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Hi Cheyenne,

I'm so sorry your cat has gone through all of this. Your cat likely would have developed the tumor anyway. It sounds like he has some hormonal issues and those are thought to cause some types of tumors.

I am not sure at this point if I would put him on more steroids with all the problems he has had. As long as he is eating normally and seems otherwise healthy, it almost seems that the hair loss is just a minor annoyance, especially since the hair loss is temporary in nature.

Have you tried switching his food? He may have some severe food allergies causing some of these issues too. Many owners find if they switch to a very high quality cat food that the issues clear up. Look for a high protein source with no fillers and no additives or as few as possible.

Also, I would go ahead and start looking for a vet that either specializes in felines or in adrenal issues. It never hurts to get another opinion. Hope your cat feels better soon.

-- Contributed by: LoriSoard

My cat losses hair in spots about once every 3 months. They have been treating him with steroid shots. I took him to a new vet for a new perspective, and he said my at had a tumor that had to come out. He takes it pout and tells me it was a reaction to the steroid shot. 3 days after the surgery, my cat develops sores all along his spine. Big, gaping sores. Vet says it is from how he was laying during surgery. That all the blood pooled to one side. A friend of mine said they burned the cat. Still not sure what is true. but a year later the spots are still on his back, just much less severe. Old vet wants to start my cat on hormone shots. A series of two, and then one pill once a week. DOes anyone know what this is all about? Maybe someone can shed some light on this situation for me please!!

-- Contributed by: Cheyenne

Hi our black female cat Cassie has fur loss above the right eye, it has started to spread upwards as well. At the moment she constantly cries and is not eating as much as normal. We recently had a dog but has now gone could this be due to stress as she didn´t like the dog around and should I take to the vets for this to be checked over? Thanks Kim

  • Hi Kim,

I really think this is worth having your vet take a look at. The hair loss could have been caused by excessive head rubbing due to stress, but there are many causes for fur loss, and your cat may need medication to stop the hair loss from advancing. Either way, it's better to be sure of what's going on.

Thanks for your question. :)

-- Contributed by: kim wells

Hi Mary,

How long has it been since you got rid of the fleas? It can take a couple of months for the fur to grow back fully. Does the area still seem irritated? If so, you may need to bomb your house for fleas. Please make sure you remove any living thing from the house before setting off a bug bomb and read the directions carefully. You may also need to treat him again, if you find that there are still fleas in your carpeting.

I would give it a couple of months, as long as he is eating and drinking normally, before going to the vet.

-- Contributed by: LoriSoard

Question,my cat KC a Gremen grey or a Blue Russian is thinning around his hind end,up his tail and is course. He also has a bald spot on the back of his neck. We thought that it was from fleas but after ridding the house and him, the bumps have receaded but the hairloss continues. Any suggestions would be helpful. thanks

-- Contributed by: mary

Hi, Lisa,

More than likely, your cat is losing fur due to stress. Cats can indicate stress by excessive grooming. Because a cat's tongue is so rough, it can cause skin irritation and result in hair loss.

Some things you may want to look at and rule out:

  1. Has the cat been treated for fleas recently? Even one flea can irritate skin and cause fur loss.
  2. Have you made any changes in the cat's food?
  3. Have you noticed the cat grooming more than normal?

Since the cat isn't lethargic and the area isn't irritated, I don't think this is anything to be too concerned about. However, I do want to encourage you to go ahead and take him to the vet anyway. Anytime there is hair loss, it can indicate an illness in the cat's body and it is best to rule this out for your own peace of mind. You may also want to consider putting him on a high quality, organic pet food for sensitive skin. If you switch his food, remember to do so in the following pattern:

  1. 25 percent of new food to 75 percent of old food for several days
  2. 50 percent and 50 percent for several days
  3. 75 percent of new food and 25 percent of old food for several days
  4. 100 percent new food

This will allow his digestive system to slowly adjust to the new food and lesson any problems that might occur from a switch, such as diarrhea.

Good luck!

-- Contributed by: LoriSoard

My 11 year old cat is losing hair from the base of his tail up his spine. It is not red or irritated and he is not biting or licking the area. His appetite is fine and his energy level seems OK. I have just lost my dog in the past 2 months and the cat's hairloss started after my dog died. Could the cat be reacting to the loss of the dog ? Thank You Lisa

-- Contributed by: Lisa
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