So like the title says...my cat licks her fur off. Mainly on her paws but also on her belly and for awhile the end of her tail was bald because she pulled out her fur with her teeth. Her paws are pink and bald in spots. What makes her do this?? I've never know any other cats who do this. She licks herself all the time. Like literally. Unless she is asleep she is always licking her fur. What gives? In every other respect she is normal. Well she also eats grass and throws up every day... Any explanation?? I was gonna post a pic but she ran off.
If she goes outside, maybe she caught something. Can cats get poison ivy rash? This just popped into my head. I have 3 cats of my own. Apparently not http://vetmedicine.about.com/od/toxicology/f/Do-Dogs-And-Cats-Get-Poison-Ivy.htm Maybe flea bites or some kind of change in its enviorment.
Can you we a pic of this? Maybe a video lol. This sounds crazy Edit. Does she make noises like that shit hurts?
That's no good. I had a cat that licked it fur off on a spot on it's side that turned into a sore because she had a growth. That might not be the case here but that's still a neurotic cat. I wouldn't worry about the grass though, it's only natural. There's essential vitamins but they can't digest it all.
Her is a pic of her paw. She never makes any noises like she is in pain or discomfort and she has no problem with her paws being touched. I will post a video if I remember. It's fucking annoying because she always hops on my bed and wants to cuddle but before she sleeps she has to lick and lick and lick. It gets annoying. Edit: Pic didn't come out too good but the top and side of her paw is bald and pink. Her biting off her tail fur was way weirder but she stopped awhile ago... For about a year an inch(ish) of her tail had no hair at all. She is 8 years old and has been doing this for about 3-4 years I'd say.
Your cats eyes look like human eyes to me. She looks awesome Edit. Fuck I forgot to look at her paw. That's weird. I'm going to agree with whoever said maybe she got something outside. No clue if cats can get shit like that though
Yeah it's a mystery! She seems healthy...she eats regularly, has a healthy coat besides her paws and belly, she's playful and affectionate...I just don't get it. And yeah, I think she's super pretty. Part of the reason I got her is because she has green eyes like me
Read the comments in this link its like a freakin mystery. Cat licking her hair off - allergies or stress? - Cats - MedHelp
birds pick at their feathers for various reasons, usually it's stress. i don't know if cats and birds could be related. i've just only had experience with dogs and feathered cuddly animals. could your cat be stressed? hahah.
My cat used to overlick her belly. Sometimes cats just develop weird behavioral problems, just like we do. From what I've read, it's generally caused by the kitten being weaned at too early an age. The licking initially isnt too excessive, however the discomfort of being raw will cause licking. It's definitely not mange, not with those big beautiful eyes!
she's a naked mole rat trapped in a cats body. it must be difficult for her to live such a lie. if I were you I would just shave her, it's the least you could do to help.
You should try buying some aloe wipes and wipe down where she licks, I have a dog that does the same thing to his paws and he got sores and irritations from it. The vet recommended the wipes and that helped a lot he actually barely does it anymore.