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Why does a cat lose hair: several unexpected reasons and treatments
26.06.2023 14:27
When cat hair starts to lie around everywhere, the owners' patience is running out. In this case, most people start to intensively comb their pet.
But this is not a solution to the problem, but only the elimination of its consequences. First, you need to figure out what caused it. After all, an animal cannot shed all the time.
Experts have named the reasons why cats may start losing hair.
If we talk about molting, it mainly occurs in autumn and spring. Sometimes it lasts for 1-3 months, which is associated with a violation of metabolic processes in the pet's body.
Main reasons
1. Stress and old age can trigger a number of diseases in cats. Hair may start to fall out after moving or separation from the owner.
2. Pregnancy and hormonal changes also leave their mark. It is important to monitor the quality of food during this period.
3. It is possible that your pet lacks B vitamins, which can occur when feeding low-quality food.
4. Parasites and fleas in particular can cause itching, which causes the animal to scratch the inflammation.
5. Diseases may include allergies, lichen, adenitis (inflammation of the sebaceous glands), folliculitis (damage to the hair follicles), alopecia (baldness), seborrhea (congenital or acquired disease), and hypotrichosis (genetic disease).
Treatment
It is best to consult a veterinarian who, after examination, will help you choose the appropriate food and treatment, and also tell you how to cope with a stressful situation.
