Angela
26-Feb-09, 13:08
Well, not quite bald. My cat Tiggy's a brown tabby, now 19 months old. She has such a gorgeous coat, shading from dark brown to pale cream, which up to now she's seemed to really enjoy me brushing daily.
Just the last week, she's been shedding so much more than usual -both longer hairs and fur, that I can't get it all brushed away -she loses patience and out come the claws. :(
Is this a seasonal thing? I don't remember it happening with other cats I've had, but they went out and she stays indoors, maybe that makes a difference? Tiggy is fit and well and happy and her coat is glossy.
And....I've noticed the area between her eyes and ears getting well....much less furry and even slightly bald! :eek: It's the same on both sides, doesn't look sore and she doesn't seem to be scratching or shaking her head the way I'd expect with any parasites.
I googled this and came up with something saying this 'facial alopecia' was normal in cats of her age, but again I've not noticed it in other cats I've had.
Help! Is my beautiful Tiggy going bald? :mad:
Just the last week, she's been shedding so much more than usual -both longer hairs and fur, that I can't get it all brushed away -she loses patience and out come the claws. :(
Is this a seasonal thing? I don't remember it happening with other cats I've had, but they went out and she stays indoors, maybe that makes a difference? Tiggy is fit and well and happy and her coat is glossy.
And....I've noticed the area between her eyes and ears getting well....much less furry and even slightly bald! :eek: It's the same on both sides, doesn't look sore and she doesn't seem to be scratching or shaking her head the way I'd expect with any parasites.
I googled this and came up with something saying this 'facial alopecia' was normal in cats of her age, but again I've not noticed it in other cats I've had.
Help! Is my beautiful Tiggy going bald? :mad: