My 16 yr old abassian mix is losing fur in clumps. It can't be fleas or worms, we've treated him. The patch of baldness isn't red and it doesn't have scabs at the root either. he goes outdoors sometimes during the day. THis hasn't happend before. He is eating and drinking like normal and I haven't changed his diet. What should I do? besides taking him to the vet....
2007-03-06 11:23:38 · 10 answers · asked by katiekcat5 3 in Pets ➔ Cats
short haired cat!
2007-03-06 11:36:22 · update #1
Old cats sometimes get hyperthyroidism. This can cause all kinds of weird things to happen.
2007-03-06 11:27:25 · answer #1 · answered by renodogmom 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He's old and getting bald. If the vet doesnt find any allergies, then thats it. A lot of long hair cats lose their hair past 15.
2007-03-06 11:31:48 · answer #2 · answered by miladybc 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My Persian cat did the same thing, losing hair but seemed alright otherwise. I took him to the vet and found out that his organs were shutting down. I had to put him down. You should take him to the vet real soon I'm afraid. Especially because of his age. Sorry to say.
2007-03-06 13:59:48 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would definately recommend that you take your cat to the vet, a cat of 16 years old should be examined and treated by your veterinarian. Good Luck.
2007-03-06 11:56:34 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give him a raw egg, beaten lightly - every other day. I have a freind whose cat went bald in patches. She gave him raw egg as suggested by another "cat person." The raw egg regimen brought back her cat's fur. You might try it and see if it helps your kitty.
2007-03-06 16:29:30 · answer #5 · answered by Phoebhart 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Old cats sometimes get hyperthyroidism. This can cause all kinds of weird things to happen. bol hth
2007-03-06 11:31:25 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?cls=1&cat=1338&articleid=195
2007-03-06 11:31:25 · answer #7 · answered by tdcampbell 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe your cat is neurotic..i have an abbassian too...and she's losing her hair...my vet said that she's just going crazy....im serious..
2007-03-06 11:37:41 · answer #8 · answered by mariah 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would give it special food but it is probably normal since it is old
2007-03-06 13:03:18 · answer #9 · answered by FUCK U MELODY 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it might have mange.
2007-03-06 12:02:19 · answer #10 · answered by Sarah S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋