Why Is My Cat's Chin Going Bald?

by James Glover
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My cat is almost 1-year-old and I have recently noticed that the hair on her chin is thinning to the point where I can see her skin. Should I be concerned? (Jessica Carico - North Carolina)

Hair loss is cats is normally a result of the cat scratching an area of skin made itchy by one of many things (food allergy, fleas, dermatitis, contact allergy etc.) The chin area in cats is particularly prone to cat acne which can quite clearly be diagnosed as blocked pours and red spots will be apparent as well as the loss of hair. If none of these symptoms are present, or any other symptoms are noticed, you should take your cat for an examination with your vet.

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superaygun

Michigan

Junior Member

Added on Oct 20th, 2009
my kitty took a recent trip to the vet for another problem as well as some hair loss and scabbing on her ears. i was told by the vet that this is alopecia which, although rare, is fairly harmless, and that the hair would grow back in time.

aston1

United Kingdom

Junior Member

Added on March 22nd, 2009
i have a tabby moggy cat his hair on his belly and his back also his head has fallen out he has been a very healthy cat and kept up with his flee and worming treatment and appointments with the vets you can see scabs on his body also red spots on him if possible could you give me a idea what may cause this, i intend to get my cat health back in order thankyou.