2007-02-20 21:55:53 · 9 answers · asked by victor 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
Sounds like an allergy to cat flea to me. Don't worry, this doesn't mean that its completely overrun with fleas or anything, it can be literally just one or two fleas causing the problem. It is easily sorted out by taking the cat to the vets and getting the best flea treatment they can give, so as to eliminate EVER last one of those horrid things.
2007-02-21 02:03:42 · answer #1 · answered by Fred 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could also be a staph infection on it's legs. This can cause the fur to fall off. It's treated with antibiotics and a shot to control itching. Not a big deal to treat, you just need to take it in to the vet to get it checked out.
And by the way, if that's what it is, don't worry about getting it yourself. Different types of infections are specific to different creatures. It could be passed on to some other animals though - for example, other cats or ferrets.
2007-02-20 23:40:00 · answer #2 · answered by peacegirl_00 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take it to the vet - it could be suffering from an allergy to cat fleas, my old cat suffered from a form of exzcema brought on by cat fleas, and had to be treated with Frontline all year round, and a cream for the allergy.
2007-02-20 22:02:05 · answer #3 · answered by Dogs'r'us 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Flea allergies will usually cause that although it can sometimes be over grooming triggered by stress. Another cause can be abdominal discomfort causing them to over groom as well.
Your vet can take a look and run some tests to be on the safe side,but it sounds like flea allergy.
2007-02-20 22:06:18 · answer #4 · answered by wildyarrow 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My cat has an similar element, and it comes from overgrooming. We lately took the cat to the vet, and they gave her a shot of cortizone, and we favor to computer screen her intense cleansing. additionally they promote some spray at puppy shops that you'll spray on the cat that tastes so undesirable they gained't lick the realm. It has worked for us. i'd notwithstanding, take the cat to the vet, in simple terms to make positive there are not any hypersensitive reactions or pores and skin infections.
2016-12-04 11:06:14 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hair loss in this area can be due to hormonal alopecia, which can be treated with Ovarid tablets. Otherwise, it could be a flea allergy if the skin seems inflamed and red. This can be treated with anti-inflammatory medication.
2007-02-22 23:20:25 · answer #6 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be a flea allergy but best let your vet check.
2007-02-21 08:48:15 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
could be an allergie to fleas, the vet should be able to sort out some sort of treatment.
2007-02-21 09:37:30 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i wood say take you r cat up to the vets just to be on the safe side hope its nothing to worry aboute good luck to you and you r cat
2007-02-20 22:11:21 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋