My sweet cat is around 3 yrs old and is a Long Hair Domestic cat. She has enough fur for 3 cats with some left over for her. A few days ago I noticed on her back above her tale her hair has become very thin. This does not seem to be occuring anywhere else on her coat.
She weighs so much I have put her on a diet per her vet's instructions. Before I was allowing her to graze anytime she wanted but when I began to portion her meals she would scarf down everything so fast she would immediatly throw it back up. So now I am feeding her very small portions several times a day. My question is -- could her hair loss be attributed to the stress of a new feeding schedule? She also follows me around meowing and everytime I go into my utility room she runs to her bowl and begs. I love her so much and I hate to see her like this. By the way, I have made an appt. to see her vet, but in the meantime I don't want her to be so stressed. Any SERIOUS answers or suggestions would be a help
2006-11-09 18:39:18 · 11 answers · asked by fishergirl 3 in Pets ➔ Cats
The loss of hair could be a licking problem. Does she have fleas? Some cats are extra sensitive to flea bites and they lick parts of their body bald.
The throwing up thing is another matter. A little known thing about cats is that they are strictly carnivorous. Without meat proteins, they will die.
Many mainstream cat foods have the minimal amount of meat proteins and for many cats, this is not enough.
What happens is that these cats do what is known as scarf-n-barf. They eat that fast-food type cat food, which is rich in grain proteins but meager in meat proteins. Their stomachs do not recognize the grain proteins as food and rejects it to make room for real food.
Specialty stores carry foods, like Science Diet, that has more of the cat needs. Yes, they are more expensive. I have a cat who is sensitive like this so I mix the cheap stuff with the good stuff. Two parts cheap stuff per one part good stuff works for my cat. It's a science, getting the right balance for the cat, but she has kept her food down and there have been less surprises on the carpet.
Feeding her better is sure to ease her stress. She could very well be yowling at you because she is hungry.
2006-11-09 18:51:56 · answer #1 · answered by thezaylady 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-20 18:33:47 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everyone who said it could be food allergy is absolutely right. When an animal has been on the same food for years is exactly when it is most likely to develop an allergy! Talk to your vet about a hypoallergenic diet trial with something like Hill's z/d or Royal Canin Sensitivity RD/VR (the latter is what my cats are on and they have done great!) The problem may not be food allergy at all but you need to rule things out 1 thing at a time in order to help your cat and figure this out. If your vet seems unable or unwilling to help you with this problem ask for referral to a dermatologist or get a second opinion.
2016-03-19 06:01:52 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sudden hair loss in one area, sounds like it could be ringworm. I'm a cat rescue volunteer, and i see this all the time. The cat will lose all its hair in one spot. Thats the first clue. Might not hurt to take her to the vet, and make sure its not ringworm, because you can catch it to!!
2006-11-09 18:51:45 · answer #4 · answered by dreamkillerkitten 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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While genetics plays a role, there are other factors, including: hormonal imbalances, an underactive thyroid gland, nutrient deficiencies and insufficient scalp circulation.
2016-02-17 12:16:40 · answer #5 · answered by Robbyn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-31 05:03:03 · answer #7 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
She could be overgrooming the area do to stress or she could have fleas. Only your vet will know for sure.
In the mean time, try to occupy her. Make some more time to play with her to keep her mind off the food.
If you notice her overgrooming, stop her and play with her.
Good luck.
2006-11-09 18:46:03 · answer #8 · answered by pinkjiz 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Read the ingredients on the food. Any corn, wheat or anything you can't pronounce, consider changing brands.
I think your kitty has an allergy to the new food.
Read "Foods Pets Die For" by Ann N. Martin for all the gruesome details.
Good luck
2006-11-09 18:47:04 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
my cat had ringworm and it went bald around its tail too.
2006-11-10 10:40:28 · answer #10 · answered by Tracy M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋