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There are many reasons for cat hair loss and other cat skin problems.
Cats shed dead hair all the time which is why they groom themselves so often (and get fur balls!) and they usually have a seasonal moult, so cat hair loss is not always unusual.
(See our page on cat stress here) Other times, pregnant mother cats can lose hair during the pregnancy or while lactating. Such cases usually return to normal given time. Here we will talk briefly about some of the other common causes of cat hair loss and skin problems and cat hair loss and the signs to look out for, but we will always recommend you see your vet about any symptoms your cat may be displaying. Poor little Mo itched and scratched and itched and scratched!Our usually happy cat Mo suffered briefly from an extreme skin irritation which arose from flea bites. She has never had a bad infestation of fleas but one year she kept scratching and scratching and trying to run away from the irritation which wouldn't leave her alone. We used a flea comb and looked for fleas and other parasites, but all we found was a couple of flea dirts. That was all. But it was quite apparent that her skin in places looked very red, hot and inflamed.So we took her to the vet who diagnosed flea allergy dermatitis, an allergic reaction to the saliva in a skin bite that can be set off by a single flea! He gave her an antihistamine injection and some prescription flea control for us to use at home (we had been using treatments from the supermarket which obviously were not adequate). It was like magic! That evening she was a much more relaxed and happy cat following the injection and the terrible irritation seemed to have stopped. We have made sure she has never suffered like that again! You can read more about flea control on our other page here. Common signs and symptoms of cat hair loss and cat skin problems to look out for.This list is to give you some idea of the range of skin problems your cat could suffer from. It shouldn't be used for diagnosis as these are just for example. Always consult your vet if you are concerned about your cats health and wellbeing.
The list could go on and on!! What will the vet look for?Your vet will conduct a general physical examination and consider many factors to come to a correct diagnosis. They will ask questions such as:
Your vet will also probably brush your cats fur to check for lice, dandruff, fleas and flea dirts. They might also want to:
What treatments are available?So always consult your vet at the earliest signs of cat hair loss or cat skin problems, and take into consideration yourselves and any other pets in your household.
We like to promote Natural healthy products rather than harsh chemicals. You may decide that after you have consulted your vet that you would rather treat your cat with a natural product. Here we provide two links to a rather good natural pet store that provide various
skin conditioners and shampoos and vitamins.
They also have a specific natural product which is designed to help with
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