Hair loss in cats

Hair loss in cats are an unsightly problem and these are the most common area affected and the most likely diagnosis:-

• itchy alopecia at the tip of the ear together with crusty and sometimes ulcerative lesion (most likely diagnosis scabies)

• Alopecia at the area just above the eyes (most likely demodex mites)

• Focal or singular rounded alopecia of the size of 5 or 10 sen at either the limbs, body or the base of the tail. Can appears blackish and crusty (Fungal)

• Thinning of hair along both side of the flank and sometimes lower abdomen area (furmites or sometimes stress induce)

 The siamese or mixed siamese can suffer from heriditary familial alopecia. These are manifest as non itchy alopecia of both ear pinna (total hair loss of both ear flap).

Unlike dogs, fur loss associated with food allergy are rare (thats why we seldom see catfood with hypoallergenic labels). So, if your cats are suffering from fur loss and alopecia do visit a vet for a check. Goodnews are most of the condition above can be treated.