One of my two cats (indoor-only) has lost the hair on her entire chest and stomach area. How can this happen?
2007-01-07 02:10:10 · 7 answers · asked by Diane 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
That doesn't mean that they have mange. It may be caused by the shampoo you're using. Or it can be a nervous condition, and I suggest that you take them to the vet. You can also call an animal hospital and describe their symptoms to a doctor and the will tell you what it may be. I hope I was an assistance to you.
2007-01-07 02:20:02 · answer #1 · answered by ^_^ ♥ §atsuki_☼ushiza ♥ ^_^ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the skin looks normal, it could be some type of nervous reaction caused by successive licking or grooming. If the skin looks red or flaky, it could be from anything, such as allergies to a might which is mange. It could also be possible it's wring worm which is more common in cats. Even though your cat is an indoor cat, mange is a microscopic organism that can be anywhere especially if you live in a rural area where mice can be carriers. Wring worm on the other hand is fungus (microscopic spores) which actually can be carried in by you. For example your shoes, or if you touch something or someone, u can than pass it to your pets. In which this case cats are more susceptible. I recommend a visit to your vet if this continues.
2007-01-07 10:51:26 · answer #2 · answered by jay b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mange is caused by a microscoptic mite and it is not likely an indoor cat would get exposed to that unless you had a dog who had picked up the mite. I know there are two types of mange that dogs have and don't really know if the same mites also infect cats.
You must have the vet do a skin scraping to determine if it is mange and I suspect there is some other reason for your cat's hair loss as if it were the mite most likely your other cat would have it too.
2007-01-07 10:31:20 · answer #3 · answered by old cat lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, if it's an indoor cat, you shouldn't have to worry about mange, I don't think. It does seem like there is some kind of skin condition though. I would ask your vet.
2007-01-07 10:14:22 · answer #4 · answered by Christina 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be caused by any number of things including an allergy, nervousness, or medical condition. I'd call my vet and ask.
2007-01-07 10:22:12 · answer #5 · answered by blondie172 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to the vet-
my dog had this on her backside, I used this stuff called "hot spot" and it cleared right up!
BUT! it has tea tree oil in it, and cats can die from that- but there has to be one for cats?
the Vet is your best choice for now.
2007-01-07 10:29:41 · answer #6 · answered by BubbleGumBoobs! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could also possibly be adrenal cancer. Have your vet check her out asap.
2007-01-07 10:13:57 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋