My cat has recently started to pull its hair off its chest, and above its eyes. its now showing large areas of skin, and then tries to cough up all this fur! what would this be about? is it serious?
2007-02-20 01:07:36 · 14 answers · asked by Cap10kirk 3 in Pets ➔ Cats
Vet! <@;)
2007-02-20 05:51:16 · answer #1 · answered by the southern dandy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Some cats do that because they are stressed about something and then it could be ill. So to be on the safe side ALWAYS take your cat to the vet when something is going on that is NOT normal.
Cats are very good at hiding when they are injured or sick so ANYTIME they are doing something that is not normal it is a sure sign that they need help or meds.
If it caused because of stress the best thing to do is buy some Feliway and/or Rescue Remedy to help alleviate the stress and keep the kitty calm.
2007-02-20 01:27:27 · answer #2 · answered by kathyk214 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most of the time when this happens it is flea allergy. Since it only takes 1 bite to start the process, even if you see no fleas and use frontline or advantage or flea collars, it can still occur.
If it occurs over large parts of the body, it can lead to shock and/or death (I have a cat with the most severe form of it.)
Take the animal to the vet- the vet will be able to tell (usually using a blue light) whether it is flea allergy, a fungal infection or just the cat ripping its hair out, and give appropriate prescriptions.
2007-02-20 01:34:39 · answer #3 · answered by LabGrrl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take it to the vet, it could be an allergic reaction to a change in food, cat litter or could be something more serious. The cat is obviously very uncomfortable so get it checked out.
2007-02-20 01:17:03 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Our cat was just loosing fur she was only 6 so we were like umm wtc???????She was getting huge sores too in those area's so we took her to the vet and they gave us some stuff to give to her and now she's all better!
2007-02-20 01:16:24 · answer #5 · answered by freak33881819 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi I would take your cat to the vet, he could have ringworm, it is infectious but it can be cured. Its not a worm its an infection on the skin, cat's catch it because they fight. But it really irritates them so the sooner you take it to the vets the better.
2007-02-20 03:22:14 · answer #6 · answered by kevina p 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like your cat has emotional problems. Take it to the vet and have it checked for a physical problem though.
2007-02-20 01:11:39 · answer #7 · answered by bookfreak2day 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You cat is either very stressed about a change in its life or it has a skin condition. Either way you should take him/her to the vet.
2007-02-20 01:12:09 · answer #8 · answered by Sheila SAS 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He needs to go to the very asap. Pulling hair off there body is never ok.
2007-02-20 01:15:12 · answer #9 · answered by J. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take it to the vet..sounds like it's stressed..is it an old cat? they can sometimes become delirious and start doing odd things such as this.
2007-02-20 04:01:22 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes definitely to the vet.
I would also give her massage on her back and cuddle her and give her your attentions. She is telling you something. Poor kitty, she can't talk and that's the only way to tell you that she needs help..
Please help her quick.
Good luck..
2007-02-20 01:34:10 · answer #11 · answered by Kiki 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋