My 4-year-old cat has been molting a lot over the past few months and his coat has become thick, lumpy and shabby looking even though he is only a shorthaired moggy. He has always had beautifully glossy fur up to now. Other than that he seems in perfect health. Should I be worried?
2006-07-26 23:03:46 · 20 answers · asked by Hotpink555 4 in Pets ➔ Cats
take him/her to the vet and quit being cheap... That is supposed to be your baby... It's like saying "Okay son, you have a slight cough...You wouldn't deny your child a doctor visit?? Don't do it to your animal
2006-07-26 23:05:20 · answer #1 · answered by MOET 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Your cat may have the mange if he is not only moulting but his coat looks lumpy and shabby. My cat had the same some years ago and the vet gave him an injection. His coat improved no end over a very short period of time.
PS Just had a thought it could be fur balls that are causing the problem maybe he is unable to groom himself properly because of fur balls in his throat. You can buy a product from a pet shop that helps with this problem. It is a gooey substance that you put on his paw sparingly, the cat will lick this off and when he swallows it collects all the fur together and then when he does a poo the fur will pass through him. The same thing happens when cats eat grass.
Hope this info helps.
Best take him to the vets for his annual check up just in case.
2006-07-27 06:16:14 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Every so often cats will molt. Give him a good brush to knock out all the loose fur. He will be grateful of the help and the extra contact with you.
2006-07-27 06:55:36 · answer #3 · answered by k 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He is likely just shedding his winter coat and perhaps can't reach or clean himself properly due to the excess. I would recommend brushing him daily, as this will help get rid of the extra fur and also allow him to clean himself easier.
You can also do a treatment on him at the vet. They will basically remove this undercoat of fur that he is shedding and then wash him and make his fur all nice. Its pretty cheap to do and helps greatly with fur reduction.
2006-07-27 06:08:05 · answer #4 · answered by Megs 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would try to groom him with a brush and get out the lumps and then brush him for awhile. If his coat doesn't improve I would take him to the vet for a checkup. Sometimes a poor coat is a sign of a health problem.
2006-07-27 07:08:15 · answer #5 · answered by Turtle 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes - - - a cat's fur is a guide to his/her health. Friskies Tuna w/ Egg is good for an older cat's fur - - and salmon is also helpful, the oils lend themselves well to a cat both internally and externally through their saliva. However a vet can answer better than me. Peace.
2006-07-27 06:08:12 · answer #6 · answered by JVHawai'i 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This may be a silly question but have you been grooming him, my cat is molting like there is no tommorrow and I have to groom him 3 or 4 times a day in this weather.
2006-07-27 06:07:24 · answer #7 · answered by Dark Angel 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would bring him into the vet and get it checked out, make sure there isn't anything medically wrong with him, if he is fine then change his food to natural choice complete care indoor formula, that helps with a nice coat of fur.
2006-07-27 07:45:58 · answer #8 · answered by macleod709 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a female cat who has this problem; it is a partial moult, which means that the guard-hairs in the fur, which normally come out during moult, are not coming free, and this is very, very uncomfortable for your cat.. See a vet for help.
2006-07-28 18:46:41 · answer #9 · answered by k0005kat@btinternet.com 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi,it might be the weather to be on the safe side take him to the vets if you have not got a lot of money try the rspca.Hope your cat gets rid of his unwanted fur.
2006-07-27 06:09:03 · answer #10 · answered by Ollie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Even if cats moult they shouldn't look patchy so I'd say your cat has a problem. Take him to the vet- it may be something as simple as mites which can be treated by a spot-on to the back of the neck.
2006-07-27 06:07:42 · answer #11 · answered by JadeDragonMage 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋