for some reason, my cat constantly licks this area of bare skin on his back. He has chewed the fur off and is now licking himself so much it is raw and slightly bleeding. Nothing that i can tell is hurting him, because when you touch it he does not flinch. He doesn't have fleas. Is there anything that can be applied to his back to keep him from licking, such as pepper or ointment etc.?
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2007-03-03 12:19:39 · 8 answers · asked by xombiecats 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
My kitty did the same thing at the base of her tail (where it connects to her back/butt area). She chewed it bald!
I freaked out and the vet called it "nervous energy" "anxiety" "excessive worrying". I was asked if there were any changes in the household lately that may of upset her.
Once you rule out ALL physical ailments then concentrate on mental issues.
There is something on the market called" Apple bitters" or "Bitters" that will leave a yukky taste in their mouth upon licking it.
Call your local "Petco/Petsmart" for more specific info concerning the "bitter" ointment.
Like people some animals get "panic/anxiety attacks" there is not always a reason for the attacks either.
It is mind boggling to me when I see her do this to her pretty backside.
I do everything possible to keep her calm when I see her in her "chewing mode".
I will even isolate her in a quiet room till she is ok again.
2007-03-03 12:30:00 · answer #1 · answered by Spay-n-Neuter-Your-Pets 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best solution is to treat the underlying cause of this behavior rather than the behavior itself. There are many thing that could be causing this including fleas, allergy, or infection (including ringworm, which is transmissible to humans). You should bring your cat to a vet as soon as possible to get him checked out.
I forgot to mention, if you put a bad-tasting substance like pepper or bitter apple on the wound it will likely cause him a lot of pain and may increase the risk of infection. If it is indeed a nervous condition you should still see your vet about ointments or other remedies that will not irritate the wound.
2007-03-03 12:33:00 · answer #2 · answered by Sunshinekitty 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DO NOT apply anything on there that a doctor didnt recomend or prescribe you may put something (pepper???) on an open wound that will cause an infection or even worse...JUST ASK YOURSELF 'WOULD I PUT THIS ON MY WOUND'????.....
you will need an e-collar which is a plastic cone looking thing you put around the neck to keep them from licking it(ask your vet for one) he will need to get it fitted at the vet.....
apply some neosporin to the sore twice a day for at least a week taking it off of course so he can eat and drink water...then let him out of the collar after a week and if the sore re-occurs then you will need to take him to a vet because he may have ring worms or some kind of skin disease and may need to have some skin tests done.........
GOOD LUCK!!!!
2007-03-03 13:29:04 · answer #3 · answered by hunnyhunny 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I recommend talking to your vet about the possibility of a food allergy. My cat scratched & cleaned her ears and stomach excessively, until they were bald. In fact, I just thought she had a naked tummy because she hadn't grown hair on it for the years I'd had her. Turns out, this was all due to a food allergy. We swapped over to an allergen free food (Natural Balance Venison & Green Peas) and the scratching/cleaning stopped within about 2 weeks. It is now 2 1/2 months later & her hair is regrowing, even on her belly. She is SOOOOOO much happier. Maybe this is what's going on with your kitty, too. It is worth asking the vet.
2007-03-03 17:53:06 · answer #4 · answered by kimu-chan 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
One of those cone things that goes aorund animals heads after they've had operations to stop them lickinng the wound and dissolving the stitches... they look like lampshades! You can probably get them from a vets or something.
2007-03-03 12:30:15 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-04-26 03:21:15 · answer #6 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are things you can buy to keep them from chewing on themselves.
2007-03-03 13:28:05 · answer #7 · answered by Sun 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
omg! i feel soooo sorry for you, having to see that nasty raw kat meat! anyways put something on there that tastes real bad on there.
2007-03-03 12:30:00 · answer #8 · answered by BethakaKaylee 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋