Why is my 7-month-old cat losing hair and scabs on her eyelids?

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I went on a three day trip to visit in-laws while my roommates looked after my 7 month old cat. I returned on 7/3; the next morning I saw her eyelids were hairless and scabby. I've kept an eye on it since she doesn't seem to be in any pain or discomfort, and isn't scratching at them at all. The roommates say nothing out of the ordinary happened while I was gone. The hair loss seems to have spread a little bit. She still shows no discomfort. No change in diet or litter to prompt allergies either. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 8 months and 4 days old | 5 lbs

Joy Fuhrman, DVM, MBA, CPA · Accepted Answer

Hair loss in a young kitten is most often due to parasites including fleas, mites and lice. If Maple is not already on a topical flea preventative, I would recommend getting one immediately. Keep in mind that fleas will remain in the environment so you will need to clean/disinfect Maple's bedding as well as any furniture she lies on, blankets etc. If this does not improve the situation, I recommend you take Maple to the veterinarian to check for mites, fungal infections or diseases including allergies.

Why is my 7-month-old cat losing hair and scabs on her eyelids?

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