cat problem....?

Question

i got a cat that like to groom itself but the problem is, it groom too much and now it have fur lost problem. it fur look thinier day after day and it also got stomach ache problem (i dunno what cause it) please help me......

Answer 1

Sounds like the cat is feeling itchy. That can be a food allergy. The stomach ache is also suspicious as her food is not seeming to agree with her.

Find a food with a single protein source. CA Natural is just chicken and rice. Natural Balance has a venison and pea, and a duck with rice I think. Most commercial cat foods are 2/3 corn, a recognized allergen in cats and dogs.

Introduce any new food VERY slowly, gradually increasing the proportion of new to old food over a period of three weeks. See if this helps the cat. Spend the money on a better food and save the cost of a vet trip.

Answer 2

If the cat is an indoor cat strictly, than it may have a skin irritation. If it's an outdoor cat then it's just cleaning the outdoor scents. The stomach problem is probably from all the fur it is licking off. Try adding a little mineral oil to the food to help it pass the fur.

Answer 3

Some cats have a medical cause for over-grooming. It can be behavioral, skin allergies, thyroid disorder, etc. I would recommend having your vet check out your cat. Make sure to use flea protection like Advantage or Frontline monthly. Give your cat lots of things to do, like a cat tree, a scratching post, catnip, toys, etc. Brush your cat frequently and check for fleas and skin problems. Give an oral hairball remedy like Laxatone or Petromalt to help dissolve the hairballs and help them pass in the stool.

Answer 4

it might have hairballs in stomach. there are products for that; a gel like substance in a tube that they can lick to get rid of hairballs. thats what might be causing stomach aches. Also, if it is grooming too much, you might need to help by brushing its fur every so often with a cat comb to release alot of the loose hair.

Answer 5

Some cats actually develop an Obsessive compulsive-like disorder and lick their fur off, but it's most likely a physical ailment or parasite bugging your kitty. I would recommend getting kitty to the vet for a checkup...there are a lot of things that cause them to itch.

Answer 6

Your cat could have allergies or it could be obsessed with grooming itself to where it has a psychological problem, both of which, can be corrected through proper medications. Make an appointment with your vet to find out more.


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Answer 7

Take him to the vet. Excessive licking can be caused by anything from food allergies to parasites to neurological issues.

Don't do anything to attempt discouraging him from ever grooming himself again as was previously posted. It has a low chance of actually working and will just cause added stress for you both.

Answer 8

Kitty has a major hairball, get him some food with a hairball formula in it. Take him to the vet and find out why he is grooming like that. I believe there is a treatment for that

Answer 9

COnsult your vet, because this sounds like it may have a rash. It's grooming itself to relieve itself from pain or irretation.

They may provide a cream for the cat.

Goodluck!

Answer 10

I know there is a spray you can put on animals that has a very distinct, disgusting taste that makes them not want to bit or lick themselves or wounds. I've heard it's really good.

Or, you can always go get one of those cones and put it around it's head until he gets used to not grooming itself.