Updated On December 30th, 2019
Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Male | neutered | 1 year and 7 months old | 12 lbs
Answered By Shaneez Wallani, DVM 122
Veterinarian
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Hair loss can be caused by bacterial, parasitic or fungal infection, dietary or environmental allergies or sensitivities, immune system disorders, or a combination of the above. In cats with hair loss like Dunkin has in the picture, one common cause can be infection by mites that can live in the hair follicles and lead to hair loss, and secondary bacterial and fungal infections that can develop. Another potential cause can be a fungal infection due to ringworm. I recommend making an appointment to have Dunkin seen by your veterinarian to help determine the cause of the hair loss as soon as you can. The vet will likely want to look at a sample from the area (taken by a procedure known as a skin scraping) and examined under the microscope to determine what kind(s) of infection may be present and to figure out what medication is appropriate for treatment. Good luck!
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