The very first thing you probably think about when you see white “things” in your cat’s fur is “lice”. Most likely, your cat either has parasites or it has dandruff/dander.

The first thing you should do is determined whether or not these things are also visible right on your cat’s skin. You can move the fur away with a comb and separate it enough to be able to see right down to the skin (use a magnifying glass if you need to). Are the same white objects on your cat’s skin too?

If they are also apparent on the skin, this is most likely dandruff. If they are not seen on the skin, then you can guess it to be parasites, but guessing will not be enough. Have your veterinarian give your cat the once-over to make sure you know exactly what it is before you begin any treatment. Learn more at this website for the veterinary clinic Bentwater.