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cat losing fur on back of legs
my outdoor cat in florida is losing fur on the rear of his hind legs. he's a
neutered male about 3 yrs old, in seemingly good health. any suggestions what could cause this? lori |
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cat losing fur on back of legs
"lori" wrote in message
... my outdoor cat in florida is losing fur on the rear of his hind legs. he's a neutered male about 3 yrs old, in seemingly good health. any suggestions what could cause this? lori It could be allergies. Cats allowed outside need regular flea treatment. I use Frontline on my cat and dog. Alison |
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cat losing fur on back of legs
Where does your cat go outside? Is he grooming his hind quarters a lot?
The hair may be shortening because he is rubbing against something like a fallen log or sitting on something he shouldn't, like gravel. He may be grooming excessively in that area because of irritation or fleas. Check him over and see what it looks like under the fur. Brush a bit and see if any hair comes off and fills the brush. Also watch to see if an animal is contributing to the hair loss. If he's playing with another animal, that animal may be pulling the hair out. Are there any bare spots? Any open sores? Need more info to be really helpful. |
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cat losing fur on back of legs
"lori" wrote in message ... my outdoor cat in florida is losing fur on the rear of his hind legs. he's a neutered male about 3 yrs old, in seemingly good health. any suggestions what could cause this? Does he have little bumps along the backs of his legs, in a straight line running up the back? |
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cat losing fur on back of legs
"Morgen" wrote in message oups.com... Where does your cat go outside? Is he grooming his hind quarters a lot? he just goes in the local area around, in the bushes, etc..i don't notice him cleaning that area more than anywhere else and he doesn't seem bothered by it. it's along the rearof the hind legs and also kind of wraps around his side.. The hair may be shortening because he is rubbing against something like a fallen log or sitting on something he shouldn't, like gravel. He may be grooming excessively in that area because of irritation or fleas. Check him over and see what it looks like under the fur. Brush a bit and see if any hair comes off and fills the brush. Also watch to see if an animal is contributing to the hair loss. If he's playing with another animal, that animal may be pulling the hair out. Are there any bare spots? Any open sores? no sores, no other animals--it's not out in patches, but just overall out on the rear of the legs and starting to wrap around the side? lori. Need more info to be really helpful. |
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cat losing fur on back of legs
"cybercat" wrote in message ... "lori" wrote in message ... my outdoor cat in florida is losing fur on the rear of his hind legs. he's a neutered male about 3 yrs old, in seemingly good health. any suggestions what could cause this? Does he have little bumps along the backs of his legs, in a straight line running up the back? i don't see any bumps, just fur loss. lori. |
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cat losing fur on back of legs
"bob" wrote in message . .. "cybercat" wrote in message ... "lori" wrote in message ... my outdoor cat in florida is losing fur on the rear of his hind legs. he's a neutered male about 3 yrs old, in seemingly good health. any suggestions what could cause this? Does he have little bumps along the backs of his legs, in a straight line running up the back? i don't see any bumps, just fur loss. lori. You should feel for them. If he has bumps I bet I know what it is. |
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cat losing fur on back of legs
Where does your cat go outside? Is he grooming his hind quarters a lot?
The hair may be shortening because he is rubbing against something like a fallen log or sitting on something he shouldn't, like gravel. He may be grooming excessively in that area because of irritation or fleas. Check him over and see what it looks like under the fur. Brush a bit and see if any hair comes off and fills the brush. Also watch to see if an animal is contributing to the hair loss. If he's playing with another animal, that animal may be pulling the hair out. Are there any bare spots? Any open sores? Need more info to be really helpful. My Sammy had the same problem and my ex's Furball does also and they are all indoor only babies. My Sammy has outgrown it but ex's Furball still has it. The vet said it could be from "Hard surfaces", as she put it, but all the floors are carpet except the kitchen. She also said it could be from jumping from high place or from just setting too but and wearing the fur off which both Sammy and Furball do a lot. They will set for the longest time and just stare and even look like they are sleeping at times. Also they both were on the skinny side at the time so that could cause their bones to rub on whatever maybe. My babies http://members.aol.com/larrystark/ |
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cat losing fur on back of legs
wrote in message oups.com... bob wrote: "lori" wrote in message ... my outdoor cat in florida is losing fur on the rear of his hind legs. he's a neutered male about 3 yrs old, in seemingly good health. any suggestions what could cause this? giardia, parasites, check for parasites, very easy to miss, simple to cure how and where would i check for parasites? can you post a link to a picture of what i'm looking for perhaps? thanks in advance. lori |
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cat losing fur on back of legs
"cybercat" wrote in message ... "bob" wrote in message . .. "cybercat" wrote in message ... "lori" wrote in message ... my outdoor cat in florida is losing fur on the rear of his hind legs. he's a neutered male about 3 yrs old, in seemingly good health. any suggestions what could cause this? Does he have little bumps along the backs of his legs, in a straight line running up the back? i don't see any bumps, just fur loss. lori. You should feel for them. If he has bumps I bet I know what it is. well, don't keep me in suspense......what do you think it might be? lori |
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