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Old 12-11-2010, 12:55 AM
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Default Re: My cat is losing hair and has little scabs on his body

There are a few possible scenarios which might cause a cat to lose his hair and develop some scabs.

1) Hormones
2) Fleas and parasites
3) Ringworm infections
4) Stress
5) Over-grooming
6) Allergies
7) Illness

The only way a vet could determine the cause is by isolating and then eliminating each of the possibility, which takes time, and which you could do on your own (before rushing off to the vet).

You appear to have isolated and eliminated No. 1 and 2. Have you considered the possibility of allergy? Has there been any change in your cat's diet? Or has there been any new furniture item in your home, e.g. new carpet?

And has there been any major upheaval or changes in your home? Like moving to a new place, bringing a new cat home, or even your spending less time at home than usual? Those do stress out a cat.

Try watching him for other symptoms like loss of appetite, increase in thirst, litter box habits and temperament - is he more irritated than usual?

Those are typical questions a vet will ask, so knowing the answer will greatly help the vet in identifying the hair loss and scabs.
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