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If your cat has hair loss, it is very important to get informed to identify the causes, possible solutions and warning signs that will help identify when it is time to go to the veterinarian.
It is a common and frequent circumstance, as the cat spends long periods of the day cleaning itself. However, it is important to pay attention to the amount of hair loss because this could be a serious problem.
Continue reading this PeritoAnimal article to know because your cat is losing fur and find out what to do.
The normal hair loss
If you've only had a cat at home for a short time, you may not be used to fur on the sofa, on your clothes and even in more unexpected places. That's why we say that it's normal for them to lose hair on a regular basis, especially if we talk about a longhaired cat.
We must pay attention to cat care that includes brushing at least 3 times a week. In this way we help to effectively eliminate dead hair. You should start to worry if you see that the fur is weak and lacking in vigor, with areas without fur or the presence of fleas.
Older cats may lose a little more hair than young cats. In this case (and provided the loss is not excessive) the veterinarian will recommend a better quality of food.
The change of fur
Cats, such as dogs, chinchillas or rabbits, change their fur to adapt properly to changes in temperature.
In the case of wild cats or cats that live permanently outdoors this change is more suitable, but indoors it is not so evident and does not always happen properly due to the presence of air conditioning or heating systems.
It is during one of the two moults that the cat has a great loss of hair. This process usually lasts between 1 to 2 weeks and takes place in the late summer and early spring.
the stress
Animals, like people, have feelings and memories, which can make them suffer at some point in their lives. psychological problems.
Faced with a sudden change of residence, the loss of a family member or pet, and even the adaptation to its transport box, can seriously affect the animal. All of this means that you may find yourself facing a situation of depression that in this case affects the fur.
For these cases the Animal Expert undoubtedly recommends a improving our attention to the cat so that they feel more cozy, happier and therefore healthier.
- caress
- Massages
- Toys
- Homemade food
- Exercise
- Vitamins
These are just some of the proposals we have, but you know your cat better than anyone else, that is, you will know better what activities can improve its well-being. If you cannot identify if your cat is stressed, go to a veterinarian to find out what is going on or if there is any other problem.
skin diseases
Finally, it must be added that there are skin diseases that affect our cat's hair loss. Although there are a lot of diseases the most common is ringworm, which is identified by the red marks on your skin.
In the large list of skin diseases we can highlight those caused by bacteria and the appearance of fungi. If you suspect that the hair falls out due to a disease or the presence of parasites, the best thing is to call a specialist as soon as possible.
See also our article in which we explain what are the most common diseases in cats.
