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ALOPECIA - CAT TEMPORAL REGION

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This information is provided by Provet for educational purposes only.

You should seek the advice of your veterinarian if your pet is ill as only he or she can correctly advise on the diagnosis and recommend the treatment that is most appropriate for your pet.

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Description
Thinning of the hair on the temporal region of the head - between the eye and the ear over the top of the head, is normal in cats


Cause
Normal


Breed Occurrence
Especially noticeable in short-coated cats


Signs
Thinning of hair over eyes


Complications
Nil


Diagnosis
Appearance


Treatment
None 


Prognosis
Good


Long term problems

Updated January 2016

 
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