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If you have found that your feline friend is losing his or her hair, it is unfortunately usual in cats, and there are different causes of cat hair loss. Loss of hair is known as alopecia, and it can be random, or form a symmetrical pattern. Other than the exposed skin, you may see bumps, swelling or redness. If your cat has hair loss, but is otherwise in sound health, one of the most common causes is a parasite infection, especially fleas or mites. Ringworm can also lead to hair loss, and a sign that your cat is infected with ringworm is rounded lesions on the tail area, and face. Allergies, particularly food allergies, can also cause hair to fall out, and if your cat scratches at an itching area which is caused by an allergy, it just makes the hair fall out faster. A high quality diet, consisting mostly of meat, can help to prevent hair loss, as well as keep your cat in good health. Hair loss may also be a sign of various skin conditions or illnesses that cats can develop. If your cat is losing hair or the hair starts to feel brittle or coarse, your cat may have an excess of cortisone, a deficient thyroid hormone or an ulcer. Loss of hair due to an imbalance of hormones is common, and it denotes that new hair is not growing to replace the lost hair, and hormone treatment is available. If there seem to be no other causes, your cat may be over-grooming, or chewing his or her hair, a condition known as psychogenic alopecia. This is typically a symptom of anxiety or depression, and can be associated with the arrival of a new pet, moving house, even a change in routine or food. It can be distressing for any cat owner to find that their pet is losing hair. Nevertheless, it is important to determine the cause and then take the applicable action. What Is The Cat Plague? The Center of Disease Control has become very concerned with two aspects of the plague including the cat plague. Cats are being identified as being associated with the human plague. Straightforward Recommendations On All-Natural Remedy For Feline Diarrhea Diarrhea is a common medical problem that generally occurs in adult cats or kittens owing to changes in diet, viral infection, allergies, intestinal imbalances, internal blockage, or other health related issues. Adopting A Cat - Cat-Proofing Your House When you are going to adopt your first cat, you need to do some preparations to your home prior to bringing the cat home. Making Use Of Scratching Posts To Get Your Cat To Stop Scratching The Household Furniture Cats make great pets for a lot of reasons. They are fun, low maintenance and generally loyal pets. There are some disadvantages to owning cats as well, and a major one is the fact that they tend to scratch everything. Facts About Cat Claw Covers And The Benefits It Bring Clawing, or scratching at the furniture is a naturally habit for cats. They do this because it feels good to them. However, many cat owners are not quite happy with the result--torn up couches, scratched drapes, and more. Prevailing Health Concerns Of Cats If you are new to owning a cat, you may be surprised to find that health problems are a common thing. No matter what breed of cat you own, health problems are to be expected. Some may be hereditary, while others can easily be prevented. Learn Some Excellent Flea Treatments For Your Cats Your cat might have fleas if it seems itchy much of the time and you may see little black bugs jumping from the cat from time to time as well. Although outdoor cats are much more likely to get fleas, an indoor only cat is susceptible as well. |
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