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Let me say first, YES we have seen (and are seeing) a vet. 2 vets, actually. On general practice vet and one veterinary behavior specialist.
I have posted about this cat before, concerned about the thinning of the hair on his legs and the base of his tail. But it seemed to really improve so I decided to wait and see. Suddenly, the hair is just gone.
Pictures:
I did take him to a general practice vet who tested him for ringworm and ran a full blood panel + thyroid test. Ringworm was negative and all blood values were normal. She sent his photos to an animal dermatologist to see what they think. In the meantime, she gave me some Clomipramine to see if it might be neurotic over-grooming (personally I think not). I haven't given him the Clomipramine because I am running it by the veterinary behavior specialist he sees for his aggression issues with my other cat. We will see what he says.
While I am waiting on the opinions of various professionals, what do you guys think? The hair loss is symmetrical. Both front legs, both hocks, all over his thighs and underbelly. The bald spots are not red or irritated. The remaining hairs are soft, not prickly. I do not observe him grooming more than the other cats. They all eat the same food. They are all indoor only. He used to have normal hair. He is 3 years old. Neutered. Bottle baby, always been vaccinated. Sorry for the string of details, just randomly thinking of things that might be relevant.
I have posted about this cat before, concerned about the thinning of the hair on his legs and the base of his tail. But it seemed to really improve so I decided to wait and see. Suddenly, the hair is just gone.
Pictures:
I did take him to a general practice vet who tested him for ringworm and ran a full blood panel + thyroid test. Ringworm was negative and all blood values were normal. She sent his photos to an animal dermatologist to see what they think. In the meantime, she gave me some Clomipramine to see if it might be neurotic over-grooming (personally I think not). I haven't given him the Clomipramine because I am running it by the veterinary behavior specialist he sees for his aggression issues with my other cat. We will see what he says.
While I am waiting on the opinions of various professionals, what do you guys think? The hair loss is symmetrical. Both front legs, both hocks, all over his thighs and underbelly. The bald spots are not red or irritated. The remaining hairs are soft, not prickly. I do not observe him grooming more than the other cats. They all eat the same food. They are all indoor only. He used to have normal hair. He is 3 years old. Neutered. Bottle baby, always been vaccinated. Sorry for the string of details, just randomly thinking of things that might be relevant.