Anyone who keeps pet cats knows that the Egyptian cat is also the queen of cats. The quiet and mysterious Egyptian cat has very distinctive hair. The reason why many people like it is that it is attracted by its coat, but it must be mentioned that Egyptian cats also lose hair sometimes, which makes many cat owners 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?

Egyptian Cat

Causes of cat hair loss:

1. Seasonal shedding:

The main cause of hair loss in Egyptian cats is usually 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 hair loss due to malnutrition. The phenomenon.

4. Caused by cat ringworm:

If Egyptian cats under one year old and Egyptian cats over eight years old suddenly experience a large amount of hair loss, and there is dandruff at the roots of the hair, and the hair is fragile and falls off when pulled out, or even the skin is exposed, you should pay attention. Egyptian cats are suffering from the disease. Cat ringworm 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 is different from the physical constitution of Egyptian cats.Very relevant. 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. The environment at home should be disinfected frequently, especially the nests and mats where cats often sleep. Spray them with pet environment disinfectant diluted as required every day. The floors and furniture at home should be wiped with diluted disinfectant every other day or two. , can effectively prevent the spread of cat ringworm.

How to prevent Egyptian cats from shedding:

1. Raise cats scientifically

1. Bathe your cat frequently. Cat hair loss sometimes does not only occur when the season gets warmer or colder. If you use improper shampoo when bathing them, hair loss will also occur, which is even more serious than natural hair loss. Therefore, if you don’t want your cat to lose hair due to skin diseases, you must use a special pet bath to bathe them.

2. Buy a cat-specific hair brush and comb their hair once or twice a day so that all the naturally shed hair can be concentrated on the brush and dealt with at once, instead of letting their hair get tangled and run around the house. In this way, hair will not spread in the gaps between furniture and in the air.

3. Pay attention to your cat’s diet and do not feed them salty food. Too much salt is also one of the important factors for hair loss.

4. Do not let cats be in excitement, nervousness or fear. This can reduce the possibility of their hair shedding. Moreover, it is also the owner's responsibility to provide a quiet environment for small animals.

5. Take cats out to bask in the sun often and let them run to keep the cats healthy. Healthy cats generally shed very little hair.

2. Clean the room diligently

Fine hairs easily float in the air, and it's not easy to gather them when sweeping. Therefore, before sweeping the floor, you should splash a small amount of water in the air and on the ground, or wipe the floor with a clean rag. With the condensation of water, the hair will form into small clumps, making it easier to find, collect and process.

3. Pay attention to personal hygiene

Develop good hygiene habits, and don’t forget to change into a set of beautiful and refreshing home clothes when you get home. Home clothes can be made of cotton, nylon or other smooth and soft fabrics. These clothes are not easily adsorbed by hair, and also avoid the possibility of cross-infection of various germs carried by going out clothes. As for the clothes you wear when going out, go homeFinally, it is best to clean it with a hair removal brush and sticky paper, and at the same time, often put it in the sun to dry.

Be sure to wash your hands and face before eating. This is not only hygienic and healthy, but also a little secret for daily beauty for girls who love beauty.