The cat spends a lot of time grooming itself to keep itself clean, but when we start to see large amounts of hair on the ground we have to worryas it is very possible that his health is weakening.
If we are concerned about our friend's behavior, it is time to ask why does my cat pull her hair.
Why do you pull your hair out?
There are many reasons why a cat can start to pull out clumps of hair, which are the following:
- Food allergies: the itching caused by the allergy can be so intense that the animal is hurt in this way.
- External parasites: if you have fleas, ticks or mites, or a parasitic infection such as scabies, it may be the case that the cat is without hair in some areas of its body.
- Physical diseases: if you have a kidney problem it could also be that you pulled your hair trying to find the source of your pain.
- StressIf he lives in a bad environment or if you have recently adopted him, he can react by pulling his hair out.
When do we have to worry?
The cat is very clean. Grooms itself many times throughout the day. During the summer it is normal for a lot of hair to fall out, since it is the molting season. However, when the feline tears off large amounts of its fur and if it looks very nervous and restless we will have to take it to the vet for you to examine.
What to do to help you?
At the veterinary clinic they will analyze skin samples and they will perform a blood test. With this, the professional will be able to know what is the cause of the cat's behavior and will be able to give us a solution. Thus, if for example it is due to a Food Allergy, will suggest us to give you a hypoallergenic diet; if it is due to external parasites, he will put an antiparasitic treatment; if it turns out that you have a disease such as kidney stones, you will be given specific medications; and if what you have is stress, we can help you with these tips.
Thus, little by little he will recover 🙂.