The quiet and mysterious Egyptian cat has very distinctive hair. Many people like it because they are attracted by its coat. However, it must be mentioned that Egyptian cats also lose hair sometimes, which makes many people like it. Cat owners are very worried. So what is the reason for hair loss in Egyptian cats? And how to solve the problem of hair loss in Egyptian cats?

Causes of cat hair loss:

1. Seasonal shedding:

The main reason for Egyptian cat hair loss is generally seasonal shedding. When spring and summer come, Egyptian cats will shed their down; when autumn and winter come, Egyptian cats will put on thick down.

2. Excessive salt intake:

Salt is one of the taboos in Egyptian cat food. Egyptian cats have very little demand for salt. Egyptian cats have a poor sense of taste. If they are not careful about their diet, they will often consume too much salt unknowingly. Excessive salt will not only cause a burden on the kidneys of Egyptian cats. , it will also cause the Egyptian cat’s hair to dry out and lose hair.

3. Malnutrition:

If the Egyptian cat’s hair is dry and dull, and the hair is easy to break and fall off, it may be that the Egyptian cat has malnutrition. Generally speaking, Abyssinian cats with weak gastrointestinal functions are prone to malnutrition. And the phenomenon of hair loss.

4. Caused by cat ringworm:

If an Egyptian cat under one year old or an Egyptian cat over eight years old suddenly experiences a large amount of hair loss, and there is dandruff at the root of the hair, the hair is fragile and falls off as soon as it is pulled out, or even the skin is exposed, you should pay attention. Egypt The cat is suffering from cat ringworm and needs timely treatment. ​​​​​​

How to treat hair loss caused by cat ringworm:

1. Increasing the food nutrition of Egyptian cats and increasing the intake of vitamin B can effectively prevent and recover the symptoms of infected cats.

2. You can take griseofulvin, 50 mg per kilogram of body weight, 2-3 times a day, for at least 3-4 weeks.

3. You can use clotrimazole ointment, compound benzoic acid ointment, sulfur ointment, 2% miconazole nitrate hydrophilic ointment and tinea net to rub the affected area.

4. During the treatment period, add 4 ml of vegetable oil to the cat’s food every day to promote the absorption of oral drugs. Local corticosteroid treatment can also be used.

5. The recovery of Egyptian cats after suffering from cat ringworm has a lot to do with the physical constitution of the Egyptian cat itself. It turns out that cats with good physical condition have a short recovery period, while Egyptian cats with poor physical condition have a long recovery time, and it may be very long.

6. Do not use daxonine cream on Egyptian cats. This ointment is not suitable for the skin type of Egyptian cats. Not only is it ineffective, but it can easily cause the spread of germs and make the condition more serious.

7. Home environmentDisinfect frequently, especially the nests and mats where cats often sleep, spray them every day with pet environment disinfectant diluted as required. The floors and furniture at home should be wiped with diluted disinfectant every other day or two, which can effectively Prevent the spread of cat ringworm.