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Reasons Why Cats Lose Their Hair

Cats, as adorable as they are, are constantly shedding fur. Sometimes, various health issues can cause them to shed more hair than normal. Serious underlying conditions can cause this hair loss which is known as alopecia. All owners need to be concerned if they notice that their cat is losing hair or developing bald spots. You'll find that hair loss in felines falls into one of two main categories, pruritic and non-pruritic. Cats with pruritic hair loss will have itchy skin that causes them to bite, lick, and scratch more than usual. The affected area is usually painful but not itchy with non-pruritic hair loss.

One of the most common causes of pruritic hair loss in cats is allergic reactions. Felines have them in much the same way people do. can cause a dermatitis that causes your pet to frantically scratch and bite himself trying to eradicate the itching. See your vet if this occurs, because he may want you to give your cat medication on a systematic basis that will keep fleas and bugs from biting him and starting colonies in his fur. Switching brands of food may cause an allergic reaction. Your cat may also have one because of pollen, dust, or other irritants.

Ringworm is a fungus which can affect felines. If you don't spot ringworm early, your cat can easily begin to lose its hair. If your pet does indeed have ringworm, you'll be able to see circular lesions in the areas where the hair falls out. Your vet will need to give your cat anti-fungal cream to help get rid of ringworm. If you don't treat it at all, it will take about 3 months to heal and then another 3 months for the hair to grow back.

Your cat can also lose its hair due to stress, injury, or conditions like Cushing's disease and hyperthyroidism. Some cats are prone to feline symmetrical alopecia because of their hormones. This problem may start after you've had your pet spayed or neutered and can possibly be cleared up by hormone injections. If you aren't exactly sure what the problem is, it's best not to try to treat the condition on your own. It's vital that you take your cat to the vet so he can treat it appropriately. Doc No.kslhwde-sdtlgh

Kristie Brown writes on a variety of topics from health to technology. Check out her websites on how to get rid of heartburn and causes of heartburn

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