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my son's says his 15 year old cat's fur

Sent to Cat Experts April 05, 2006 9:08 p.m.

my son's says his 15 year old cat's fur feels very damp, and she has a bald spot in the back of her head..this just occurred in the past week...do you know what is a sympton of.

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April 05, 2006 9:31 p.m. (22 minutes and 27 seconds later)

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Was the cat ever outdoors?
How big is the bald spot?
is she eating?
is the fur damp all over or just in spots?

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Sent April 05, 2006 9:34 p.m. (3 minutes and 27 seconds later)

The size of the bald spot is as big as a 1/2 dollar..she is damp all over...her appetite is fine and she is an indoor cat.

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April 05, 2006 9:59 p.m. (24 minutes and 26 seconds later)

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This can be a symptom of kidney failure. The urea in her system can be escaping through her pores.
It is also possible she is constantly licking her self as a result of pain or even dental diesease. A hormone imbalance is another possibility.
Tell your son it is imperative that he have her seen by a veterinarian ASAP.
The bald spot can be ringworm as that can spring up from the dampness.
He should definitely take her in first thing tomorrow morning.
please let me know how she is.
If you have any more questions or want to discuss this more, please let me know. I will be more than happy to help in any way possible.

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