Cat hair loss may be due to the diet of the cat.
Treatment for
cat hair loss depends on the cause.
Discover the reasons for
cat hair loss and what to do about it so you and your cat can be proud of the beautiful healthy coat all cats are meant to have.
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Cat hair loss is not always a problem, with shedding a natural part of a cat's life.
Cat Hair Loss Due to Excessive Grooming Not rated yet My cat doesn't have fleas or any skin irritation.
Feline Psychogenic Alopecia: or Psychogenic dermatitis: Feline psychogenic alopecia occurs if your cat licks herself, due to anxiety, stress, or boredom, until there is
cat hair loss and skin irritation.
Excessive amounts of
cat hair loss is not normal an can indicate some type of underlying disease.
Cat hair loss has multiple causes including parasites, illness, allergy and in 10 % of cases due to stress.
Symptoms include
cat hair loss, hair that is easily pulled out, and oily skin.
Cat hair loss or thinning hair down the middle of the back to the rump indicates a flea problem.
Reasons for
Cat Hair Loss on Leg Not rated yet My cat is suffering from hair loss on the top inner side of the right front leg.
Cat Hair Loss Not Responding to Frontline Not rated yet Reader Question: My three year old cat has increasing alopecia down the right side of her body, including her back legs.
Diagnosis of
Cat Hair Loss Not rated yet Reader Question: What conditions can cause
cat hair loss?
Another cause of
cat hair loss is ringworm, a type of fungal infection.
They cause severe inflammation of the skin and
cat hair loss..
There is a long list of other symptoms for this disease as well as
cat hair loss.
Not exact matches
I would probably go bald thanks to post pregnancy
hair loss (still shedding like a
cat 9 months post birth)
In case of hereditary
hair loss, there is no underlying cause except for a transfer of genetics, so bald patches do not exhibit any irritation and don't seem to bother an affected
cat.
It's fairly rare in
cats, but it does cause
hair loss around the face, head and ears.
In
cats, ringworms are very mild, sometimes not noticeable, but the area might have slight
hair loss and appear dry.
The affected
cat may feel discomfort and / or itch, and scratch the area, resulting in bleeding,
hair loss and ulceration.
If you discover
hair loss on your
cat's ears, don't hesitate to bring it to your vet.
Some
cats find it very itchy and painful, and local
hair loss and redness are also common.
Although hormonal imbalances are a common cause of non-itchy, symmetrical (same on both sides of the body)
hair loss in dogs, they are an uncommon cause in
cats that have
hair loss that look quite similar.
Cats are extremely sensitive, and huge changes such as moving, a new pet, the
loss of a family member, or a change to their environment can cause large amounts of stress and anxiety, leading to the excessive chewing and tearing of their
hair.
Sensitivity to the sun, a condition known as Solar Dermatosis, is when
cats suffer redness on their skin,
hair loss, scaling and ulcers.
In fact, I see more thin
cats with
hair loss than overweight ones.
But when a
cat's self - licking passes from a normal grooming behavior to an obsession, their unique raspy feline tongue rapidly causes
hair loss, skin abrasion (damage) and secondary infections.
Hormones can be an issue when it comes to
hair loss for
cats.
The flea's bite can cause itching and irritation for the host but for a dog or
cat that is hypersensitive to the bite of the flea, this itching can be quite severe and leads to
hair -
loss, inflammation and secondary skin infections; a condition called flea allergy dermatitis.
Infections are the most common cause of
hair loss in
cats and they are mostly due to fungal or bacteria.
Any area can be affected but the
cat's flanks and thighs tend to show the most
hair loss damage.
Cats occasionally have other skin parasites, mange mites, ticks and even lice, but they are not common causes of licking, scratching or hair loss in c
Cats occasionally have other skin parasites, mange mites, ticks and even lice, but they are not common causes of licking, scratching or
hair loss in
catscats.
Elderly
cats occasionally develop tumors on their paws and elsewhere that can lead to licking and
hair loss.
They experience a minimal amount of
hair loss or shedding, so bathing on a regular basis is not necessary if the
cat is not being shown.
Painful wounds, especially open ones, will hurt
cats and they will lick them, causing
hair loss.
The typical ringworm lesion in dogs and
cats looks initially like a very round area of
hair loss that reveals skin that is red and slightly raised off the normal surrounding skin.
If it does not seem likely that your
cat is pulling out its own
hair, it is also possible that it may have a disease that is causing
hair loss.
If you notice other symptoms of illness including: weight
loss, diarrhea,
hair loss, excessive hiding, constipation, bleeding gums or teeth, or swelling in the mouth; bring your
cat to your ZippiVet immediately so they can check for illness, dental disease or internal obstructions and provide a proper diagnosis.
There are four types of skin problems
cats can have as a result of allergies:
hair loss without much skin changes; miliary dermatitis - which causes small pinpoint scabs, especially on the neck and over the hips and tail base; eosinophilic granulomas - which are raised, red, hairless lesions, commonly on the lips, but can be lower on the jaw or neck, or even on the rear legs; severe itchiness at the face or neck.
Cats sensitive to these irritants may itch and scratch severely, possibly causing
hair loss and open sores that could lead to a bacterial infection.
If an infected
cat does not receive proper treatment, the fungus will continue to spread over larger areas of the body and the extensive amount of
hair loss can result in a variety of skin infections.
Hair loss is a relatively common problem for
cats, and it can occur for a variety of different reasons.
But if your
cat does have cancer, you will probably see more symptoms besides
hair loss, such as weight
loss, trouble eating or swallowing, trouble going to the bathroom, and unexplained sores or lumps.
Some
cats who experience
hair loss only lose a little bit of
hair, and others might lose all of their
hair.
If your veterinarian rules out any possible medical causes for your
cat's
hair loss, he or she may determine that the problem is caused by Psychogenic Alopecia.
Other causes for
hair loss in
cats can show very similar symptoms, and often the
cat has more problems than a food allergy alone.
The hormonal control varies with different parts of the
cat's coat, therefor
loss of
hair can result in bald patches in one part, whilst the coat is normal elsewhere.
Your
cat will develop hot spots on his body with the
loss of
hair at the site.
• overgrooming —
cats with symmetrical
hair loss from apparent overgrooming will sometimes be found to have ringworm infection.