It may be normal for cats to have symmetrical baldness on both sides of their eyebrows. The owner can observe this area. If there is no abnormality in the skin (redness, alopecia areata, scratches, dander, scabs, etc.), this symmetrical baldness is completely normal and may occur in cats of all ages and genders, and has no impact on the cat's daily life and physical health. However, if you have skin abnormalities, you need to take the cat to the pet hospital for treatment and have a skin test.

1. Why are cats bald on both sides of their eyebrows? The thinning hair above the cat's eyebrows (the temple area) is called "pre-ear hair removal". This is the location of the cat's odor glands, called the perioral gland/temporal glands. Sparse hair can help release odor and mark information. The owner can also observe that cats often rub the head to touch the shoveling owner to mark their own scent. People usually can't smell it, but other cats can smell it. In addition, some cats may become thinner after aging, so the owner does not have to worry too much.

2. How to judge that a cat's hair loss is a healthy state

If the cat has obvious hair loss, alopecia areata, abnormal color, scratching, dander, etc., it may be caused by a skin disease, so go to the hospital for examination and treatment. The most common one is cat moss, which has round moss spots, accompanied by symptoms such as hair loss, dander, scab, etc. The owner can buy a Wood's lamp to shine on the area in the dark. If there is a fluorescence reaction, cat moss may be there. Antibiotics can be used to prevent secondary infection. Owners should also pay attention to disinfecting the cat's living environment to prevent the persistence of fungi and bacteria and prevent infection from being transmitted to people.