Cat was born in 1998. She has NOT been 'fixed'. Is primarily a 'house cat'. Hasn't been injured (to our knowledge). We lost a cat last year who was older (born in 1992) that had the same thinning of hair where the tail meets the body. Need to know how serious this condition could get. Thanks!
2006-11-25 09:06:06 · 7 answers · asked by Keyser S 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
Fleas do not typically cause hair loss. Allegies can, however cause hair loss, but it will be manifested by intense itching.
The most common cause I see at work on a regular basis for this symptom is thyroid disease. Cats do well on a medication but must be tested and closely monitored. Please call your vet and they can help you properly diagnose this problem with your cat. GL
2006-11-25 09:45:25 · answer #1 · answered by TotallylovesTodd! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many cats get that "condition", actually, due to hormones in the body, same as a human being gets loads of pimples during puberty. A fixed cat doesn't, at least not to the same degree. It's called "stud tail" (I think, the term is different is Swedish, of course), and treatment can be very simple. There's a thing called Groomer's Goop, which can be bought online most certainly, and probably/possible in a good pet shop nearby. If you can't find it, ask the people working in the pet shop if they have any suggestions for something that could work instead.
As for how serious it could get, she might get a bald spot there ;p So it's up to you how serious you think that is.
2006-11-27 01:48:31 · answer #2 · answered by chibs 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There could be various the clarification why it somewhat is occurring, and you may take her to the vet for an assessment. it may be so ordinary as changing her nutrients now that she is a senior cat to something with some greater oils in it, or it can be a parasite.
2016-10-13 02:38:58 · answer #3 · answered by balikos 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I thought my cat had thinning hair but the I found out that he was licking it off, when he is nervous or wants our attention he sits in the corner and starts to lick uncontrollably
2006-11-25 12:00:06 · answer #4 · answered by browneyes 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it seems your cat may have a very bad skin condition that might have been caused by flees. my friends cat had the same thing happen acording to your description. <3
2006-11-25 09:18:54 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a probability your house cat has gotten in to some cleaning detergent.
2006-11-25 09:12:36 · answer #6 · answered by wtdatm4 10 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
could have an hot spot or could have allergy's to something or carpet in the house or the food that it is eating
2006-11-25 09:18:46 · answer #7 · answered by senitrabogan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋