Under normal circumstances, the hair loss of American short tabby cats is generally not serious, but if the cat is in the spring and autumn hair shedding period, the amount of hair loss may be appropriately larger. This is normal and there is no need to worry too much. If the American short tabby cat usually sheds more seriously, it may be caused by the following reasons: the food is too salty, the cat’s metabolic capacity is limited, and the daily salt requirement is very little. If the cat food usually eats too much salt, or often Feeding your cat some heavy food can easily cause your cat to shed hair.
Bathing improperly, bathing too frequently, or using human baths When bathing a cat with water, it can easily destroy the protective layer on the surface of the cat's skin, causing serious hair loss. Skin diseases, if you observe that the cat has lost all of its hair, it is likely to be a skin problem caused by parasites, bacteria, fungi or endocrine disorders. It is recommended to take the cat to the pet hospital for examination in time to determine the specific cause.