Is It Normal for a Cat to Go Bald?

1 Overview

So, is it normal for a cat to go bald?

In fact many cats, especially short-haired ones, have sparser fur below the ears, like a bald spot.

This is a normal physical trait – do not worry, it is not ringworm.

A Little Cat Fact

One way cats tell friend from foe is by scent; they have glands on the paws, jaw and elsewhere that release scents.

By rubbing on the owner, a cat leaves its own scent, marking the owner as ‘one of us’.

This is a sign of affection; the stronger your scent, the more the cat loves you.

But rubbing often, with friction, can thin the forehead fur a bit.

The fur is rubbed away and the spot is not allowed much regrowth, because too much fur blocks scent release and hurts marking.

So when you see the head balding, do not panic. After ruling out skin disease, it is a normal physical trait.

And the balder, the more it loves you – it just rubs you more often.