Stop using plastic dishes. I have known people who have had this problem and when they stopped using dishes the hair grew back. Use ceramic or stainless steel.
Aug 14, 2015 Rating
Allergies? by: Kurt (Admin)
This is something I'd ask the veterinarian about as there can be many underlying causes for hair loss. In addition, since your cat has a known condition and is on medication, I would err on the side of caution and make sure the vet says all is well.
That being said, increased shedding can be a sign of hyperthyroidism, as can an unkempt appearance to the coat. On the other hand, I haven't heard of hair loss specific to the chin area as a symptom of the disease. I have heard reports, however, of hair loss on the chin in conjunction with feline acne and allergies.
Both acne and allergies can develop at any time in a cat's life. Sometimes, cats develop contact allergies to substances like plastic.
Do you use plastic bowls for food and water? Replacing them with stainless steel or ceramic bowls takes care of that.
We had two female cats that did urine marking over territories in several areas in my house. We cleaned the best we could as we found the spots with Nature's
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