There are bald patches on my cat's back legs.
It is normal for cats to shed fur and for you to find fur on your couch and clothing.It is important to know the difference between normal and abnormal hair loss.A variety of issues can cause hair loss in a cat, which is also known as alopecia on hind legs.
Poor nutrition is one of the factors that can lead to hair loss.Cat hair loss can be partial or complete.The skin surrounding the area of hair loss can appear normal, or it can have redness, bumps, and blisters.The underlying cause of hair loss must be determined in order to be treated.If a cat has hair loss and is scratching excessively, the itching problem should be investigated first.Some of the most common causes of hair loss on hind legs in cats are listed below.
Fleas are one of the most common reasons for hair loss in cats.Fleas can cause your cat a lot of pain, and many cats develop an allergy to flea bites.Flea bite hypersensitivity is very common in cats.In these cats, a single flea bite can cause severe and long-term itching which can lead to hair loss and can also cause open sores on the skin.Cats will chew or lick the hair off their legs if they have fleas or FAD.Hair loss around the neck, legs, and base of the tail can be seen along with miliary lesions, which are small blisters on the skin.
The most important treatment for flea allergy is to prevent fleabites.Fleas can be a problem for both indoor and outdoor cats and it is recommended to keep your cat on flea prevention monthly.
Fleas are the most common parasites to cause hair loss on hind legs.
Cats with pain can over-groom the pain areas.They may over-groom to the point of hair loss on their lower belly, the inside of their hind legs, and around their genitals in response to this pain.
It is important to be aware of signs of pain in cats and to contact your vet if you see any.
Discuss your pain therapy plan with your doctor.They have a plan that includes pain medications, laser therapy, and supplements.
Food, environmental, and flea allergies can cause hair loss on your cat's hindlegs.The first step in the treatment of allergies is to find the source of the allergy.When it comes to food allergies, most cats are allergic to a specific type of food.A hydrolyzed diet is a food that has gone through the process of being broken down into it's individual components.This will prevent your cat's immune system from being able to detect an allergy to the food.mold in the environment can cause itching, scratching, and overgrooming.
Cats are clean and well groomed.If your cat is grooming themselves to the point of hair loss or skin wounds, they can be suffering from an underlying medical or psychological issue.
Cats are groomed to make them feel better when they are anxious or stressed.If grooming behavior is performed out of context and frequently, it can become a problem.Cats commonly over groom in the abdomen, thighs, and lower back due to stress.It can be hard to note when the caregivers are not present.The hair is thin or absent in some areas.Some cats lick in one place while others groom in more than one area.
A change in the cat's daily routine, such as moving to a new house or the arrival of a family member, can cause Compulsive grooming.Tension between cats, too much competition for resources, and boredom are some of the stressors.
It's important to have your medical issues ruled out by your doctor.Cats with psychogenic alopecia will often have hair loss without inflammation of the skin, although severe overgrowing can result in secondary infections and irritation, and your cats hair under a microscope will appear pulled out entirely or broken off near the skins surface.