Why are my black cats getting bald patches and losing hair?

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Our black cat has bald patches and so has a neighbours black cat. Our other two black and white cats are not effected. He has had a mote injection and we are up to date with all their Advocate. Any ideas? He is highly strung. Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Male

Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA · Accepted Answer

Hi there! I'm sorry to hear that Max is having this problem. There are a number of different things that can cause patches of hair loss in cats, so it's hard to say what might be wrong without being able to examine him and do some testing. Some common possibilities would include allergies (food allergies, or an allergy to something in the environment), a bacterial or fungal skin infection, or skin mites (mange). Treatment will depend on what the underlying problem is, so it's important to get a diagnosis first. Because of this, I would recommend taking Max to the vet for an exam when you are able to. He/she can do some simple skin tests to help diagnose the problem and get him started on appropriate medication to treat it.

Why are my black cats getting bald patches and losing hair?

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