My kitten is losing hair but only at the tip of her tail. CAn it be an allergy to the food I'm giving her? She is 6 months, Im giving her whiskas. Never had a cat before any advice?
2007-01-22 09:33:01 · 3 answers · asked by ivonne 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
Hi Ivonne...it's possible it could be feline miliary dermatitis http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?cls=1&cat=1332&articleid=150 which includes food allergies and many other plausible causes or she may be comforting herself by suckling on her tail. If she is sucking there consider using a pet-friendly product called Grannick's Bitter Apple http://www.grannicks.com to discourage her from suckling there. Miliary dermatitis does require medical attention as it can develop into something more serious if not medically treated early enough.
2007-01-22 13:45:26 · answer #1 · answered by ♪ Seattle ♫ 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't particularly worry about it but if it continues within the next few weeks or so change it's food or take it to the vet.
2007-01-22 09:54:51 · answer #2 · answered by little_princess662 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No idea, you should ask a vet to be sure.
2007-01-22 10:00:25 · answer #3 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋