Every winter for the last 3 years my cat loses his fur in the winter, I live in southern Ontario so it is cold during the winter. He doesn't lose all of his fur, just from the middle of his body back really thins out to the point where you can see skin through his normally thick black fur. It doesn't seem to bother him but his skin feels bumby and he looks terrible. I assume it has something to do with his skin drying out but I am not sure what you do for a cat with dry skin? Any suggestions?
2007-02-17 00:01:25 · 7 answers · asked by allie_19692002 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
Sounds like your kitty has dry skin... possibly even a feline eczema ... I seem to remember my cat doing this before he passed away... and I cant really be sure what I did as it was a long time ago. I would keep and eye on it and maybe even call up the vet to ask for some advise. if your cat seems to be licking it and biting it as if it is bothering him I would deffinately seek some proffessional medical advise. Good Luck
2007-02-17 00:18:35 · answer #1 · answered by daisy 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Could he be licking his fur off? Maybe it's only from there back because that's where he can get to with his tongue. Many things can cause a cat to itch so much to lick there fur almost off. Fleas is a prime reason. Also allergies. maybe a food or seasonal allergy. The cat may be in discomfort so you should see a vet.
2007-02-17 00:09:24 · answer #2 · answered by GoodGuy53 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Is he/she shedding? if so this is normal old fur falls out & new fur grows in. Or is the cat loosing a lot of fur & have bald spots? if so this could be due to an allergy, fleas, or a skin condition.
2016-05-23 22:15:01 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a humidifier is definately a long term solution for the winter, it will also be good for your skin :) (i used to live in ontario also)
not to mention the eaton center Sears store sells one for 99.99
Kenmore 8 gal. Humidifier
Sears item #03215408000 Mfr. model #15408
2007-02-17 00:04:37 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
All cats hair falls out at some point in the year but not all the cat hair is coming out.He is just needing to shed.
2007-02-17 01:05:36 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Probly just means that your cat might to begin shedding off his winter coat,or maybe if he scratches all the time and he/she may have flees!Try taking him to the vet.
2007-02-17 00:09:26 · answer #6 · answered by Lauren L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He's shedding.
2007-02-17 00:04:39 · answer #7 · answered by sssmdb 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋