Photo by General Wesc Hair loss in cats is often a frightening sight for pet owners who might immediately rush their companion to their veterinarian for a diagnosis. When it comes to the domestic cat, there are many conditions and … continue reading…
People ask, “Why is my cat losing hair above his eyes?” The likely reason why your cat has thinning hair above his eyes is because of naturally occurring alopecia, which is not a health issue and fairly common. The thinning … continue reading…
The first question is to ask if the cat is losing fur only on the tail or also on other parts of the body. Also it depends on the configuration of the hair loss. Is it small patches, a single … continue reading…
An anonymous visitor asked the following question using the visitor input form: My 7 yo female developed balding on her front legs.Thought she might have fleas even though she is indoors. Occasionally goes outside on our deck. Never in grass. Deck … continue reading…
Cat hair loss during pregnancy and lactation may be caused by stress. A visitor, Carolyn, asked for advice in a comment on the hair loss in cats page: Hi, my tuxedo cat, Panda, approximately 4 years old has been losing … continue reading…
by Pat Fretschel (Reedsburg, WI USA) I have a 3 yr. old Maine Coon female cat. I have noticed that she has lost the hair at the middle of her back down onto the beginning of her tail. She has … continue reading…
Feline hair-loss is actually quite common, however patchy fur usually signifies some sort of problem with your cat. If a cat loses large amounts of fur in a particular area, you should normally be able to notice broken hair shafts. … continue reading…
