Should I be concerned about my senior cat's ear and head hair loss?

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My 12 year old cats loosing hair on ears and top of head, should I be concerned? Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 9 lbs

Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA · Accepted Answer

I would recommend that Patches get checked out by a vet. Common causes of hair loss in cats include fleas, mites, ringworm, allergies, or endocrine disease like hyperthyroidism. Since she is older, I would recommend testing her thyroid to prevent other issues related to this disease. Some cats will lose hair on the ears as they age, but they do not usually also lose it on other furred areas.

Should I be concerned about my senior cat's ear and head hair loss?

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