Cat hair loss is very serious in summer. It is considered to be caused by normal metabolism, infection with parasites, skin diseases and other reasons. If there is no accompanying physical discomfort, it is generally a normal physiological phenomenon, and the owner generally does not need to worry too much. If it is also accompanied by symptoms such as skin redness, swelling, itching, etc., you should take the cat to a regular hospital for treatment in time to avoid delaying the condition and aggravating the symptoms.
1. Normal metabolism
In hot summer, cats generally shed their winter fluff to facilitate body heat dissipation, so severe hair loss occurs. This is a normal physiological phenomenon and generally does not harm the body. The owner does not need to worry too much about the impact on health. Usually, owners can use a brush or comb to comb the cat's hair regularly, which can prevent the hair from getting tangled, reduce the hair falling everywhere, and maintain the hygiene of the home.
2. Infection with parasites
If the cat loses hair severely and often bites or scratches its body, it is usually infected with parasites, which is usually accompanied by symptoms such as redness, swelling, itching, and scaling. At this time, the cat should be taken to a regular pet hospital for treatment in time. With the help of a doctor, standard and effective treatment can be carried out, which can effectively relieve the symptoms.
3. Skin diseases
Consider that it is caused by not bathing the cat frequently or not cleaning the cat's living environment. This may cause bacteria to breed on the cat's skin surface, causing inflammatory lesions and symptoms such as skin itching, redness, and hair loss. .When this happens, you should take the cat to the pet hospital for examination and perform targeted treatment according to the examination results. In daily life, you should pay attention to the hygiene of the cat, bathe the cat frequently, and regularly disinfect and clean the cat's living environment. , which is beneficial to the cat’s health.