My cat's tail hair is thinning. Should I be worried about it?

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My cat's tail recently stared looking like this. It used to be fuller. Should I be worried? Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | 2 years and 5 months old | 5 lbs

Daniel Fonza, DVM · Accepted Answer

If you are noticing sudden hair thinning, this could be an indication of a hormonal disease. This may also be normal as some cats shed more than others. The hair may need some time to grow back in after shedding out. If she is overgrooming that area, that could lead to thinning of the hair as well. One thing to consider adding in to the diet would be omega 3 fish oil capsules (welactin liquid) to see if this helps the overall appearance of the coat. I hope this helps! If the hair continues to become more thin or falls out completely, I would recommend having a veterinarian examine her so that the most appropriate diagnostic and treatment recommendations can be made. Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further.

My cat's tail hair is thinning. Should I be worried about it?

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