What causes sparse hair in front of cats' ears?Regarding the problem of "sparse hair in front of cat's ears", our mushroom pet doctor platform has a case of consultation and would like to share it with you.
The case is mainly about the sparse hair in front of the cat's ears, presumablybyCaused by fungal infection or lack of vitamins, it is necessary to pay attention to supplementing nutrition for cats and improving their resistance.
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Sick cats
Pastoral cat, three months
The cat is usually very lively, the amount of food is also very good, I have done two in vitro deworming and one in vivo deworming, the hair removal is very small, today I found that the hair in front of the ears is a little sparse, this situation is sick or born?
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Xu Can
Mushroom pet doctor platform doctor
Hello pet owner, according to the symptoms you describe and the preliminary analysis of the information provided, if the cat has scratching movements, then this situation has to be suspected to be caused by a fungal infection, and it is necessary to observe whether the other side also has similar symptoms.
If the cat does not scratch, then most of them are fine, it may be caused by a lack of vitamins, etc., and the cat can choose to supplement some vitamins appropriately.
At the same time, some cats are born like this, and there will be a certain amount of alopecia areata in these locations, but the degree is different.
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**Scenario
If the affected area of the cat is also accompanied by symptoms such as itching, dandruff, and scabs, it is recommended that it is best to take the cat to the pet hospital for **scraping microscopic examination, and then use the symptomatic drug after confirming the type of infection**.
If it is confirmed that it is a fungal infection, the cat can be given antifungal drugs, such as hydrochloric acid*** and *** to improve the cat's resistance.
If it is caused by a lack of vitamins, you can give the cat *** supplemental vitamins and improve ** immunity at the same time.
Other suggestions
Usually, you can let the cat bask in the sun more, ensure that the cat's living environment is not dark and damp, and wipe and dry the cat in time after each bath.
At the same time, after using the drug to the cat, it is necessary to pay attention to the fungal infection** for a long time, it may take 2-4 weeks, and the disappearance of symptoms does not mean that it is completely **, and it is still necessary to continue to use the drug for a week to prevent **.
Finally, fungal infections spread quickly, and if there is a large area or symptoms such as scratching, it is necessary to wear Elizabeth rings on the cat to prevent the spread rate from increasing.
*: Mushroom Pet Doctor.