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What is the situation when the hair on the cat's eye is bald?
The baldness on the cat's eye may be caused by fighting and biting, or due to diseases such as ringworm, parasite infection, or malnutrition. The owner should first carefully observe whether there are any other abnormal situations with the cat. If the hair is simply bitten off, there is usually nothing to worry about. However, if the cat also shows symptoms such as itching and weight loss, it is necessary to go to the pet hospital in time for examination, and then treat it according to the examination results to avoid delay in the disease.
- Fighting and biting
If a patch of hair on the cat's eye is bald, it is likely that the cat was bitten off during a fight with another cat or another animal. The owner should carefully check whether the cat's eyes are injured or swollen. If so, wounds should be cleaned and disinfected in time. As long as the treatment is proper, the cat will grow new hair within one month.
- Ringworm infection
If ringworm grows around a cat's eyes, it can cause hair loss, accompanied by symptoms such as scabbing, local redness and swelling, rough hair, and irregular oval patches on the body. Especially young cats are more susceptible to the disease due to their low resistance. If it is confirmed that the cat has ringworm, it is necessary to isolate and feed the sick cat and treat it with antifungal drugs.
- Parasite infection
If the owner does not regularly deworm the cat, it may also be caused by parasites such as lice or fleas. These parasites cause itching, leading the cat to scratch its skin frequently, resulting in hair loss. Careful observation can reveal flea feces or even visible parasites in the cat's hair. In this case, the owner is advised to give the cat regular external deworming.
- Malnutrition
If a cat's diet is too monotonous, it can also cause hair loss due to lack of nutrition. In addition to hair loss, the cat may also show symptoms such as weight loss and anemia. At this time, it is necessary to adjust the cat's diet and supplement its nutrition. You can feed the cat with meat, such as chicken, fish, and beef, which contain plenty of protein to meet the cat's daily nutritional needs.