How Much Cat Hair Loss Is Normal?
By: Gene Rodriguez, III Cats are famous for producing large amounts of hair and large amounts of cat hair loss. Like most fur covered creatures, cats shed in a routine pattern. New hair grows and, as it pushes out, old hair falls from your cat to make room for it. How Much Is Too Much? Longhaired breeds are known to produce more (and more noticeable) cat hair than shorthaired cats. If your cat is shedding hair evenly and at regular intervals, all is well. Not necessarily tidy, but well. However, if your cat begins to lose hair in patches or down to the skin, you may have a problem. There are a number of causes for this type of hair loss and checking with your vet should be a priority. Allergies Can Cause Hair Loss A flea, tick or other insect may have bitten your cat. The bite from a parasite can cause an allergic reaction. As a result, she may bite or scratch at the site of the bite until hair starts to fall away from the spot. In severe cases, the skin can become irritated and open u
