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Why is my cat losing hair?

Cats are very like us in terms of potential health problems. Hair loss can be equally troubling for them than for us to see. There are many causes this problem, some of which are attributed to physical and mental problems, some of which have been reduced to normal reasons. some cases of alopecia ( hair) in cats may require medical treatment by a veterinarian.

 

Often, cats can develop dermatitis or allergic reaction to a substance such as food, chemicals, gases, plants, pollen or dust. these can be through inhalation or direct contact with skin. Your skin may become red and inflamed, often showing bumps or blisters. This can lead to hair loss in this specific field or in your ears or coat.

Ticks and fleas can also cause hair loss. Scabies is particularly nasty as the mite that causes infection which in turn leads to itching, flaking and hair loss in severe cases.

It is possible that cats who are hypersensitive to stings by flea saliva. Again, they experience itching, redness, scaling and hair loss. sometimes it is the case of a second infection occur if there is contact to flea saliva, and lick the sensitive area may also cause hair loss around. This increase can be attributed to the cat licks needed to calm the region or it could be due to stress – which obviously is a completely different ball game …

Stress can be the result of years licking Cat of the need of comfort and routine. if any part of his life is altered in any way he could and make the cat to be more zealous in your cleaning regime improve the situation – not at all different cases of disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder in humans. Cats are very emotional creatures, and to help alleviate this tension, we have to go to the source of it is with veterinary advice, medication or pure FTA.

Hair loss may also occur during pregnancy or childbirth. however, in this case, usually grows as fast as it fell when the state or the situation is more evident.

another cause of hair loss in cats is a sunburn or solar dermatosis. Like us, some cats are sensitive to sunlight than others, can cause redness and peeling on the nose and ears and is more common in cats with white ears. The application of sunscreen is the easiest solution. Your veterinarian can advise on this.

The most common hair loss in cats is around the ear and eye. This alopecia of the face is usually detected around eighteen months and usually affects the long-haired cats and short dark. some cases can be attributed to thyroid issues, allowing tufts of hair to be removed. This may affect up to one third of the population of a cat.

Hair loss is also caused by bacterial and fungal infections like ringworm and cat flu.

Seborrhea is often a secondary infection due to these. Scales form either dry or oily on the upper surface, sometimes with an odor, causing hair loss. medicines and shampoos usually supplements to treat effectively. some of these infections can be transmitted from cats to humans. This is what leads some people think that the organization of co-sleeping with your cat is not a good idea.

in some unfortunate cases, the alopecia due to more serious health conditions. these include rare apocrine sweat gland cysts which are fluid nodes around the head and neck. Patches of hair missing around the same area but not listed because of discomfort is likely that alopecia areata. It is an autoimmune disease, medically incurable. very often, the cat will recover by itself.

when a chemotherapy treatment for cancer can also cause loss hair or even their mustaches. As with humans, after treatment, hair grows back, sometimes in a different color!

Congenital Hypotrichosis is when kittens are born with no or little hair. This often results in hair that was present, disappearing at the age of four months. There is no explanation or cure.

Cushing's disease occurs when a cat or contact occurs with an increase in corticosteroids. Hair loss, thinning of the skin, blemishes and appear in black. The cat may also have an increased thirst, urination and appear plump. This condition often results in surgery of the glands with drugs.

Other skin reactions can be reduced given specific drugs: penicillin, sulfonamides and cephalosporins are used for a wide range of health problems. Naturally, if a change in medication is needed for any disease from your cat may have, your veterinarian should determine the appropriate form.

The fall hair may also occur at the site of injection. He is lost, in general, a few months after the puncture. It can also be a tightening of the surrounding skin and hyper-pigmentation. sometimes an infection in the hair follicles, causing pimples to develop, which can cause itching and loss of hair. This is more common on the face, head and neck. This is an effective treatment with antibiotics.

Alopecia is symmetrical when the hair is lost on the thighs, stomach and genital area, a comparison of patterns. The cause is unknown and there is no known treatment.

Nodules solid or granulomas are caused by the body's reaction to a foreign substance or an infection. Harden and sometimes drain, causing hair loss. It may be necessary to surgically remove these pieces, depending on the cause and growth of the foreign body.

another rare condition is the adenitis sebaceous. It is when the sebaceous glands are damaged. Its cause is still unknown. Stairs strands of hair can be removed easily, leaving skin exposed. For usually treated with steroids and supplements. Stud tail is also associated with sebaceous glands. Apparently, in the top of the queue and the expansion is considered, in general, Male cats neutered. The gland becomes oily crust. Treatment drugs are not castration.

Needless to say, is, if you find that your beloved cat loses hair, it is always advisable to consult your veterinarian if there is no immediate cause conscious.

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