bald spot on belly
 

My six year old cat, Delilah, has a spot on her belly that appears to
be bald, but has very short hair growth upon closer look. We took her
to the vet, and based on the very healthy appearance of her skin under
the fur, diagnosed her with "psychogenic alopecia" and told us she was
just excessively grooming that area and not to worry. She's at her
normal weight and normal activity levels (VERY high!), and strictly
indoors.

Normally, I would listen to the vet and just move on- he's very adept
and knows a great deal about cats, but I'm concerned that it might be
something more after doing a web search on hair loss in cats. Should I
take her for another opinion or is "psychogenic alopecia" common and
something that can be diagnosed from a close look at her belly?

Any response much appreciated.

Chel and Delilah

On 16 Jan 2004 06:30:01 -0800, (chel) wrote:

My six year old cat, Delilah, has a spot on her belly that appears to
be bald, but has very short hair growth upon closer look. We took her
to the vet, and based on the very healthy appearance of her skin under
the fur, diagnosed her with "psychogenic alopecia" and told us she was
just excessively grooming that area and not to worry. She's at her
normal weight and normal activity levels (VERY high!), and strictly
indoors.

Normally, I would listen to the vet and just move on- he's very adept
and knows a great deal about cats, but I'm concerned that it might be
something more after doing a web search on hair loss in cats. Should I
take her for another opinion or is "psychogenic alopecia" common and
something that can be diagnosed from a close look at her belly?

Any response much appreciated.

Chel and Delilah

Have you considered a contact allergy? What is she laying on mostly?
Perhaps if you get her a new pillow or towels to use it might help.

On 16 Jan 2004 06:30:01 -0800, (chel) wrote:

My six year old cat, Delilah, has a spot on her belly that appears to
be bald, but has very short hair growth upon closer look. We took her
to the vet, and based on the very healthy appearance of her skin under
the fur, diagnosed her with "psychogenic alopecia" and told us she was
just excessively grooming that area and not to worry. She's at her
normal weight and normal activity levels (VERY high!), and strictly
indoors.

Normally, I would listen to the vet and just move on- he's very adept
and knows a great deal about cats, but I'm concerned that it might be
something more after doing a web search on hair loss in cats. Should I
take her for another opinion or is "psychogenic alopecia" common and
something that can be diagnosed from a close look at her belly?

Any response much appreciated.

Chel and Delilah

Have you considered a contact allergy? What is she laying on mostly?
Perhaps if you get her a new pillow or towels to use it might help.

On 16 Jan 2004 06:30:01 -0800, (chel) wrote:

My six year old cat, Delilah, has a spot on her belly that appears to
be bald, but has very short hair growth upon closer look. We took her
to the vet, and based on the very healthy appearance of her skin under
the fur, diagnosed her with "psychogenic alopecia" and told us she was
just excessively grooming that area and not to worry. She's at her
normal weight and normal activity levels (VERY high!), and strictly
indoors.

Normally, I would listen to the vet and just move on- he's very adept
and knows a great deal about cats, but I'm concerned that it might be
something more after doing a web search on hair loss in cats. Should I
take her for another opinion or is "psychogenic alopecia" common and
something that can be diagnosed from a close look at her belly?

Any response much appreciated.

Chel and Delilah

Have you considered a contact allergy? What is she laying on mostly?
Perhaps if you get her a new pillow or towels to use it might help.