Cat hair loss

Cat hair

Symptoms of cat hair loss:

Hair loss, and the patterns of hair loss may vary, as it may be in specific areas, or widespread. [1] The skin may appear normal, or show some abnormal signs, such as: redness, many scars, pointy scars, and scales, or the cat may be exposed. It leads to the loss of layers of skin, which is known as ulceration, and some other symptoms that depend on the underlying causes of hair loss.

 Causes of cat hair loss:

There are several causes of cat hair loss, including the following:

1- Sensitivity:

 Cats suffer from some types of allergies, such as: allergies to certain foods, dust, medicines, pollen, and insect bites, and allergies are one of the main causes of cat hair loss, so when cats suffer from one of the allergies, they lick their fur until the itching gets rid of, and spots Baldness, and this type can be treated with medication.

 2- Parasites:

 The presence of parasites, such as: fleas, ticks, lice, and mites itchy cats, and make them lick their fur, which causes sores and bald spots, and treatments may usually be quick and easy.

3- ringworm infection:

 It is a fungal infection, and one of its signs is a scaly ring of lost hair, and the veterinarian determines anti-fungal creams or ointments.

 4- Stress and anxiety:

 Cats lick and scratch the fur when they are tense, which causes hair loss, and doctors call this condition alopecia aphrodisiac, as cats who suffer from it tend to lick the abdominal areas, sides, and legs, and this is very common among original female cats with nervous personalities. Wounds in person or by consulting a veterinarian about introducing antidepressants, or changes in the environment.

 5- Pain:

Cats suffering from arthritis may lick themselves at the site of the pain.

Prevention and treatment of cat hair loss If the cat’s hair loss or alopecia is due to a skin disorder, such as: skin erosion, thyroid imbalance, or other hormonal imbalances, treatment can be done with some available topical medications and treatments, but if the hair loss is due to behavioral reasons Then, work can be done to teach the cat to reduce problems, and treatment options for these cases may be limited, as there are no sure ways to prevent hair loss in cats, but when you notice that the cat licks its hair, it is preferable to do a skin and hair examination at least once a week, Using a toothbrush, the hair can be divided so that the sections are examined, and when you notice scratches on one of the areas, you should take care of it, and consult your doctor about providing a safe topical treatment to relieve pain and itching. Because once the habit of licking, scratching, and biting is eliminated, the cat will have a better chance of recovery.