Cat Losing Hair On Belly And Hind Legs
He was gnawing his hind legs bald and he looked like a jackal poor guy.
Cat losing hair on belly and hind legs. There are no fleas or black specks. Cats may lick too much. If your cat is losing hair it could be due to a number of reasons including ringworm fungal skin infections hormonal problems and infestations of fleas or mites.
Pregnant and lactating cats also sometimes shed stomach hair. Phases of hair loss may come or go but usually subside in adulthood. Feline hair loss when it goes beyond the normal amount of shedding or comes out only in certain areas such as on the legs can be a reason for concernThere are many things that can cause this to happen ranging from the simple to the serious.
She seems completely unfazed by the condition is in no distress at all. I tried changing his food and litter but it doesnt look noticeably different. Before Kitty can be diagnosed as definitely having FPA your veterinarian would need to rule out a few other possible causes of hair loss in the belly area.
Stress my cat was diagnosed a few years ago with anxiety. Well there are other reasons that can cause this and therefore it is your responsibility to ensure you have taken proper measures to restore your cats fur. Liz I have a nine year old Turkish Van mix who began losing the fur on her belly and the inner thighs of her hind legs about six months ago.
She is not grooming herself more than normal. You dont say what type of cat you have but Siamese and related breeds are most commonly affected by compulsive disorders that manifest through excessive licking and hair loss. Over the past month my eldest cat has lost a lot of her fur on her belly and back legs.
Typically hair loss between the hind legs and belly is a sign of excessive grooming since they are the easiest areas for a cat to reach. I know it could take a long time for the hair to grow back. Some cats even make themselves bleed because of their raw tongue going over and over the now bald skin.
