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My 6 week old kitten has lost big patches of fur
I have agreed to take on a kitten that has had significant hair loss. Thyroid isn't swollen, she eats and drinks well and plays fine with the other kittens. her skin is soft and supple, no sign of flakeynes or dander. Im sure she will need to see a vet but i was wondering if anyone has dealt with this one (seemly) symptom and what the outcome was. Thank you
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This a condition called cat alopecia. There are many possible reasons for hair loss in a cat, some of them serious and some of them not so serious. If your cat has hair loss, you should take her to the vet for a diagnosis and treatment.
Alopecia usually causes patches of hair loss. The location of the hair loss will help with the diagnosis.
Your cat may have other symptoms, as well. Her skin may be red or inflamed where the hair is falling out. She may be scratching or licking those areas. She could have a myriad of other symptoms, depending upon the cause of the hair loss.
It can be somewhat difficult to diagnose cat alopecia because there are so many possible causes to rule out. Your vet will start with a thorough physical exam. He or she may do a number or special tests, such as blood tests, a urinalysis, examining your cat’s skin under a special light, scraping her skin for some cells to examine under a microscope, and/or a skin biopsy.
Please take your kitten to the vet ASAP.
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