Lumps in hair and bald spots

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BradS - 23 Feb 2004 23:55 GMT

All,

I just found this group and haven't had a chance to view all the posts. But I have a question.
My cat seems to have developed a hair condition where he gets fairly dense clumps of hair on his
hind quarter. I've also noticed that there are a few areas near his rump that are devoid of hair.
The size of these areas is about the size of a nickel.

Does anyone have an idea as to what might cause this? I bathe him regularly and I he is an in door
only cat. He doesn't scratch these areas but the do seem tender/sensitive when I pet him

Any help you all can provide is most welcome

Thanks in advance

B~

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QBall - 24 Feb 2004 01:06 GMT

They're prolly matts - particularly if he has fine/long fur.
Matted hair dies and eventually is torn out - occasionally leaving bald
patches.

> All,
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> B~

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~*Connie*~ - 24 Feb 2004 02:13 GMT

it does not. matted hair not taken care of will matt further until it gets
so tight it is pulling the skin and is extremely uncomfortable.
Occasionally cats or dogs will pull out their own matts if they are still
small and that will result in bald patches, but I can't recommend highly
enough getting the matts off before it gets to that.

> They're prolly matts - particularly if he has fine/long fur.
> Matted hair dies and eventually is torn out - occasionally leaving bald
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QBall - 25 Feb 2004 00:20 GMT

Yes it does.
I'm a veterinary dermatologist, so you'll allow me a little slack here, I'm
sure.
Ever tried removing the matts from a highly-strung cat's stomach ?
Matts are only a problem for cats chronically unable to groom themselves.
So you needn't call the cruelty authorities just yet.

> it does not. matted hair not taken care of will matt further until it gets
> so tight it is pulling the skin and is extremely uncomfortable.
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Norm - 28 Feb 2004 07:43 GMT

> Yes it does.
> I'm a veterinary dermatologist, so you'll allow me a little slack here, I'm
> sure.
> Ever tried removing the matts from a highly-strung cat's stomach ?
> Matts are only a problem for cats chronically unable to groom themselves.
> So you needn't call the cruelty authorities just yet.

Oddly enough, I came here looking for help with almost exactly the same
problem. Except no apparent matting. Started noticing these two thin spots
on her hind legs about 2 months ago. Exact same spot on both legs. Didn't
seem to be bothering her, wasn't particularly tender, so I didn't worry too
much. But its been getting more and more bare and today I noticed the skin
actually looks kind of raw. Its an area about 1.2 inches long and not quite
the width of her legs, just above the knee joint.. Fur around it is clean
and seems normal. I haven't noticed her paying any attention to the area.
She is 6 years old, has always been healthy and active, and really good
temperament. Had a bit of a hairball problem for about 3 days a few months
back, that's the only health problem she's ever had.
Any thoughts on this would be appreciated.
TIA

> > > > I just found this group and haven't had a chance to view all the
> posts.
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M.C. Mullen - 28 Feb 2004 13:09 GMT

| > Yes it does.
| > I'm a veterinary dermatologist, so you'll allow me a little slack here,
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| Any thoughts on this would be appreciated.
| TIA

When horses have that it is either fungus or hair mites.
The other day I saw a spray for cats, dogs and parrots in the shop that
treats mites and other parasites like fleas or ticks.
I spray the dog with it to prevent Mickys earmites settling in. It seems to
work. You have nothing much to lose if you try that. But to be on the safe
side better ask a vet or call a vet hotline.

HTH

Carola

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