why would a cat pull its fur out
Compulsive hair-pulling is called psychogenic alopecia, which essentially means your cat is yanking out his hair by the mouthful because something is bothering him psychologically. This could include life changes such as moving to new quarters or gaining a new family member or pet, or other changes in his routine.reatment. Don't assume your kitty has a mental problem just because you see bald patches. Visit your vet and have her run tests to rule out other, easily corrected medical issues. If nothing medical is causing your kitty's urge to yank, try to identify when the problem started to narrow down the origin of his stress.