Why does my cat have bald spots on his front legs?
Cats hair thinning or hair loss, which is also known as alopecia, on hind legs can be caused by a variety of issues from fleas, allergies, a bacterial infection, or stress.
Parasites: Fleas, mites, lice, and ticks can make them scratch and lick, too, causing bald spots and even sores. Vets call this “psychogenic alopecia.” Cats that have it tend to pick at their belly, sides, and legs. It’s most common in female purebreds with nervous personalities.
What causes a cat to have bald spots?
Bald spots are a common occurrence in cats, they can affect many parts of the body and for any number of reasons. Hair loss can be in one small area, such as an abscess, multiple lesions (ringworm), or large patches of hair loss with conditions such as psychogenic alopecia, hyperthyroidism and Cushing’s syndrome.
Why does my cat have hair on her back?
We do not think this is ringworm as it is not real red – more like hair worn off and then just a pinkish bald area. It could be described as being mildly scabby at places. Each spot is maybe about 1/4 inch in diameter. Also, it’s weird that the two spots are pretty much the same size and at exactly the same place on both back feet.
Is there hair on the back of my Cat’s ankle?
Since they’re in the back two legs There isn’t a ton of hair on the back of the cat’s ankle (hock).
Why does my cat have patches on his head?
It spreads like wildfire and can cause patches of hair loss with little rings in the middle. There can be sores on the head, ears, and front legs, but in more serious cases it can infect the cat’s whole body – aaaawww…ringworm can be acquired through touching an infected cat, or its bedding and dishes.
Bald spots are a common occurrence in cats, they can affect many parts of the body and for any number of reasons. Hair loss can be in one small area, such as an abscess, multiple lesions (ringworm), or large patches of hair loss with conditions such as psychogenic alopecia, hyperthyroidism and Cushing’s syndrome.
We do not think this is ringworm as it is not real red – more like hair worn off and then just a pinkish bald area. It could be described as being mildly scabby at places. Each spot is maybe about 1/4 inch in diameter. Also, it’s weird that the two spots are pretty much the same size and at exactly the same place on both back feet.
Why does my cat have hot spots on his skin?
Hair usually falls out in these areas. The skin becomes very irritated and cats will often lick and bite at the area. Hot spots can be caused by a number of things, including flea bites, mites, poor grooming, and allergies. You vet can make a diagnosis after examining your cat. Treatment depends on the cause.
What to do if your cat has lost all of his hair?
If your cat has lost hair due to ringworm, you’ll likely notice that the area of hair loss is circular. If you suspect that ringworm may be the reasons behind your cat’s hair loss, you can bring them into your veterinarian. They can do a fungal culture or a skin biopsy to confirm that your cat has ringworm.
