2006-11-23 02:23:48 · 5 answers · asked by Patti T 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
It could be a dietary issue, such as an allergy, or a more serious physical condition. Some cats are more "nervous" than others and groom themselves excessivly losing a lot of hair.
It's something a vet should look into - checking the overall health of your kitty. A blood panel is the gold standard of the veterinary internist's diagnostic tools - it can determine kidney, liver problems, anemia, calcium/phosphorus levels, etc.
Excessive hair loss can be a sign of something more serious going on with the cat's health. Skin and coat are frequently the first signs that a cat has problems.
Allergies to chicken or corn in the diet when these foods are fed exclusively over time can also cause hair loss.
2006-11-23 02:36:59 · answer #1 · answered by old cat lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be lots of things, normal fur loss due to heat or weather like humidity, could be the cat is stressed or scared, could be nutritional deficiency, could be fleas or parasites, or it could be mange. Has your cat been to a vet or had shots? Have you checked for fleas? How much fur is coming out?
2006-11-23 12:43:12 · answer #2 · answered by Tina of Lymphland.com 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He/ She could have signs of cancer, or he/ she can be losing it because of old age, or maybe its in his/ her background to lose fur
2006-11-23 10:26:52 · answer #3 · answered by Sam 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cats shed because half the time, they are too warm. like in the summer, they shed a ton because they are losing their winter coat. they get too hot
2006-11-23 12:15:01 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
could be poor nutrition, not enough vitamins in the food, fleas, mange and assuming it's not going bald it will shed when the temp rises.
2006-11-23 10:31:36 · answer #5 · answered by whirlwind_123 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋