my very nervous kitty is getting a bald tummy and her hair in getting thin on her back legs(from her constantly licking it off)
what is this caused from? and how do I help her?
2006-09-05 01:15:25 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
she's very loving and she seems very happy(retardedly so) I play with all of my three cats alot because I'm at home all of the time, her sister and the other male cat are fine... we already have an appointment for the vet.
2006-09-05 01:35:07 · update #1
First of all, take her to the vet for an exam. Could be allergies, a skin condition, or parasites. Some animals overgroom due to stress or boredom. Giving your kitty some new some toys or a climbing post may alleviate boredom. If she's stressed, believe it or not there's Kitty Prozac available. A visit to your vet is the first step in trying to solve the problem.
2006-09-05 01:21:44 · answer #1 · answered by Doe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be fleas, could be a skin problem, could be she is upset and stressed.
When we first adopted our kitty from the shelter, she would lick her fur right off. We took her to the vet and nothing.....no dermatitis, no ringworm, no flea.
After she got used to us, and began to relax, she stopped licking and now has beautiful fur.
Take her to the vet & have her checked out. Remember cats DO NOT like change - at all, so look at what has been going on the last little while. Is someone in your home mistreating her - even if they are being just a little mean.
I hope your kitty gets her hair back!!!
Vicki
2006-09-05 08:23:56 · answer #2 · answered by Miss Vicki 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you sure she is not getting bald because of funghi and this is why she is licking herself? (itching?). Have a vet see her, a few days ago a cat was licking its tummy because she was constipated. I have never had this problem, so i have no more ideas, but if it turns out she has no medical problem, try playing with her more and petting her, she might need that.
2006-09-05 08:18:54 · answer #3 · answered by cpinatsi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't worry too much, its probably a skin infection, allergy or flea infestation, all of which can be treated. Your vet will probably do an allergy test and check for parasites etc. Have you changed cat food lately? any other environmental changes?
For further information read the article below
2006-09-05 09:08:27 · answer #4 · answered by David A 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you get to the vet you might find out your cat has an allergic dermatitis that makes her itch. That happened with my cat and through treatment the itching went away and she looks luxuriously furred all over now.
2006-09-05 09:50:36 · answer #5 · answered by a_delphic_oracle 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some cats can develop a nervous disorder that causes them to pull their hair out, or it could be fleas you don't see. Here's more info:
http://www.vetinfo.com/cathair.html#Cat%20pulling%20out%20fur
Good Luck!
2006-09-05 08:23:25 · answer #6 · answered by thatgirl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if its not fleas it could be mite under the skin ,or her shamphoo ,i hope you arnt using shake and vac on ur carpets as this can irritate their skin ,what what house hold products you are using ,but still my quess is a mite under the skin as you wont see it as a rule id take her to the vet and get her looked as as she is very distessed bless her.
2006-09-05 08:19:28 · answer #7 · answered by whitecloud 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yea its either fleas or mites when its summer time thats when cats have the most problems with fleas and mites just buy some flea and mites/tick shampoo for cats and soon she will be feeling better
2006-09-05 10:42:33 · answer #8 · answered by amandacupcake 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe a lice bite your cat... try to buy an anti-lice.... Maybe my ideas will help u...
:-) Hope it work...hahaha
2006-09-05 08:21:29 · answer #9 · answered by eifeilee_best1108 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have her checked for feline leukemia.
2006-09-05 09:07:22 · answer #10 · answered by jfswiccanone 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋