Why is my cat suddenly shedding so much hair when I pet them?

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My cats went away for a week and when they came back their hair is falling rapidly and if we touch It a lot of hair falls. Pet's info: Cat | Persian | Male | unneutered | 4 months and 22 days old

Dr. Elizabeth · Accepted Answer

The hair loss could be several things including allergies, fleas, skin mites or ringworm (which humans can get). Since this became a sudden problem, I recommend to have the cats examined by the veterinarian for the fastest diagnosis and treatment. You can try adding in an omega 3 fatty acid supplement for cats, this can help improve the skin health. You may also try changing the diet to something like Royal Canin or Nutro as they are aimed at skin health. Best of luck and please feel free to post any additional questions.

Why is my cat suddenly shedding so much hair when I pet them?

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