Symmetrical baldness on both sides of the cat's eyebrows may be normal. The owner can observe the area. If there are no abnormalities in the skin (redness, swelling, alopecia areata, scratches, dander, scabs, etc.), this symmetrical baldness is completely normal and may occur in It works on cats of all ages and genders and has no impact on the cat’s daily life and physical health. But if skin abnormalities occur, you need to take the cat to a pet hospital for a skin test.
1. Why are cats bald on both sides of their eyebrows
The sparse hair above the cat's eyebrows (temple area) is called "pre-ear hair loss", here is the cat smell The location of the gland is called the periauricular gland/temporal gland. The sparse hair can help release odor and mark information. Owners can also observe that cats often rub and touch the feces scraper with this position on their head to mark their own scent. People generally cannot smell it but other cats can. In addition, as some cats age, the hair in this area may become sparser, so owners don’t need to worry too much.
2. How to judge whether a cat’s hair loss is healthy
If your cat has obvious hair loss, alopecia areata, abnormal color, scratching, dandruff, etc., it may have a skin disease, and you can go to the hospital for examination and treatment by a doctor. The most common one is cat moss, which is round in shapeMosquito-type lesions are accompanied by symptoms such as hair loss, dander, and scabs. The owner can buy a Wood's lamp to illuminate the area in the dark. If there is a fluorescent reaction, there may be cat moss. Antibiotics can be used to prevent secondary infection. Owners should also pay attention to disinfecting the cat’s living environment to prevent fungi and bacteria from persisting and being transmitted to humans.
