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marcerella02 · 11-27-2007, 12:11 PM

ok so i came home today from school and noticed that our newly aquired cat has to bald spots on his body now.... were NOT there yesterday... but his hair may have been thinning there.... but not enough that i took notice... again... large fat cat... on a horrible cat food. Could it be stress.... my grandma used to be home all the time... no one is home during the day for him... plus i'm changing his food to Wellness... could either of those things be it?? I think he drinks an abnormal amount but my grandma says he has always been a really big drinker (i know most cats dont' drink much but i read that some do and i know someone on here said their cat drinks like crazy too so i'm not that worried about it) so can anyone help with the hair loss?

MyFairLacy · 11-30-2007, 03:44 PM

Most likely, it is due to stress. But it could also be a medical problem. This website has a list of problems that have hair loss as a symptom, the most common are allergies, stress, and hyperthyroidism - although I doubt it's hyperthyroidism since he's overweight. Most likely stress

http://www.peteducation.com/article....&articleid=195

Ladymom · 11-30-2007, 04:28 PM

Where are the bald spots? Cats will sometimes lick one spot bald when they are stressed just like a dog with a hot spot.

Drinking huge amounts of water is not normal. Cats can be transient diabetics (it comes and goes). You should mention this to your grandmother and have her get him checked just to be safe.

Gracie2006 · 11-30-2007, 05:55 PM

I would take kitty to the vet to rule out a fungal infection or flea bite dermatitis, both of which afflicted one of my cats. Both are treatable.

11-27-2007, 12:11 PM	#1
marcerella02 Loved by Layla Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 11,257	need MORE cat help! ok so i came home today from school and noticed that our newly aquired cat has to bald spots on his body now.... were NOT there yesterday... but his hair may have been thinning there.... but not enough that i took notice... again... large fat cat... on a horrible cat food. Could it be stress.... my grandma used to be home all the time... no one is home during the day for him... plus i'm changing his food to Wellness... could either of those things be it?? I think he drinks an abnormal amount but my grandma says he has always been a really big drinker (i know most cats dont' drink much but i read that some do and i know someone on here said their cat drinks like crazy too so i'm not that worried about it) so can anyone help with the hair loss? __________________ http://misscanam.blogspot.com/ Layla 's Simon

11-30-2007, 03:44 PM	#2
MyFairLacy Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 11,003	Most likely, it is due to stress. But it could also be a medical problem. This website has a list of problems that have hair loss as a symptom, the most common are allergies, stress, and hyperthyroidism - although I doubt it's hyperthyroidism since he's overweight. Most likely stress http://www.peteducation.com/article....&articleid=195 __________________ ~Magnifique Yorkies~ Purchasing from backyard breeders, pet shops, and puppymills perpetuates the suffering of other dogs. Educate yourself and buy from reputable breeders or rescue.

11-30-2007, 04:28 PM	#3
Ladymom Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 8,317	Where are the bald spots? Cats will sometimes lick one spot bald when they are stressed just like a dog with a hot spot. Drinking huge amounts of water is not normal. Cats can be transient diabetics (it comes and goes). You should mention this to your grandmother and have her get him checked just to be safe. __________________ http://www.myladysdogbows.com/ http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref...6213341?ref=nf

11-30-2007, 05:55 PM	#4
Gracie2006 Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sequim, Wa Posts: 4,541	I would take kitty to the vet to rule out a fungal infection or flea bite dermatitis, both of which afflicted one of my cats. Both are treatable. __________________ Gracie loves Bailey. Holly loves Tucker. Proud member of the YT Gracie Girls.