Why does my cat have bald lines, dander, and greasy fur? Is it serious?

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My cat has got weird bald lines in his fur..I brush him every day..I attached some photos. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 11 lbs

John C. Gicking, DVM, DACVECC · Accepted Answer

You cat seems to have a large amount of dander in addition to the 'lines' in the hair. The lines in the hair may be due to a large amount of greasiness to the fur. The dander and greasiness may be secondary to infection (pyoderma), sterile inflammation, or a sign of metabolic problems such as kidney issues, diabetes, nutritional problems, or others. It would be reasonable to make an appointment with your family veterinarian for a physical examination. They may recommend some testing of the skin, bloodwork, or other things based on their consultation with you and their physical examination.

Why does my cat have bald lines, dander, and greasy fur? Is it serious?

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