Gato perdiendo pelo en el rabillo del ojo

When you notice something unusual on your cat, it can cause you to feel anxious or worried.  If your cat is losing hair around their eye, you understandably want to know what is happening and whether your cat is going to be OK.  There are a few different causes for a cat losing hair in corner of eye.  In the next few sections, I’ll share a few possible explanations to help you understand what is causing your kitty’s hair loss.

¿Por qué mi gato pierde pelo alrededor de los ojos?

It is only natural to worry about your cat; they’re part of the family, after all!  If you notice your gato jadeando despues de jugar or see them acting strange, you’re going to be concerned for their health and well-being.  Similarly, if you’ve noticed your cat balding above eyes, you’ll want to find out what is going on.

alopecia preauricular es el término que se utiliza para referirse a la pérdida de pelo de los gatos alrededor de los ojos. También puede denominarse alopecia facial. 

Alopecia es el término científico para la caída del cabello.  Preauricular translates to “before the ear.”  So, Preauricular alopecia refers to hair loss between the ears and eyes. 

If you are asking, “how do I fix my cats bald spot” or want to know what causes facial alopecia, keep reading.

¿Qué causa la alopecia facial en los gatos?

Entonces, ¿qué puede causar que un gato pierda pelo en el rabillo del ojo? Puede haber varias razones posibles por las que tu gato está perdiendo pelo alrededor de los ojos. Éstos incluyen:

• Crecimiento normal y envejecimiento.
• alergias
• Pulgas
• Estrés
• Genética
• Tiña

Crecimiento normal y envejecimiento

Often, the answer to “why is my cat losing fur on her face,” is simpler than you may expect.  Hair loss around the eyes sometimes can be completely normal and nothing to worry about.  

Los gatos crecen a medida que envejecen. A veces, su pelaje necesita extenderse un poco para mantenerse al día con el crecimiento del resto del cuerpo. Si el pelaje de la cara se extiende debido al crecimiento y el envejecimiento, puede parecer que hay zonas calvas o áreas con cabello ralo.  

If your cat’s hair is thinning due to aging, don’t worry.  There is nothing that needs to be done.  

However, the tricky part is that you may not be able to tell whether the hair loss is normal or something of concern.  Read through the other possible causes below. If you’re concerned that one of these more serious issues is to blame, contact your cat’s veterinarian.

alergias

If you’ve noticed that your cat losing hair near tear duct or other areas around the eye, it could also be caused by allergies.  Cats who are allergic to a specific food, pollen, dust, or other allergen can feel itchy and irritated, just as we do.

If your cat’s eye area is itchy, they may try to scratch it to find relief from the itch.  If your cat scratches themselves, they may end up pulling out some of their fur, resulting in the bald patches you’ve seen.

Pulgas

Fleas are a common answer to the question “why is my cat losing hair and has scabs?”  Bites from fleas can cause cats to be very itchy.  Scratching themselves to relieve the itch can result in hair loss.  If fleas are on your cat’s head, and they’re typically all over the body, then it is perfectly reasonable for there to be hair loss around their eyes.

Estrés

¿Los gatos pierden pelo cuando están estresados? Sí, estrés sometimes causes a cat to overgroom herself.  Overgrooming can cause hair loss.  If you are concerned that stress is the cause for your cat’s facial alopecia, try to determine what is causing the stress and work to remedy it.  You can also contact your veterinarian if you don’t see any improvement.

Este video te ayudará a aprender más sobre el estrés en los gatos y lo que puedes hacer para aliviar el estrés que siente tu gatito.

Genética

Genetics may also be the reason behind your cat losing hair on ears and above eyes.  According to some experts, there is a connection between hair loss and a cat’s genes.  In these instances, the hair loss isn’t anything to be concerned about and won’t require any treatment.  Siamese, Birman, and Devon Rex appear to be some of the breeds most likely to be impacted by genetic hair loss.

Tiña

Las manchas calvas de los gatos negros sobre los ojos también pueden ser causadas por la tiña. 

Ringworm is a type of fungal infection that feeds on a cat’s dead cells.  It can cause hair loss when it reaches the cat’s hair shafts by breaking them.  This will result in bald patches.  If your cat has ringworm, you may be able to see small red rings if you look closely at the patches on their skin.  

¿Las infecciones del ojo de gato desaparecen por sí solas? A veces, la tiña y otras infecciones pueden desaparecer por sí solas, pero a menudo no lo harán. Lo mejor es llevar a su gato al veterinario para recibir tratamiento. Es probable que el veterinario le recete un medicamento oral antimicótico junto con un ungüento tópico para ayudar a su gato a sanar y matar las esporas.

Qué hacer si tu gato tiene alopecia facial

Ahora que conocemos algunas de las posibles causas de la alopecia facial en los gatos, es posible que tenga más preguntas. ¿Cuál es el mejor tratamiento casero para la caída del pelo de los gatos? ¿Cómo puedo hacer que el pelo de mi gato vuelva a crecer? Todas estas son preguntas muy válidas, pero la respuesta variará según la causa subyacente de la pérdida de cabello.

If you are not sure what is causing your cat’s facial alopecia, your first act should be to schedule an appointment with their veterinarian.  They can help you determine the cause and recommended or prescribe an appropriate cat hair loss treatment,

Pérdida de pelo de gato alrededor de los ojos

If you’ve been asking, “why is my cat losing fur around his eyes,” I hope you’ve found the answers you’re looking for.  As I shared above, hair loss around the eyes is often just a normal part of the aging process for cats.  However, it can also be an indication of other health issues.  If you suspect a medical issue is to blame for your cat’s hair loss, you should contact their veterinarian right away.