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There are a number of factors that can cause your cat to lose its hair, from allergies to parasites and in some cases even nutritional problems. Pets are often like cherished family members, so you want to do everything in your power to ensure that your cat is happy and healthy. To learn how to treat hair loss in cats, check out the helpful information on this page.
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Nashville, Tennessee, veterinarian Dr. James R. Talbott details some of the common causes of hair loss in cats in this video. He says allergies are a very common culprit, including sensitivity to food, dust, pollen or fleas. Other hair loss causes include hypothyroidism, nutrition or fungal diseases, like ringworm. Dr. Talbott also says stress can cause hair loss in cats as well. He says addressing the underlying cause is the key to treating hair loss in cats.
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Introduction
- It is not pretty when a cat starts to lose its hair, whether from stress, poor nutrition, or one of the many other factors that can cause feline baldness. Keeping your cat healthy is essential, especially if you want to prolong its life.
Step 1: Get to the Root
- One of the first steps to eliminating feline baldness is to the get to the root of the problem. Examine your cat by holding it in your lap and petting it gently. Take a moment to feel the bald spots and note if there are any scabs there. Scabs may indicate fleas or an allergic reaction.
- Visiting your veterinarian is a surefire way to determine the cause of your cat's hair loss. It is also a great place to get advice on how to treat that hair loss.
Step 2: Grooming
- If the hair loss is a result of a grooming or parasite problem, you will want to begin a grooming regimen to help get rid of fleas. Not only are there a number of veterinarian prescribed flea remedies, but there are also natural and over the counter alternatives as well.
- Consider bathing your cat with a mild soap and water.
- Comb your cat regularly with a flea comb.
- Wash your cats bedding.
- Eliminate fleas and pests from the home..
Step 3: Diet Changes
- If your cat's dietary needs are not being met, it may suffer hair loss. Evaluate your cat's diet and make effort to change it.
- Try alternating between wet and dry food
- Consider an organic cat food.
- Vitamin supplements may help.
- Brewer's yeast and garlic supplements help your cat grow healthier fur.
Step 4: Reducing Stress
- Look into any factors that may or may not be resulting in undue stress for your cat.
- Have you moved?
- Have you added a new pet to the household?
- Have you changed your pets diet?
Conclusion
- Determining the cause for your cat's hair loss is one of the first steps toward treatment. You may want to take your cat into the vet for diagnosis and possible treatment. If your pet is suffering from pest related allergies, grooming can be a big help in eliminating hair loss and general itchiness and discomfort. Diet changes for the better could also help your cat, along with a vitamin supplement, and reducing stress from your cat's environment may also help.
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