Thread: Oily fur on cat
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Old May 16th, 2014, 07:00 PM
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There is actually a condition of oily fur. Usually on the tail and around the base of the tail.More often happens to unaltered males but it can also happentoneutered ones and even females. There are oily glands at on the back and base of the tail that produce too much oil and give the fur an oily aspect and even yellowish in some cases.
I have a book that mentions some special powders for it but it doesn't mention any brands or names. Maybe at a pet store or mention it to a vet.
Our goddess once got an oily tail and I was bold enough to put some baby powder and it did help! I don't know if it's supposed to be bad for kitties but it didn't hurt her and it helped with the oils.
You could give a call to a pet store or a vet looking for product for oily cat fur.
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