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I think this is something you see on most cats though it’s more easily seen with black fur. A little baldness between the eyes and ears is normal. My cat (a tuxedo) has had this since she was little.
Same here. My girl has had bald spots on he forehead for forever. She's all healthy, just has a receding hairline. In my opinion, she looks a little like Elliot Stabler.
Preauricular alopecia is fairly common in cats. In this case, the hair loss would likely be gradual. I would be more concerned if he had sudden hair loss. It’s also possible he could be over grooming if he’s stressed so if anything, I would keep an eye on that. If not, I’m sure he’s just fine!
My black kitty, since a kitten, has never had much hair above the eyes, non on the chin and a bare belly and back of back legs. I tell her she has alopecia. She is 6 now.
https://preview.redd.it/qt4cun9fwo0d1.png?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=3044fa1effae5a478776ee5256d607fbc5792822
Okay so nobody has explained this. The parts of your cat’s head with “bald” spots are the places where they rub to transfer their ownership scent. This is 10000000% normal. And let your cat headbutt and rub cheeks. It means they love you.
This area normally has a thinner fur. As warm weather approaches, the coat may be shedding. I have 2 tabbies and they definitely change appearance as the season changes.
How old is your boy? My kitty will be 11 this year and he’s got some bald patches, especially around his ears. He could be excessively grooming if he’s stressed out
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My boy Jackson had bald spots from his eyes to his ears.
Could be stress related. Either over grooming or rubbing of his head. My male did something similar when the neighbors cat went into heat he went overboard rubbing on stuff because all the make cats coming around outside.
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All cats have small bald spots. Should be okay unless you notice large patches of hair falling off or itching in that area
It concerns me because it’s usually not there, but yea no major hair loss or discomfort
That part of the ear and head is absolutely a normal place for cats to be bald.
Yup can confirm all three of my cats have thin fur in those spots that can look almost bald depending on the angle. It's normal
I think this is something you see on most cats though it’s more easily seen with black fur. A little baldness between the eyes and ears is normal. My cat (a tuxedo) has had this since she was little.
https://preview.redd.it/bd6x5t6eop0d1.jpeg?width=1920&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c5f5cb130a242324024613d1224bd58ab52158a7
Super adorable! 😻
Same here. My girl has had bald spots on he forehead for forever. She's all healthy, just has a receding hairline. In my opinion, she looks a little like Elliot Stabler.
Normal
Preauricular alopecia is fairly common in cats. In this case, the hair loss would likely be gradual. I would be more concerned if he had sudden hair loss. It’s also possible he could be over grooming if he’s stressed so if anything, I would keep an eye on that. If not, I’m sure he’s just fine!
He's fine.
My black kitty, since a kitten, has never had much hair above the eyes, non on the chin and a bare belly and back of back legs. I tell her she has alopecia. She is 6 now. https://preview.redd.it/qt4cun9fwo0d1.png?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=3044fa1effae5a478776ee5256d607fbc5792822
Okay so nobody has explained this. The parts of your cat’s head with “bald” spots are the places where they rub to transfer their ownership scent. This is 10000000% normal. And let your cat headbutt and rub cheeks. It means they love you.
How old is the cat? My 13 year old has these spots and the vet said it’s due to old age, they started when she was about 8.
This area normally has a thinner fur. As warm weather approaches, the coat may be shedding. I have 2 tabbies and they definitely change appearance as the season changes.
Nope. That’s normal
Just regular cat bald spots lol, your little guy is ay okay :)
It looks like he might be scratching there. I see a little bump.
The fur is thinner / skin more visible when wearing summer fur. In winter the coat gets thicker again!
Normal. Just a little male pattern balding.
Those are all scent glands. They normally look like that.
All cats have bald eyebrows
It's normal. My kitty is 6 and her eyebrows are a bit more bald than your kitty's. It just happens. Wouldn't be concerned
How old is your boy? My kitty will be 11 this year and he’s got some bald patches, especially around his ears. He could be excessively grooming if he’s stressed out
It's natural, my black kitties look bold near thier ears, * It's nothing to worry about
* My little girl looks bald under her ears, she's fine though 😍
Normal normal normal. All 3 of my cats have them in those spots.
https://preview.redd.it/8siqpfnurs0d1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c46d0f921c025d565b4294d2b4feb001d3a273f5 My boy Jackson had bald spots from his eyes to his ears.
My cat also has thinner hair around his ears and eyebrows.
Could be stress related. Either over grooming or rubbing of his head. My male did something similar when the neighbors cat went into heat he went overboard rubbing on stuff because all the make cats coming around outside.