Why is my cat shedding so much hair and losing patches?

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Hello, my cat Bunny has been shedding alot of hair recently. I took him to the groomer’s and he said that its normal because cats tend to shed hair in summer season. His shedding was reduced because the groomer used some de shedding brush. This has started again. It is actually way more than the picture but this is just a patch he shed. Is this something to worry about? How do I make it stop? Pet's info: Cat | Persian | Male | neutered | 11 months and 23 days old | 7.6 lbs

Jessica Keay, DVM · Accepted Answer

I am sorry to hear about Bunny! Cats can go through phases where they shed lots of fur, and it looks like even more if they are long haired, but if Bunny is having bare patches, is itching, or you think his coat looks abnormally thinned, then he should be examined by a vet. Some diseases such as allergies or endocrine disease, and parasites of the skin can cause hair loss. You can try starting him on a fatty acid supplement for pets as well, which can improve the quality of his skin/coat.

Why is my cat shedding so much hair and losing patches?

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