Hair Loss On A Cat
Thursday July 14, 2005
MEANIECAT asks: "I have a ten year old female cat that is losing hair on her inside of both hind legs and on her back near her tail. I would like to know if it is just the heat. She is eating and drinking water and gets active again at night."
From your Guide: There are many possible causes of hair loss in pets. Some are not serious, and some are. Please have your vet examine your pet to determine the underlying cause and best course of action for your pet.
Comments
I have a 13 year old female cat that is experiencing the exact same conditions, hair loss on her hind legs and tail, can anyone tell me what may be the cause. My vet said stress because I got another cat a little over a year ago, it seemed like a valid explanation because she was a little stressed but now that she is comfortable with the new cat she is still losing hair and it makes me worry that it is an underlying medical condition that is causing it… Anybody know??
I also have a 15 year old female cat that is loosing hair on her hind legs and at the base of her back by her tail. I am baffeled as to what the cause of this is. She is a very healthy and active cat. Any comments and information is appreciated.
I have a 9 year old male cat who about 6 months ago starting losing the hair on the inside of his hind legs. Now it’s completely bald, just fuzz left. He’s also started getting bald spots under his arms. The vet checked him out and said it is probably stress or an allergy.
i have an 11 year old male cat with the same problems.. hair loss on the hind legs and lower back. he is also not eating very well. it seems there are not clear answers to this problem, has anyone found some help?
A couple of years ago my 9 year old cat started losing the hair on her back at the top of her tail. I took her to the vet and he said it was most likely a flea allergy. I had recently moved to a new house where he said fleas could have been bought in by construction workers. Even though I never saw fleas, he gave her a shot and I used Advantage for a few months and she totally got all her hair back.
I have a 13 year old cat, she is wormed regularly, given all the correct injections/tablets, and goes to the vet for often check ups. she is very happy and healthy despite her teeth/gums needing to be scraped often… latley though she is going bald on her tummy, in patch like area, and around near her colar. She doesnt seem in pain… what is this fur loss?
Glad I’m not the only one. My cat is 13 and last summer a new feral kitten brought home fleas. But this summer I dont have fleas but the 13yr old cat is losing hair at the tail,hind legs etc. Dont have the $$ to go to the vet. Feeding her organic cooked chicken with carrots and brown rice. Her teeth and gums are bad too which could be part of the problem. Dentisty costs a minimum of $300 and I’m unemployed. So it could be food allergies, cleaners you use on your floor, detergent you use for your bedding, many things.
I have a 2 year old bombay cat. All of a sudden she started losing her hair on her legs.It started out the two hind legs now its all four legs. I brought her to the vet and he said maybe allergies. I am very concerned. The vet has been unable to find out what allergies it could be.
Is this something that is mostly a Bombay cat thing?
what is wrong my cat has slowly losing the hair on the back of his front legs and i freaked out the other day when i noticed hair loss on the inside of one of his back legs hes been on allergy medicine but didnt really seem to help he is indoor cat and i dont know what to do please help
My male 9 year old started losing tummy hair about 1 year ago and now he is starting to lose his inside hind leg hair. It’s been very gradual. I suspect it is due to allergies after talking with the vet. Maybe it is something he lays on? I am wondering if other people’s cats may be sitting on areas cleaned with bleach or other harsh cleaners? My cat began to favor sleeping on the bathroom counter about a year ago and that is the only thing I can think of that has changed. Perhaps it’s a new allergy and he is suddenly allergic to his food? Has anyone figured out any possible allergies?