Why is my cat losing hair on his chest? Should I be concerned?

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I have just come home from a weekend away, and my cat was left by himself for two nights. I have noticed a weird bald patch on his chest, and found a small tuft of hair in his water bowl + a few tufts around the bedroom. The patch doesn't seem aggravated or red, and the cat does not seem out of character. Should there be cause for concern? Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered

Emily, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hair loss can occur for a lot of reasons including trauma, and infection, and endocrine diseases. If your cat is acting normally otherwise no other lesions appear sometimes monitoring it is helpful at home. However if further hair loss occurs, the area to see turns red or any bumps appear a veterinarian needs to examine your cat.

Why is my cat losing hair on his chest? Should I be concerned?

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