Hi everyone:

We have a wonderful cat named Tyler (approx 4-6 yrs old)  We adopted him
from the SPCA a little over three years ago.  He is a red tabby with the
most laid back personality I've ever seen.  Very friendly, very lovable,
follows us from room to room - is a lap cat, etc. He is also an indoor cat.

About a year ago, we had a baby and right around the same time, Tyler
started to pull out small clumps of his fur.  I would find the clumps in
various places around the house.  There are no fleas or other insects that I
can see.   It wasn't too bad but now both sides of his tail are showing
signs of the same thing.

We have been very careful not to change too much of his schedule (his bed
and food are still in the same place) and though it's not as much, we give
him lots of loving attention.  He does not like our daughter and hisses but
I understand that because she is loud and doesn't understand to be gentle
with him so we try to keep them apart.

Sorry for the long post, I just wanted to give some quick background - Do
you think he's just stressed out?  Has this ever happened to any of you?  Do
you think it could be something else?

Thank you in advance!
Brandi