{"id":1990,"date":"2021-02-20T06:23:25","date_gmt":"2021-02-20T06:23:25","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2022-08-21T03:46:59","modified_gmt":"2022-08-21T03:46:59","slug":"why-do-cats-pull-out-their-hair","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/petbrilliant.com\/why-do-cats-pull-out-their-hair\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Do Cats Pull Out Their Hair?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Why do cats pull out their own<\/a> hair? For most cat owners, the answer to this question is obvious, but for many people, the answer may not be so obvious.<\/p>\n Cat care issues can quickly become maddening and frustration sets in if you keep up with your cat’s needs without knowing the real reason for the behavior.<\/p>\n Let’s start with some common sense cat care advice<\/a>.<\/p>\n While it is true that your cat<\/a> does not have a human hair, it does still need regular grooming to keep its coat healthy and beautiful.<\/p>\n Regular brushing is one of the best ways to keep your cat healthy and happy, so take time and make sure your cat gets a good bit of attention in the morning and late evening.<\/p>\n As well, make sure that you use a shampoo designed for cats<\/a>, or a shampoo that has ingredients specially formulated for cats.<\/p>\n If you brush your cat’s fur with regular dog hair, he may end up with dandruff<\/a>, which is a serious problem that can cause many health problems, such as asthma, irritation of the skin, and even hairballs.<\/p>\n While these are more serious problems than a little flea infestation, too much flea exposure can also lead to skin irritation, so make sure you get your cat<\/a> to the vet if your hair starts to get scaly or blotchy.<\/p>\n Also, if you have young children around your cat<\/a>, it may be a good idea to stop using soap on the dog.<\/p>\n It’s a common question I get asked, and one I try to answer with both compassion and caution.<\/p>\n Let me say up front that I’m not saying you should leave your cat to run amok in the street, but I am saying it is easy to hurt your cat by allowing it to scratch and bite its nails, as well as to scold it for doing so.<\/p>\n Dogs and other pets will bark at you, cats will pull their hair out in chunks.<\/p>\n\n
Why Do Cats Pull Their Hair Out in Chunks?<\/h2>\n