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Could my cat's diarrhea be the reason for her sudden hair loss?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Turkish Angora | Female | spayed | 2 months and 30 days old

Will diarrhea cuz hair loss?

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Answered By Lauren Kennedy, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on June 24th, 2018

Hairloss is not a common side effect of diarrhea. In some cases, if the diarrhea is severe enough and your cat is not absorbing proper nutrients then yes, it could cause hairloss. However, it is much more likely that your cat has more than one issue going on and a trip to the veterinarian is indicated to help sort things out.

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