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My cat is pulling out his fur again. Is it allergies or something else?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Male | neutered | 6 years old | 10 lbs

I have a 6 yr old male domestic cat. we also have 2 dogs & another cat. They all get along & sleep & play together. Anyway about 5 months ago he started losing his hair. We noticed he was chewing at it. We took him to a vet and they couldn't see any parasites. They gave him a shot & said it was allergies. He grew his hair back & filled out again. Well he has started pulling out his hair again & his behind looks like a baboon it looks like he has shaved his back end. He eats, plays & purrs

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Answered By Dr. Macartney, BVet Med, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on August 14th, 2017

I am Sorry to hear that Neo is exerpwicing these issues with his fur. It sounds like he is a happy and healthy cat otherwise! A few different things could be happening that I would be advise investigating. It could be possible that Neo has seasonal or environmental allergies. This might mean he would benefit from regular medication which could be prescribed from your veterinarian. As you were only there 5 months ago they may be happy to write you a prescription without a visit to the clinic. It is also possible that there is an underlying medical condition. Such as kidney disease or hyperthyroidism. I would advise ruling out the simple first and trying to treat for allergies. If after a few weeks his hair hasn't started to come back in with the medication, then perhaps try investigating further causes with a blood test and potentially a skin scrape. Best of luck with your lovely Neo.

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