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Why is there no hair on my cats belly?

Why is there no hair on my cats belly?

Stress and anxiety: When cats are stressed and obsessively lick and scratch, they can lose hair. Vets call this “psychogenic alopecia.” Cats that have it tend to pick at their belly, sides, and legs. It’s most common in female purebreds with nervous personalities.

Will my cats belly fur grow back?

The belly area is a common area for cats to groom excessively, often as a result of a feline allergy. It is also possible that she is grooming excessively out of an obsessive/compulsive behavior. If, however, the hair on your cat’s belly truly never did grow back, it seems unlikely that it ever will.

Are cats bellies supposed to be bald?

In short, the cat is licking off all his or her hair. Often the belly is nearly as bald as if it were shaved. Sometimes a Mohawk of normal fur makes a stripe down the back, surrounded by bald spots on either sides. Sometimes it is the lower back itself that is bald.

Why is my cat going bald on her hind legs?

It’s also possible that your cat is overgrooming because of stress. The bottom line is, if your pet is experiencing hair loss, it’s best to take it to the vet to find out the underlying cause and whether it can be successfully treated, managed, or prevented.

What kind of hair loss does a cat have?

Some cats have hereditary alopecia. For example, Sphynx cats are born without hair and never grow any. Another type of normal hair loss is pinnal alopecia – hair loss on the outside of the ear pinnae — which is common in Siamese cats but usually resolves on its own.

What kind of bald patches do cats have?

What cat guardians typically notice is bald patches on a cat’s belly or the inside of her legs, but the areas can also extend to the flanks, tail and other parts of the cat’s body.

What kind of hair loss does a Siamese cat have?

Another type of normal hair loss is pinnal alopecia – hair loss on the outside of the ear pinnae — which is common in Siamese cats but usually resolves on its own.

Can a cat have no hair on its belly?

Potentially any part of the body that a cat can reach with its tongue could be affected but denuding the entire belly or sides of the flanks are common areas affected. The skin would appear to normal in all respects, except it has no hair. There are two challenges with a cat having this syndrome.

Why did my cat lose all her hair?

My cat Mittens pulled all the hair off her belly and the inside of her hind legs and after some testing they discovered she had hyperthyroidism. As soon as I started the medication for it her hair grew back.

What causes a cat to have bald spots?

Bald spots are a common occurrence in cats, they can affect many parts of the body and for any number of reasons. Hair loss can be in one small area, such as an abscess, multiple lesions (ringworm), or large patches of hair loss with conditions such as psychogenic alopecia, hyperthyroidism and Cushing’s syndrome.

When to take your cat to the vet for hair loss?

A veterinarian can better pinpoint the cause of your cat’s hair loss when you share accompanying symptoms. If your cat’s belly looks like Vin Diesel’s head, it’s time to call a veterinarian. Cats lose hair for many reasons, some dull, some dire. Watch for other clues — like itching, biting or weakness — to narrow down potential diagnoses.