Cat hair loss

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Alopecia

Hair loss (alopecia) is a common problem for feline. The hair loss can be partial or complete, and the patterns varied or symmetrical. Treatment options exist, though they are limited and sometimes difficult to deal with.

Symptoms and Types

Signs include partial or total hair loss in feline. The skin surrounding the area of hair loss can appear normal or it can have redness, bumps, scabs, and skin loss with some scars. Alopecia may appear in a symmetrical form, or it can be random on the cat's skin.
 Causes

Cat hair loss

In older cats diagnosed with cancer, alopecia is common and normal. Nervous disorders (e.g., over-grooming) can also cause cats to lose their hair in grooming areas. Hormonal imbalances, specifically too much thyroid or increased levels of steroids in feline’s body, may lead to hair loss. Some cats experience skin allergies, which can also cause hair loss to occur and increase the risk. Parasites that bring about mange, and fungal issues like ringworm, are also some of common reasons of alopecia. Another less common factor is heredity.

Diagnosis

A (CBC) complete blood count is often done to notice if there are hormonal or thyroid imbalances causing the alopecia. Various imaging tools, such as X-rays, are used to rule out signs of cancer or abnormalities in the adrenal glands. Meanwhile, if the veterinarian believes hair loss is due to a skin issue, a skin biopsy or culture may be done.By the way it can help vet to determine the exact reason.