"-L." wrote

The vet thinks she has what he calls a "licky granuloma".

I am pretty sure she said "linear granuloma."

Lick granuloma is a different thing. It's caused from licking a spot
repeatedly - not the same as "linear granuloma" which is bacially a
manifestation of eosinophilic granuloma on the body. You see lick
granulomas in animals that have separation anxiety, are senile, or
those who lick out of boredom.

Thanks, Lyn. I had no idea.

To the OP: never mind.

Seriously, if this is what Lyn describes above, it seems there might be
more of a psychological component to it. Do you think your kitty might
be bored?