ash lost fur at end of tail.......

[carole]

I have noticed old ash has lost quite a bit of fur at the end of his tail, you would think someone had shaved it somewhat, a bit like lexies looked after her accident.

Any ideas, it does not have any sores or anything on it, or bites etc that I can see, he does not like it being touched, but then Ash does not like anything being touched.

I guess its not serious, and will grow back, but it looks kinda funny , who knows what he has done to himself?

Any ideas folks?

[BastetsMum]

I would get him checked out because it could be anything from mites to stress.

[catlady1945]

It could be an allergy. One of our cats lost fur around his backside when we had a flea infestation. Take kitty to the vet.

[Cataholic]

Carole,
Is it at the end of his tail or the base? I think that could be two different things.

[carole]

Cataholic it is at the tip of his tail, I did not know cats could get mites, except in their ears,?

It is not due to fleas, both are treated regularly with advantage, never seem to have a problem there.

I will keep a close eye on him, I won't rush him off to the vet just yet, but yes I will take him , if I see no improvement.

Thanks for all the suggestions, and help, much appreciated.

BTW he seems in fine health, not sickly at all.

[BastetsMum]

the demodecko (spelling) mite causes mange. The ear mites are different. I am sure that someone more learned than myself could tell you more about them. BTW I am not saying its mange I am just saying it might be an idea to get him checked out.

[carole]

Oh I am thankful for all your ideas, I am no expert myself, but he looks really fine everywhere else, so I am just going to keep an eye on it for now, and his health in general, if it gets worse or no improvement , I will take him to the white coats.

I donot think it is serious, and is not causing him distress, infact he is not bothered by it at all, but one never knows. THANKS everyone.