My kitten...She is 8 months old and she has a chewing problem. She constintly chews on her tail. She has scabs on her tail from it.. I try to keep her occupied with other things hoping she'll just chew on those but she only chews on her tail. I need to get her to stop! Please help! Anything will help! Thanx!
2007-01-03 15:23:32 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
Hi there...This could the result of of Feline Miliary Dermatitis.
http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?cls=1&cat=1332&articleid=150 The lesions of feline miliary dermatitis are multiple small, crusty bumps with redness underneath. The lesions are sometimes limited to small areas of the body like the base of the tail (where the tail meets the body) or the head.
In the meantime, consider using a pet safe product called Grannick's Bitter Apple® found worldwide at most pet stores http://www.grannicks.com to sour the taste of her tail. It has a citrusy taste that most animals dislike, yet it won't hurt her if she licks it. If this doesn't work, consider asking your vet about other possible contributing disorders which causes the obsessive compulsive behaviour. Some cats will benefit from antidepressant therapy which is used for cats with obsessive compulsive disorders (OCD).
Feline OCD and treatments:
http://www.petalia.com.au/Templates/StoryTemplate_Process.cfm?specie=Cats&story_no=1547
http://www.petplace.com/cats/feline-hyperesthesia/page1.aspx
2007-01-03 15:25:46 · answer #1 · answered by ♪ Seattle ♫ 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
My answer to this is it may be fleas in this particular area.
Try Frontline for ticks and fleas. A drop you give your kitten on the neck between her shoulder blades and last for about 18 days or more. Just try it for one portion because it's pretty expensive, but the best. If it doesn't work then try the suggestions that have been mostly commented here especially by Seattle.
If not take her to the vets.
2007-01-03 15:51:42 · answer #2 · answered by Hedicat 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My kitten did the comparable element for an prolonged time. one element you relatively gotta ensure you do not do it motivate him. do not permit him play without postpone jointly with your palms, continuously use a toy or yet another merchandise. truly you need to use something it truly is secure because of the fact kittens are so playful. have no concern, he will advance out of it. My kitten is approximately 6 months previous and he's merely now commencing to advance out of that section and easily cuddling with me.
2016-10-19 10:48:09 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you tried Bitter Apple Spray? You can get at the pet shops!
2007-01-03 15:25:38 · answer #4 · answered by Lil Lady 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
is she chewing her tail or sucking on it some times they do this if they are taken to young from there mother. she also could have mange, or possibly a gland plugged in her tail please call you vet
2007-01-03 15:32:21 · answer #5 · answered by gunter_thehunter 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Put on an Elizabethan collar.
2007-01-03 15:35:15 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This could be a sign of fleas. i know you may not se them but the cat may be allergic to flea dust.
2007-01-03 15:32:37 · answer #7 · answered by debra s 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its no big deal. It doesn't harm her to chew her own tail.
2007-01-03 15:47:27 · answer #8 · answered by Barlow 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Put tobasco sauce on her tail.
2007-01-03 15:25:19 · answer #9 · answered by Katie T 2 · 0⤊ 4⤋