Several health conditions can cause hair loss in cats. Hair loss in cats is often concentrated in one area and differs from natural shedding.

An allergy to flea bites is a common cause of hair loss in cats. Some cats and dogs are allergic to flea saliva which triggers hair loss. Scratching flea bites can also make the hair loss worse.

Other allergies can also cause hair loss in cats. A cat may be allergic to chemicals and other substances in its environment. Some cats experience hair loss after the use of medications.

Folliculitis is an infection of the hair follicles that can cause hair loss in cats. After other conditions are ruled out and folliculitis is diagnosed, the condition is typically treated with antibiotics. Hair loss in cats can be caused by other infections as well.

A fungal infection that can cause hair loss is ringworm. Oral medications and dips may be used to treat ringworm.

Hair loss in cats can be a symptom of hyperthyroidism. There may be hair loss or the hair may easily pull out which can cause hair loss during brushing and grooming.

Excessive grooming is a nervous habit that some cats develop in reaction to stress and changes in their environment. Excessive grooming can cause hair loss in cats.

Cat hair loss may be from sunburn. The ears of white cats are most likely to get sunburn. Suntan lotion can be used to protect the cats ears from sunburn.

Some cats develop hair loss during pregnancy. This hair loss is commonly referred to as blowing her coat. The nursing cat may also experience hair loss.

Kittens of some cat breeds experience hair loss as they mature. The kittens of hairless cat breeds may be born with hair and may lose most of it.

Cats tend to have a thinner hair thickness on their foreheads due to the scent glands that are present there. A cat owner may mistake this thinner fur as a sign of cat hair loss.

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