CATDOLL : What causes cats to lose hair?

The main reasons for cat hair loss:

1. Normal hair loss during the season

Cats usually shed their fur seasonally. When spring and summer arrive, cats shed their down and replace it with fluffy, coarse fur to help them dissipate heat and block heat. When autumn and winter arrive, cats replace their thick fur with thick fur to help them keep warm.

2. Excessive salt intake

Salt is one of the taboos in cat food. Cats have very little demand for salt, and their sense of taste is poor. Too much salt will not only burden the cat's kidneys, but also cause the cat's hair to dry out and fall out.

3. Malnutrition

A well-nourished cat should have smooth and shiny hair. If the hair is dry and dull, or easily breaks or falls off, it may be due to malnutrition. Cats with weak gastrointestinal function, very long hair, and a single diet are prone to hair loss.

4. Resist the risk of ringworm

Cats under one year old and over eight years old should be especially careful if they suddenly lose a lot of hair and have dandruff at the roots of their hair, their hair is fragile and falls off easily when pulled, or even their skin is exposed. Cats with poor physique and low resistance are more likely to suffer from ringworm.

Ways to prevent cat hair loss:

1. If it is normal metabolism or hair loss during menstruation, you don’t need to pay too much attention to it. Just regular care is needed and it will naturally improve after a period of time.

2. Because hair loss is caused by unbalanced nutrition, the owner needs to choose complete feed from regular manufacturers, and can also mix it with hair care cream to increase the toughness and glossiness of the hair.

3. If hair loss is caused by ringworm or parasites, the owner needs to deworm the cat regularly.

4. You also need to bathe your cat regularly with special shower gel, 1-2 times a month, and comb its hair frequently.

5. Do not feed your cat food with high salt content. Take your cat out to bask in the sun regularly to kill insects and mites and promote the absorption of minerals and trace elements.