My kitty is doing this, and I don't know if it is a psychological reason or if she's just doing it because or if she is sick. Is it one of these or is it another reason?
2007-02-21 06:05:59 · 15 answers · asked by iluvpink1456 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
Sounds like fleas or a skin allergy. Animals can be allergic to similar things as humans like dust and pollen. Your cat could have developed a food allergy. I would start with using a monthly flea and tick treatment if you don't already use one. I recommend Frontline Plus. If she's already on a monthly topical talk to your vet about the possibility of allergies. Allergies in animal unfortunately only get worse with age. Make sure you speak with your veterinarian before starting any kind of treatment. Hope this helps.
2007-02-21 06:12:12 · answer #1 · answered by dolfingrrl928 3 · 5⤊ 0⤋
If she is just pulling AT the fur, it could be fleas or allergies. Check her fur and skin for flea dirt. Make sure she is getting her flea medication. If she is pulling it OUT, if could be neurological. Take her to a vet and get her diagnosed.
2007-02-21 06:21:35 · answer #2 · answered by dark_reaction 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its the equivalent of you taking a shower or brushing your hair. Cats don't have fingers so they can't pick at stuff caught in their hair like you and me. They rely on their mouth, thats partly why their tongues are so rough like sand paper. Its good for gripping things like dirt or clumps of hair. If you brush your cat more often it won't do this as much.
2007-02-21 06:08:50 · answer #3 · answered by Dase 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the tummy is amazingly delicate and he or she could be over inspired. If/while she starts twitching her tail, give up petting her. i think of she is attempting to give up you from petting her, yet she she nevertheless needs you shut. I actually have a male cat who bites me while he hasn't gotten sufficient lap time. that's as though he's telling me to stay positioned so as that he can proceed to exist my lap. further: What yet another poster stated is genuine. The cat would not know that's hurting you. while they chew and carry onto one yet another that way, their skin bunches up and it basically would not experience an analogous. by way of fact of this a momma cat can %. up a kit by utilising the scruff of the neck without hurting it. Your cat is definitely attempting to earnings administration of the area while it bites and holds directly to you!
2016-09-29 10:30:03 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your kitty could have fleas and be allergic to the flea bites. I recommend you take your kitty to the vet as soon as possible.
2007-02-21 06:08:13 · answer #5 · answered by Darlin1_66 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually, Fleas.
2007-02-21 06:08:42 · answer #6 · answered by boonietech 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
She may have fleas but some other cats are just like that.
2007-02-21 06:54:36 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you really look at her, you'll see she's either scratching herself with her teeth, trying to get a flea, or untangle a knot in her fur. Cats are silly and do silly things. She's OK, now go give her a treat!
2007-02-21 06:08:54 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
They might have allergies or dry skin. My sister's cat was doing that, so the vet has him taking pills until he feels better. It might be really irritating to your cat, so you might want to take it to the doctor.
2007-02-21 06:08:37 · answer #9 · answered by Mrs. T 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
she may have fleas, or might be dry skin, or another skin disorder, you should take her to the vet.
2007-02-21 06:08:29 · answer #10 · answered by reshadow31 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋