Why is my cat losing hair on the back legs?
Folliculitis is typically due to an underlying condition or some type of allergy. Although rare, alopecia areata is also a cause of hair loss in cats. Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease that usually results in noninflammatory hair loss. That is, there are no signs of redness, itching or scabbing on the cat’s skin.
Why does my cat have hair on her ankle?
There isn’t a ton of hair on the back of the cat’s ankle (hock). When a cat uses the litter box, when a cat eats at a dish, when a cat “readies” herself to jump from one location to another (you know how they jiggle back and forth on their back legs before they jump or pounce on a toy), the cat often sits “on its hocks”.
What to do if your cat has bald patches on his back?
If your cat has bald patches on back legs, it is always recommended that you apply the appropriate medications as advised by the specialist to prevent the spread of that condition over the entire legs. The same applies to when the cat has started showing signs of hair loss on its tail.
When to take your cat to the vet for hair loss?
The ASPCA recommends bringing your cat to the veterinarian, as hair loss can be caused by fleas, food allergies, a bacterial infection or even an autoimmune disease. Hair loss, or alopecia, in cats can range from treatable to serious. Have your cat diagnosed and treated for the condition causing its hair loss. Cuteness FYI – Can Pets Fall In Love?
What causes hair loss on the back of a cat?
Cat hair loss or thinning hair down the middle of the back to the rump indicates a flea problem. The chance that cat flea allergy is likely the cause increases if the hair loss is accompanied by bumps or scabs.
Why is my cat going bald on her hind legs?
It’s also possible that your cat is overgrooming because of stress. The bottom line is, if your pet is experiencing hair loss, it’s best to take it to the vet to find out the underlying cause and whether it can be successfully treated, managed, or prevented.
What causes a cat to lose its back legs?
Acquired heart disease develops later in life, and is more common in older cats. It can be triggered by an injury, infection, or wear and tear on the heart muscle. Heart disease can cause a gradual weakening of a cat’s back legs, if inadequate blood flow reaches the legs. It can also lead to sudden paralysis of the hind limbs.
What kind of hair loss does a Siamese cat have?
Another type of normal hair loss is pinnal alopecia – hair loss on the outside of the ear pinnae — which is common in Siamese cats but usually resolves on its own.
