My cat has been licking her back legs like crazy lately and her fur is noticably thinner and shorter around her back legs now. She doesn't have fleas. Coud this just be dry skin and if so do you think adding a little vegetable oil to her food will help. She terrified of the vet and I hate to put her through a visit if I don't have to. Thanks!
2006-12-29 08:02:07 · 3 answers · asked by creaturewings 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
If it is around her tail and back legs it could be her anal glands are full and need to be expressed. Dogs usually scoot their rear end when theirs are full, while cats tend to overgroom themselves on their back legs and tail. It is a simple but gross procedure and if you want to try it let me know and I can explain it. It could be something else though so if you try the anal glands and that doesnt help I would ask a vet. good luck
2006-12-29 08:24:55 · answer #1 · answered by Ryne's proud mommy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could look in your Yellow Pages for a mobile vet to minimize the amount of trauma to your cat. A responsible pet owner should get their pet regular exams and vaccinations. It sounds like allergies to me. I have had two cats lick themselves bald because of them. Low doses of steroids can help. If you are worried about hairballs then something like Laxatone would be better than vegetable oil. PLEASE, get your cat to the vet! Imagine how much discomfort you would have to be in in order to lick yourself bald!
2006-12-29 08:09:22 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ask a vet, but my dog had the same problem...i purchased a spray at Pet Smart, it is a hydracortazone spray....(hi-dra-cort-a-zone)(i don't know if that is the correct spelling sorry) the spray soothes the skin and stops the scratching. my dog has allergies, and dry flaky skin, and it works wonderful. i would go to Pet Smart and ask them to help you. the spray works great, and the cat will be sooooooo happy!.....good luck!!
2006-12-29 08:15:12 · answer #3 · answered by beaglemommers 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋