The reasons why a cat falls out may be different. Often the owners of tetrapods face such a problem. This can be either a natural process or a signal of a disease.
Consider the most common reasons why a cat falls out.
The first of these is adenitis of the sebaceous glands. This is a disease in cats that is quite rare. Symptoms are the appearance of patches with
crusts on the head, ears, and the hair is easily pulled out. In order to confirm this disease, it is necessary to conduct a biopsy of the skin of the animal. Treatment consists of the use of antiseborrhoeic shampoos, if the case is more severe, steroids are prescribed.
One of the most common reasons why a cat falls out is food allergy. In order to identify which particular product the reaction is, it is necessary to tentatively exclude one of the animal’s diets. Allergies are treated by a change in diet.
The reason that the cat falls out with shreds may be alopecia, which is caused by injection. Most often, it manifests itself in places where injections are made. Loss may begin even several months after the end of the course of injections. Treatment is not required, the hair will grow back after a while.
Folliculitis is a disease of cats that manifests itself on the face, neck. Its symptoms: crusting, itching, hair loss. It is treated with antibiotics for 3 weeks.
The cat also has wool because of a disease such as seborrhea. It is also manifested by peeling, skin irritation and an unpleasant odor. To diagnose seborrhea, you need to do a blood test. The treatment is prescribed by the veterinarian, usually these are fatty acid supplements, special shampoos.
The fact that the cat's hair falls out can be a signal for such a serious disease as granuloma. It is caused by an infection, the symptoms of which are hard nodules on the skin of an animal, possibly of different sizes. Granuloma is treated with surgery. It is removed, after which the animal must undergo a course of antibiotics.
Some types of lice can also cause hair loss. Infection with them is still manifested by itching, the appearance of a crust. Pyrethrin or ivermectin will help to get rid of lice.
A natural cause of hair loss is a cat's pregnancy or lactation period. Usually in such cases, the hair is restored itself.
Another reason is psychogenic, for example, if the animal has suffered stress. A help for recovery will be getting rid of its cause, limiting the possibility of excessive licking of the coat.
A reaction to medication can also be a cause for loss. Symptoms are still accompanied by itching, redness, and crusting. The treatment will be to stop taking the drug.
A serious disease accompanied by hair loss is ringworm. It appears due to infection with several fungi. Diagnosed by sowing crops. After detection, prescribe miconazole, intraconazole orally.