dry skin

[patticake999]

We have 2 nine year old cats. The long-haired cat has developed flaky skin
which looks similar to dandruff but much finer. Our cats are indoor
animals excercising daily on our 3rd floor balcony. They do get sun,
fresh air and greens to eat and are fed a premium dry food. Is there a
product I can apply to help clear his skin or just brush him more
frequently?

Also, because our cats are never exposed to other animals, do they really
need all of the standard preventative shots?

[ShirleyB]

My vet told me that what I was assuming to be 'dandruff' is, indeed, 'dander'.
That's what people who are allergic to cats, react to. She said the main thing
to do for it is constant grooming. Keeps the coat healthy. Which is hard for us
because the only time he allows me to groom him is when he's eating.

As to vaccinations, I hate that also as Rexie is indoors, but the problem is
that a lot of the more lethal diseases are airborne. Better be safe than sorry!

ShirleyB, Rexie's Mom
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patticake999 related the following on 9/27/2005 7:54 AM:

[No More Retail]

What would happen if they got out what then is how my vet told me when I
asked do they need all those shots