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Hair loss in cats: what can it be and how to take care of it?
Hair loss in cats is common in some seasons. However, depending on the severity and characteristics, you need specific care.
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Find out what to do when there is hair loss in cats
Is hair loss in cats a cause for concern? Yes may be. Especially when it accompanies other signs, symptoms or behaviors.
There are some breeds that are more prone to hair loss than others. However, they all tend to lose hair, for example, in times of heat. However, hair loss is not always normal. Therefore, it deserves care and observation.
Like other mammals, cats “change” their hair from time to time. In this way, they renew themselves. However, when this drop is excessive, this is not a good sign. And in those cases, you need to take some action.
Among them are the examination of the cat's body, to analyze other signs. Still, a veterinary appointment for guidance is also important. Other relevant points concern the feline's behavior and its diet.
In short, there are several reasons that lead to hair loss in cats. Often they refer to health problems or changes that are affecting the feline. So be sure to check out the main reasons for hair loss below.
Likewise, see what to do to stop this problem. With that, your cat is healthy and fully happy. At the same time, you avoid stress with excess hair around the house and concerns about the health of the little one!
What causes cat hair to fall out?
There are numerous reasons that lead to hair loss in cats. See some of the main ones:
- Dermatitis;
- Stress and anxiety;
- Unbalanced diet;
- sunburn;
- Illnesses;
- Excessive bathing and others.
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What to do to stop hair loss in cats?
There are several strategies that help reduce hair loss in cats. We have listed the main ones for you below. That way, see how to control the loss of threads and also how to ensure the well-being of the pet.
brush your cat
The first step to prevent excessive hair loss in cats is daily brushing. She helps remove the hair that is already loose on the animal's body. Also, they are important to help clean and unclog pores.
For that, take some precautions. First, get your cat used to being brushed once a day. Or at least every other day. Also, turn the brushing moment into a cuddle moment. Thus, the feline tends to be calmer.
Another important point is: choose the correct brush. There are several models. While some won't even make a difference in the coat, others can harm the cat. So, to find an effective and safe one, ask your veterinarian for advice.
Finally, never press the brush against the fur and skin of the feline. This can hurt you and, instead of decreasing the cat's hair loss, increase it.
Be careful with food
Another very important issue when the cat is losing hair exaggeratedly is to analyze its diet. The feline diet is composed mostly of proteins. They must correspond to at least 30% of what is given to the animal.
This is essential for hair renewal and muscle and skin maintenance. When this proportion is not followed, then the tendency is for the cat's skin and hair to suffer. And this, in turn, leads to hair loss.
So make sure your cat has a quality food available. Also, check if it is specific to your feline. For example, if he is neutered, he must follow a diet for neutered cats.
Also, be sure to consult your vet for tips. Likewise, discuss with him the possibility of enriching the feline diet with natural foods. Thus, he eats the nutrients directly from the source, without preservatives or harmful dyes.
Ensure veterinary follow-up
Well, as hair loss in cats could not be, it deserves a veterinary consultation. Especially when the fall accompanies wounds. Or even when large pieces of hairless skin appear.
This way, the veterinarian will be able to analyze your cat properly. For this, you can examine it in person, as well as order blood tests. With all this, it becomes easier to identify the real reason for hair loss.
Keep the anti-fleas up to date
Another very important issue against hair loss in cats refers to the anti-flea. Cats often lose hair by scratching the same region of the body insistently. And that could be a sign of parasites on your skin.
So, always remember to keep the flea and dewormer up to date. To do this, see what the drug leaflet indicates in search of information about the frequency of intake. Also, be sure, once again, to consult the veterinarian.
Analyze behavior to understand hair loss in cats
Often the reason for cat hair loss is illustrated by the insistent licks they give in the same region. Although this act of licking is hygienic for cats, in excess it damages the hair and leads to loss.
And these insistent licking, in turn, usually signal anxiety and stress. Therefore, analyze these behaviors. Along with that, think of possible reasons why the cat is anxious.
Among the most common are the arrival of new members in the family, whether they are from the animal kingdom or not. Likewise, change in the arrangement of furniture and in the house. Other issues are routine changes.
Also, don't forget to consider that the cat might be bored. If this is a possibility, see if your home offers high places for him to play. Likewise, if he gets attention from you daily, with games and caresses.
From this, it will be possible to identify what bothers the feline and the reason for the cat's hair loss. Also, what to do to correct the situation.
Signs that the cat is aging
Do you recognize the signs of an aging cat? Know that this is necessary to adapt your pet's life. See how to notice and what to do.
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