Why is my cat losing fur on his tail and body? Should I worry?

Could Bowser be any cuter??!! I'm serious, he is beautiful. This hair loss could be from an injury, allergies, a skin infection, or even fleas. Since the fur loss is going down, I'd have this checked out by a vet. The vet can diagnose the cause, and can treat him for it. I hope this helps.

Hi there and thank you for using pet coach to address your concern. If Logan has a bad skin infection, I would suggest having him examined by your veterinarian so that he can receive the most appropriate veterinary care for his condition. He could habe skin mites, a skin infection or allergies. Each condition requires different treatment, which is why it is important to have your vet look at him. I hope this helps guide you in the right direction. Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns. I am also available via consultation if needed.

Miles' hair loss could be related to primary skin issues, such as allergies, ringworm or mange, or related to endocrine/metabolic conditions, such as hyperthyroidism. This is certainly not a normal finding and I recommend taking Miles to his vet for evaluation and diagnostic testing so that treatment can be started for the issue at hand. I hope that all goes well!

If you notice several pets affected, things like fleas, skin mites and ringworm become more suspicious. I recommend to check them/treat them for fleas. If they do not respond with 2 weeks or if they start getting worse, figure out a way to have them examined. You may look into financing through Care Credit or Scratch Pay. Lastly, you may call the local humane society to ask if they offer/know of any low cost solutions. I hope this helps and please feel free to post any additional questions.

The most common sign of a thyroid problem in cats is weight loss. Hair loss around the tail could be secondary to a skin infection, fleas, allergies, etc. The best thing would be to schedule an appointment with your vet for a physical examination to determine the cause and treat. Your cat may need an antibiotic and/or an anti-inflammatory to treat.

The most common cause of hair loss at the base of the tail would be fleas or flea allergies. It can be difficult to see adult fleas on cats since they tend to groom them off, but if you take a flea comb to the base of the tail you should be able to see flea dirt if fleas are a problem. Other possibilities include seborrhea (or 'stud tail'), or allergies. If Puck seems itchy or the underlying skin seems irritated and you have ruled out fleas I would recommend seeing your veterinarian to determine what might be causing the hair loss.

The most common cause of hair loss around the tail is from flea allergies so I would definitely check her thoroughly for fleas. Other possibly causes are anal gland problems, seasonal allergies, ringworm, mites, infections. She should be examined by a vet to determine the cause and appropriate treatment.