Conference misery::feline_v1

    My mom's cat, Be-Bee has dry skin.  I don't know if Be-Bee has dandruff
    per say, but the dry skin was making Be-Bee's hair fall out.  The
    vet prescribed cod liver oil in Beeb's food, and also gave an
    antibiotic so that Beeb's won't scratch while the dry skin heals.
    
    Also, Be-Bee's skin was flaky looking, but not flaky enough to fall
    out and mess up the carpet or anything.
    
    	-Nancy
    

    I should also add that the vet also said that we should switch to
    Oil packed tuna, and give the tuna juice to Be-Bee.  Unfortunately
    we only like Chunk Light Tuna in Natural Spring Water.

    You could try bathing the cat in Selsin Blue shampoo - it worked
    for my Timothy (all black). Or, pick up some Linetone and use it
    in their food - mix it with the canned - it's good for all your
    cats if they eat out of the same bowl.
    
    E.T.

You can try checking notes 27 and 571 to see what others have said about
dandruff.

I had always heard that one can give a cat a teaspoon of unsaturated oil
on a weekly basis if they have dandruff.  I heard this from the woman
who sometimes grooms my cats.  Daisy has terrible dandruff, but hates
anything oily or fatty - I can't even get her to eat chicken or turkey
grease.  So we just live with it - can't really do much else.

Pam

    I started using Linatone and there is a noticeable difference in
    Chauncey and Nikki's (especially Nikki's) coat.  Their fur is much
    silkier and shinier and the dryness is gone.
    
    I mix one teaspoon into each of their bowls (1/2 can each) once
    a day.
    
    Both of my cats have long hair.
    
    Can't hurt...
    
    /Roberta
    

    I could be mistaken, but I recall reading somewhere that cod liver
    oil is potentially toxic to cats.
    
    Deb

Re: < Note 1801.6 by VAXWRK::SKALTSIS "Deb" >

I have been feeding my cats cod liver oil for the past 8 years, and nobody
has found it toxic yet.  The note in CANINE said that it contains a very
large amount of Vitamin A, and that it therefore CAN be toxic if overdone.

I find that the cod liver oil, or Linatone, really does help their coats;
Linatone has the correct dosage on the bottle, I use the same amount of
cod liver oil.  Give it a try, but check out the measurements (figured by
weight of the cat, different if for kittens).


Jan  who_has_eight_well-oiled_cats

    I have used cod liver oil, but I give it to my cats once a week
    with an eye dropper, that don't like it when I put it in their food.
    They seem to like that method better, one squirt and it over with.
    

    Thanks gang.....
    
    I knew I could count on you.  
    
    One question - Where do I get Linotone??
    
    Sandi
    
    

    Well, Blue Seal in Derry, Pet shops, Cat Shows, Food for Pets in
    Amherst, Pet Popouri in Amherst, etc.
    
    E.T.

    Or you can order Linatone through Cherrybrook, a wholesale catalog
    in New Jersey.  I think I pay around $2.95 for an 8 oz. bottle,
    about half of what pet supply stores are charging.
    
    The toll free # is 800-524-0820.  Specify you want Linatone FOR
    CATS, as there are several different types.
    
    /Roberta
    

    RE: .5, .11
    
    I've three longhairs.  Previous to using Linatone they all had
    dandruff rather badly.  Since I've used Linatone their fur is silky
    and their skin in soft and dandruff free.
    
    Great stuff!
    

    
    
        I don't know what it is, could be Linatone, but when Sophie
     stared showing signs of flaking I brought her in to the vet, and
     she gave her something for it. It came in a dropper bottle.
       Sophie has beautiful long black hair, and what ever the doctor
     gave her, it works great. Her hair is much more shiny, and the
     flakes are gone.
    
        I go to Central Animal Hospital in Leominster,  and the Doctors
     there are great. If ever I have a question about my cats ( I have
     5 ) I give them a call.
      I should note that Sophie did not go there specifically 
     because of the flakes, she was there for her check-up and I brought
     it up to the Doctor then.
    
    
                 Hope this helps
    
      Debbie Mother_of_Sophie, Babi, Misty, Frodo, and Smokey
    

    Ok all you people out there with cats that like this stuff (Lineatone
    that is).  How did you get your cats to like it.  Trouble won't
    take it.  I've tried mixing it in her canned food, and she just
    left it to get hard and ate dry, which she only eats when nothing
    else if available.  I tried giving it to her as a treat - I got
    this look only a cat can give (you know, the one that makes you
    feel like apologizing for living).  Since I paid $5.something for
    the bottle and I know it will help, I really would like for her
    to use it.  Any suggestions welcome.  
    
    Bernice
    Mother of Trouble
    

I give it to both the dogs and the cats, just mixed into their food.
Lucky for me they love the stuff, although the dogs eats so fast I
don't think they really taste any of it!

No idea what to do with a cat that doesn't like it, mine never complain
about what's in the dish...  they know that if they don't eat it, one
of their brothers or sisters will!


Jan  who_is_at_cat_max_of_9

    Re: .14
    
    Is Lineatone a liquid or a paste?  If the latter, the old sneak
    up on em and dab it on a paw should work.
    

Re:  .16	Liquid

 (I buy it in gallon bottles).

  Wouldn't smearing stuff on their paw on a regular basis encourage the
  dread hairballs?  Ugh.


Jan   

    RE: .14
    
    When I first got the Linatone my cats presented me with the same
    problem your cats are having Bernice.  They really didn't like the
    stuff on their food.  So, using an eye dropper I'd give them the 
    recommended dosage orally and they'd promptly go off and find some 
    nice spot on a rug to throw it all up.

    So...
    
    Every morning the cats are each given a teaspoon treat of 
    Strained Chicken Baby Food.  I decided to try mixing a few squirts
    of the Linatone with the baby food, and presto, it works.  That
    is the only way they'll take it is in the baby food, not their regular
    food.  The stuff has worked so well it's worth it to keep buying
    the baby food.
    
    Joe
        
    

    Well, I've tried perseverence, but I'm wearing down.  I tried the
    baby food - she liked it the first day, but has refused it ever
    since.  I even tried the eye dropper bit, but she won't have anything
    to do with that.  Actually, as far as eating goes, Trouble has always
    been different from any other cat I've had.  She doesn't care if
    there's food down or not.  I have noticed a difference in her fur
    (smoother & silkier) the times I have managed to get her to take
    Linatone.  Oh well, I guess I'll just keep trying.  
    
    Bernice
    Mother_of_Trouble
    

    Re: ?
    
    I read somewhere (in this notesfile I believe) that feeding the
    oil from canned tuna is not a good idea.  I can't remember the name
    of the condition but it can lead to a disease.  Maybe some of the
    other notes can point us to the right topic.
    
    I have used Linatone and it has made a very nice difference in my
    Birmans coats.  I recently discovered something even better tho.
    After Joui weaned her last litter she was in really awful shape.
    Poor coat texture, no appetite, heavy shedding.  The vet gave me
    a product made by Norden called Miscellized EFA for her coat and
    Petdrops for her health.  In three weeks she looked terrific.  She
    has looked terrific ever since.  I swear by the EFA!
    
    Jo

    Elaine,
    
    I took your advise and bought some Dandruff Shampoo.  It really
    works.  I am also using Lintone and that works too.  
    
    Thanks gang.  As per usual, I knew I could count on you.
    
    Sandi (Lightning, DejaVu & Thunder's mom)