Help, my cat has a big cat bald spot on his belly, but there are no signs of flea or skin infection. I Googled his condition and the reason given was that it was due to boredom, so my cat apparently excessively groomed himself. Is this true? What can be done to stop further hair loss? 

Does your cat show signs of itchiness at the bald area? How long has the bald area been there?

There are many causes of hair loss and these would be some of the questions your vet may ask to rule out certain diseases.

Three Possible Cause For Cat Bald Spot

First Possible Cause – Fleas Or Parasites

Note that other than fleas, there are also parasites that can cause hair loss. It is important to keep up-to-date with anti-parasitic treatments. Your vet may also conduct further tests to ensure that the cause of hair loss is not due to allergies or metabolic diseases.

Second Possible Cause – Overgrooming

Cats may overgroom themselves, causing hair loss. This is sometimes a sign that your cat is stressed. It might be helpful to identify the cause and remove it to reduce such behaviour.

However, purely behavioural or psychogenic reasons for overgrooming are also rare, so it is important to first rule out other conditions. Have you or your family members observed this overgrooming behaviour? If so, take a video of it, which will help your vet’s diagnostic process.

Third Possible Cause – Lack Of Socialisation

You may also wish to increase the interaction and socialisation with your cat, and provide more enrichment such as food toys during feeding time.

Keeping your pet engaged and mentally stimulated is beneficial for his overall well-being.

Here’s What Cat Health Vet Advice On Cat Bald Spot

In the video below, this cat health vet give advice on how to find out why their fur is falling out and what you can do about it.

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