Cat Losing Its Fur

[Scylax]

My 7 year-old cat is losing fur +++. She has a long-standing skin disorder too. Soon her hindquarters will be bald.
Vet thinks it is a flea allergy, but no fleas ever seen and she is an indoor cat with few contacts. Loss of weight is a problem too, though her appetite is very good and she seems lively enough. Four visits to a vet have all been in vain. What more can I do? Any suggestions, please?

[mccfluff]

has she been tested for thyroid problems?

[roopower]

One of our cats has a nearly bald tummy and back legs due to overlooking. He has steroid injections which help up to a point

[roopower]

Should be *overlicking, tablet corrected !

[wolf63]

Has the Vet totally ruled out her skin disorder as being the cause of her going bald?

as roopower says baldness can be caused by constant licking - maybe stress induced.

Try looking through this list of skin problems http://icatcare.org/advice/cat-health/z-conditions-and-treatments#S

As mccfluff says a thyroid problem can cause changes in the fur (and they become more vocal and annoying).

[Scylax]

Thank you all for your interest and suggestions.
Will try one more anti-flea treatment, just in case, but poor cat hasn't
responded to these in the past. Maybe a second opinion (different vet) is required?
As a 'rescue cat' she was originally under stress, but since rehoming she has been lovingly cared for in an impeccable environment. We shall persevere at all costs.
To paraphrase Kipling: 'Why give your heart for a cat to tear?'

[ruthann58]

i would ask for her thyroid to be tested