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my cat is losing hair

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Question
my cat is losing his hair and he is losing weight. He walks around with his tongue out. I have wormed him. What can it be?

Answer
I don't know why he would walk around with his tongue hanging out unless he was dehydrated.

I would take him in for a check up and have him given tapeworm medicine, not round worm medicine. He should also be checked for feline leukemia, which is easily picked up from other cats if he isn't kept inside all the time and isn't vaccinated for it.

There could be other reasons for his tongue sticking out but a vet needs to see him hands on to tell you what is wrong.