How Do You Stop A Cat From Pulling Its Hair Out?
When you hear a person say they are pulling their hair out, you know they are expressing frustration at dealing with a difficult and stressful situation or problem. Cats, however, actually pull large tufts of hair out when they are dealing with stress or suffering from other afflictions. Hair pulling may be short-lived or an ongoing problem requiring medical treatment. Consider any recent changes in your cat’s environment, food, medications or shampoos. Your pet may be pulling out its hair to alleviate an itch or skin rash due to an allergic reaction. Seek treatment and advice from your veterinarian. A veterinarian will run blood or skin tests to determine if your cat is suffering from an allergic reaction. Begin eliminating things that might be causing an allergic reaction. Of course, you shouldn’t stop giving any medications without your veterinarian’s approval, but you can change your pet’s food, shampoos or flea treatments. Moisturize your cat’s skin and help heal inflamed areas wi
