My big boy Gus is losing hair on his back. I noticed clumps of fur around the house. I thought he was shedding. He is his happy old self, just losing hair. any thoughts or ideas on what could be causing this ?
Aw, poor Gus! How old is he? There are actually a lot of things that can cause hair loss - hyperthyroidism and cushings are among them, so if he hasn't been to the vet recently for blood work, it's time for a trip. They can also do other tests to see what's causing the alopecia: http://www.cat-world.com.au/hair-loss-in-cats
I think I found the problem. He has some grease on his back. DH is a heavy-duty mechanic, Gus must have gotten some off of his clothes. His likes to hang out in the laundry basket. I tried to wash it off, but it didn't work. I will buy some Dawn dish soap tomorrow. This was Gus's first bath, not a good sight.