If you notice your cat excessively licking or scratching certain areas of his body check to see if you spot any signs of scaly skin.
Cat has dry skin and losing fur.
Have a question about cat hair loss.
The scabs become larger and then the hair falls out in small tufts.
Persistent dandruff may be a sign of poor nutrition inadequate grooming or an underlying medical problem.
If your cat is pregnant you will need to make your veterinarian aware immediately as some medications for the skin can have an impact on the developing fetus.
Cats may have scaly skin for a number of reasons some of which are minor such as dry skin.
My cat has been suffering from hair loss for about six months now.
The skin area left behind is pink and clear but he is uncomfortable.
Scaly skin often looks like dandruff but can also consist of larger flakes that can be seen through your cat rsquo s hair.
To help provide the best answer possible please include your cat s medical history such as age breed medications skin condition location your cat is losing hair and any changes in behavior.
A cat losing hair also called alopecia in cats can be complete or partial and happens in felines for a variety of reasons the most common of which is skin allergies experts say.
He gets scabs around his neck and hind quarters as well as his feet and back.
Under his legs are subjects as well.
Like people some cats get dry flaky skin in the winter.
It s usually nothing serious but have your veterinarian take a look.
Special shampoos and supplements of omega 3 fatty acids can help treat feline dandruff.