My cat only loses the hair on his back closest to his tail, and he rubs on anything; he is itchy. This only happens in winter. Come spring he stops itching and his hair grows back. But it's really bothersome to him. If I touch that area he squalls like he's in pain. What can I do to make the winter months more tolerable for him?
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Coconut oil on the spot will stop the itching.
Have your cat checked out, he could have allergies or a allergic reaction to something. A Vet can tell you!
Dry air inside a home can be part of the problem. You could try using a humidifier during the winter to keep some moisture in the air.
Ask the vet before giving the kitty any thing "homeopathic" or "natural" either by mouth or topical. What can be safe for one creature can kill another one so before trying anything, ask the vet what will help!
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I see durning the winter you use woodbruners in your home. The cat could be alleric to the wood you are using in the woodburners. This could be causing the problems with the cat because this is in the air of your home and it is bothering the cat.
Hopefully, adding moisture to the air will help with his problem (and it may also be good for you).
To give your cat some relief and help the fur to return, you can try using a little Epsom Salts in warm water. Dissolve a small amount of Epsom Salts in warm water and dip a clean folded white cloth in the solution and lay it on his infected area. Try to keep his attention and let it rest on his back for several minutes.
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