According to Dr. Anna Gardner, you can add garlic and brewer's yeast to your kitty's food, along with vitamins A, C and E. All of these supplements promote good skin condition, along with boosting the immune system. In addition, fatty-acid supplements, such as flax seed oil, are also beneficial to the skin. The amount given is based on the weight of your cat. Therefore, it is best to consult a veterinarian to determine how much to give your kitty as overdosage is possible.

      There are also natural remedies made by holistic veterinarians to help cat skin problems. Dr. Rose DiLeva has created natural sprays and salves that can aid in treating inflammation and fungus, and can also be used as an antiseptic.