I gave my cat a bath and a patch of fur came out what does this mean?
2007-03-14 12:31:02 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
It means that old dead hair came loose when you were washing your cat. Cats shed, and when you give them a bath it pulls more of the loose hair out. As long as the cat doesn't have any bald spots I wouldn't worry about it.
2007-03-14 12:46:51 · answer #1 · answered by Becky R 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is this an outside cat? Sometimes outside cats get scratched,and to the naked eye the fur looks normal , but if you rub it or pet it the scab , or patch of fur falls off.Now if this is an indoor cat this patch of fur coming off could mean a decease.
2007-03-14 12:37:23 · answer #2 · answered by andy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If there are bald patches I would suggest taking it to a vet and asking. If not I wouldn't worry too much about it since you just gave the cat a bath.
2007-03-15 05:25:18 · answer #3 · answered by stingra385 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is dependant on how large the patch of fur was etc. I would call a veterinarian and ask them about the problem.
Most veterinarians/clinics will gladly answer any concerns you may have.
2007-03-14 12:38:52 · answer #4 · answered by mroof! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
actually mine did thay about 3 weeks ago i was in the hospital, just before i went in she had a spot about the size of a silver dollar, i could not get her to the vet, but it took care of its self now the hair is growing back.but she is very good, i think she senesed that i was not well,she knows.she takes good care of me.she has to touch my nose at night to see if im ok
2007-03-18 02:36:25 · answer #5 · answered by patj773 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take your cat to the vet NOW! He could have mange or ringworm or some other skin disease.
2007-03-14 12:51:28 · answer #6 · answered by bling***bling 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋