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Hi. I have a kitten (named Shadow) who's 2 months old. She used to be very fluffy, but as of late she's been losing fur. We know it's not shedding for several reasons (we don't see fur all over the place, or have it on us after holding her, etc.) We thought it might have been soap from giving her a flea bath, or maybe something else that got on her. We have five other cats, one of them as young as she, and they're all fine. They eat the same food, drink the same water, and since Shadow is still pretty young, she doesn't go anywhere out of our yard when outside. Does anyone know anything that might be causing her fur to thin, but not spread to the other cats? (link)
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Cats (and all animals for that matter) coats undergo seasonal changes throughout the year. If her hair is just generally thinner than usual, it could possibly be she is just losing hair that she grew to keep her warmer in the winter. Less hair will trap less heat. It's perfectly normal, you just might not notice it as much in your other cats if they are a different breed.
If she is losing it in patches, however, you might want to consult your vet.
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Well, she was just born in April, and it was pretty warm this year during that month (and May.) Her brother (the other kitten that's her age) isn't losing hair or anything, and neither is her mother. Thanks for the advice though :) I'll keep it in mind.
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