Why does my cat's fur split in half under her neck? Is it normal?

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Sometimes, my cat's fur splits exactly in half right under her neck (as shown in photo). I tried brushing her but it continues to happen. This may be a silly question, but is this normal? Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Female | spayed | 1 year and 8 months old | 11 lbs

Dr. Heidi DVM, CVA, CCRT, CVTP, CVSMT, CVCH · Accepted Answer

Wow! Nala is beautiful and very photogenic! I would suspect that Nala has a natural "part" in her fur there (like humans can have a natural part where their hair falls). It is just in a very obvious location, so it is more noticeable than if she were to have it in another location. I suspect it will remain the same throughout her life, so just enjoy her unique part. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!

Why does my cat's fur split in half under her neck? Is it normal?

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