My cat keeps licking her front right leg, and it has gotten to the point where she has licked it raw! my mom has tried everything and i love my kitty and i dont mean to say this but i think she has turned stupid......idk what wrong with her, its her entire leg and its starting to bleed and it looks nasty and we have tried EVERYTHING!!!! please help.
2006-12-11 02:41:22 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
Get your cat to the vet and get the area looked at. Due to open areas a bad infection could set in. Don't wait on this.
Cat's don't self mutilate. She's licking for a reason and maybe the vet can help find out why.
Also, look for hidden food allergies. I know of several dogs that nearly scratched themselves bald in places and allergies to the food they were eating was found to be the cause. Yes, they get allergies just like we do.
Have the vet check for infection. Usually cats and dogs will lick wounds. And have her looked at for worms also. Take a feces sample when you go. This will help the Dr. also.
2006-12-11 02:54:11 · answer #1 · answered by Voice 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Okay that is not self mutilation. Your mother should have taken your cat to the Vet once the cat acted like it was in any pain or was having an ongoing problem. I cant say what is wrong with the cats leg but its could be possible that she has an infection. Cats mouths are full of bacteria so her licking an open skin wound is not helping the situation. Please just take her to a vet she needs medical care, the longer you wait the more you risk kittys life. Best of luck
2006-12-11 02:48:05 · answer #2 · answered by Alicia Goins 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It sounds definitely like self mutilation. One of my cats was diagnosed with it and she did exactly the same, ripping out her fur and chewing on the leg. Another option is flees (cats chew often on flee bites) or an infection. But whatever it is - you will have to take her to the vet. Self mutilating behavior is treated with Prozac for cats. My cat did not receive any medication and recovered after a few weeks. The most important thing is to look into the reasons: Cats don't take changes in their environment well (moving house, new pets, new people). It has nothing to do with "turning stupid" - you are dealing with an intelligent and sensitive animal.
2006-12-11 03:15:43 · answer #3 · answered by Pixie 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I agree with whoever said it's possibly OCD. cats CAN be obsessive compulsive. they'll give her medication for it. it could also however be nerves. when cats are stressed they do stuff like this. my aunt's cat pulled almost all her hair out from stress. take her to the vet, if it's either of these things they;ll give her medication to calm her down.
it could also be allergies like others have mentioned, no matter what it is VERY important you take her to the vet. if it's allergies it will get worse and worse, if it's OCD or stress she could wind up hurting herself badly if you don't get her help.
2006-12-11 05:06:15 · answer #4 · answered by Kylie Anne 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
change to a no chicken/fish content food... Natural Balance venison and pea for poss food allrgy. Bathe w good flea shampoo and apply neosporin daily to leg, wrap w gauze to heal. once healed moisturize skin so not dry out til fur back. IMPRTNT get a clear cone to wear arnd neck prevnt further lick prob......she may have to wear this cone for long time, poss forever to stop issue. good luck!
2006-12-11 03:55:26 · answer #5 · answered by shirleyandgreg 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why don't you take it to the vet?? It could be a fungus or skin infection that you can't see or treat. Cats don't 'turn stupid' they just can't tell you what their problem is. A Vet CAN understand what the problem is most of the time.
2006-12-11 02:58:21 · answer #6 · answered by bobmacmac 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
She could have gotten into something, a chemical that burned her. It could be an allergy that can be easily rectified. Or she could be trying to scratch a bug but, they do itch for a while. If it is bleeding it needs to be seen.
2006-12-11 02:50:11 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go to the vets and maybe they can help your kitty? Best of luck with helping her though.
Amy xx
2006-12-11 02:46:21 · answer #8 · answered by heartshape_bullets 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like OCD. take her to the vet. They can give her anti- anxiety meds.
2006-12-11 02:49:31 · answer #9 · answered by Miss Mouse 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How can u say she turn stupid.....so cruel!!!!!Hu would wan to answer this type of question!!!
2006-12-11 02:45:03 · answer #10 · answered by bananaman 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋