balding cat

[FrenchHen]

I have a cat who's losing his fur starting on his bum and working its way up his flanks. He has no fleas, it's not ringworm, and they don't think it's mites.

The vet said it could be 3 things:
thyroid
food allergy
stress (the cat might need anti-depressant meds!!!!)

Anyone have this happen before?

 

[Chef]

Have you used any frontline or anything like that? Our cat will lick itself bald and when we put the frontline on her she stops. My brother in laws dog had the same problem. You don't see the fleas or anything but they constantly lick and bite at there back end. It's worth a try if you havn't already. Good luck!

chef

 

[FrenchHen]

I put advantage on a few weeks ago.

Bald spot between the shoulder blades.

 

[KellyHM]

I had a hyperthyroid cat that did that...might want to get his levels checked...it's not that expensive of a test.

 

[FrenchHen]

We get the results Monday.

Was the treatment costly?

 

[KellyHM]

No, it's not very expensive. She passed away 2 years ago (cancer) so I can't remember exactly but it wasn't bad.

 

[FrenchHen]

That's reassuring.

It cost $180 for the visit and bloodwork.

 

[PitterPaws]

I once had a Sheltie dog with that same problem only he was losing all his fir from the front. The vet said it was Thyroid.

 

[FrenchHen]

I was mostly concerned because he likes to sleep on my head.

 

[cluckychick]

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My cat also does this, vet says allergies, as long as I use frontline he does fine.