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Cat Losing Its Fur
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My 7 year-old cat is losing fur +++. She has a long-standing skin disorder too. Soon her hindquarters will be bald.
Vet thinks it is a flea allergy, but no fleas ever seen and she is an indoor cat with few contacts. Loss of weight is a problem too, though her appetite is very good and she seems lively enough. Four visits to a vet have all been in vain. What more can I do? Any suggestions, please?
Vet thinks it is a flea allergy, but no fleas ever seen and she is an indoor cat with few contacts. Loss of weight is a problem too, though her appetite is very good and she seems lively enough. Four visits to a vet have all been in vain. What more can I do? Any suggestions, please?
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Has the Vet totally ruled out her skin disorder as being the cause of her going bald?
as roopower says baldness can be caused by constant licking - maybe stress induced.
Try looking through this list of skin problems http://
As mccfluff says a thyroid problem can cause changes in the fur (and they become more vocal and annoying).
as roopower says baldness can be caused by constant licking - maybe stress induced.
Try looking through this list of skin problems http://
As mccfluff says a thyroid problem can cause changes in the fur (and they become more vocal and annoying).
Thank you all for your interest and suggestions.
Will try one more anti-flea treatment, just in case, but poor cat hasn't
responded to these in the past. Maybe a second opinion (different vet) is required?
As a 'rescue cat' she was originally under stress, but since rehoming she has been lovingly cared for in an impeccable environment. We shall persevere at all costs.
To paraphrase Kipling: 'Why give your heart for a cat to tear?'
Will try one more anti-flea treatment, just in case, but poor cat hasn't
responded to these in the past. Maybe a second opinion (different vet) is required?
As a 'rescue cat' she was originally under stress, but since rehoming she has been lovingly cared for in an impeccable environment. We shall persevere at all costs.
To paraphrase Kipling: 'Why give your heart for a cat to tear?'
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