It may be normal for cats to have symmetrical baldness on both sides of their eyebrows. 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. It can occur in cats of all ages and genders and has no impact on the cat's daily life or 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 smell of cats 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 their feces with this position on their heads to mark their own scent, which is generally invisible to humans but can be smelled by other cats. 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 type is cat moss, which has round moss-like lesions, accompanied by hair loss, dander, scabs and other symptoms. 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 infections. Owners should also pay attention to their catsDisinfect the living environment to prevent fungi and bacteria from persisting and infecting people.