My older cat is losing hair on his legs, but not itching. Why?

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my cat is losing his hair but just on his legs. He dos not lick it or scratch it. When I pet him it dosnt bother him. He is getting older. hes about 9 or 10 now. What could this be

Mara Howard, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! I'm sorry to hear your cat is losing fur. Hair loss in cats can be due to a variety of reasons, including skin parasites (mites or fleas), an infection (bacterial or fungal), allergies, stress, or another underlying issue. I would recommend having him evaluated by his regular veterinarian to determine what may be causing the hair loss, and any treatment that may be needed to improve or resolve it. Good luck!

My older cat is losing hair on his legs, but not itching. Why?

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