Why is my cat losing hair on his 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.
Why does my cat have extra skin on his belly?
The excess skin serves as an added layer of protection to shield them against injury. If you carefully observe a cat’s movement you’ll also notice that the extra skin gives a cat the ability to stretch out when in full flight.
Why does my cat kick with his hind legs?
In any case, the primordial pouch is a natural part of a cat’s anatomy and serves a variety of purposes – especially in the wild. If you have ever watched cats fight (even if they are playing) you’ll notice that they regularly kick at their opponent’s abdominal area with their hind legs – which is known as ‘bunny kicking’.
Why is my senior cat losing so much weight?
You noticed that your senior cat’s fur has been looking pretty scruffy lately. He’s been eating like crazy, but he’s still losing weight. He’s suddenly acting hyper and crying in the night, and when you go to clean the litter box, it’s flooded with pee.
Why did my cat lose all her hair on her belly?
She was pregnant and after having her four adorable kittens lost all of her hair on her belly and inside of back legs. The hair never grew back, but she never had any other symptoms, so our vet said it was hormonal. Last year she started losing weight. No other changes.
Is the cat paralyzed from the waist down?
My indoor cat is paralyzed from the waist down. That is an interesting post because my sister has two cats who are indoor cats. Tige has never had a litter so she does have that floppy sack of belly – which looks even bigger. She doesn’t overgroom and she is not off food etc.
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.
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.