Bald Spots On Cats Back Legs
Discussion Starter 1 May 9 2013.
Bald spots on cats back legs. I think he has licked them to this point. It looks like its unevenly shaved off I think he gnaws it off or something. It makes cats very itchy which causes them to lick their fur.
My cat has some hair loss on the pressure points on his back legs. If the cat also becomes allergic to flea saliva this is even worse with inflammation lumps and rashes causing even more damage to the cats skin. Over time this excessive licking can lead to bald spots.
My recommendation isif your cat hasnt ever seen a vet. The vet says its harmless. It really is nothing to worry about and if it becomes raw then I put some Colloidal Silver or Vetericyn spray on the area.
One of my cats has this issue - but before the hair loss as the cat actually licks himself bald the issue started when he developed a rodent ulcer - antibiotics were given but the next year he started with the hair loss and cloudiness in one of his eyes - turns out the rodent ulcer was an early warning sign that the cat is allergic to fleas - all it takes is one flea bite - his immune. The bald spot on cat leg usually makes your cat appear ugly and to several people that can be very heartbreaking and they will do anything to ensure that does not happen. Some cats may be allergic to something in the environment such as dust or insect bites.
Parasites fleas mites and ticks Behavioural psychogenic alopecia Feline acne. But even upon getting her home I noticed a bald spot on her back leg joint - the part where the joint of the leg touches the floor when sitting - if you know what I mean. If they are in the typical grooming spots the bald patches on your cat may be a result of overgrooming.
She was given a good bill of health after leaving the rescue centre when I got her. Communities Cats Bald spots on feet. Your veterinarian will help you determine the underlying causes.
