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Old February 26th 06, 05:33 PM posted to rec.pets.cats.health+behav
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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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Old February 26th 06, 06:23 PM posted to rec.pets.cats.health+behav
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"lori" wrote in message
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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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Old February 26th 06, 09:07 PM posted to rec.pets.cats.health+behav
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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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Old February 26th 06, 09:11 PM posted to rec.pets.cats.health+behav
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"lori" wrote in message
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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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Old March 1st 06, 12:40 AM posted to rec.pets.cats.health+behav
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"Morgen" wrote in message
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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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Old March 1st 06, 12:41 AM posted to rec.pets.cats.health+behav
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"lori" wrote in message
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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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Old March 1st 06, 01:45 AM posted to rec.pets.cats.health+behav
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"bob" wrote in message
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"cybercat" wrote in message
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"lori" wrote in message
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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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Old March 1st 06, 03:28 AM posted to rec.pets.cats.health+behav
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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
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Old March 2nd 06, 10:35 PM posted to rec.pets.cats.health+behav
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bob wrote:
"lori" wrote in message
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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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Old March 2nd 06, 10:35 PM posted to rec.pets.cats.health+behav
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"cybercat" wrote in message
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"bob" wrote in message
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"cybercat" wrote in message
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"lori" wrote in message
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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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