Compulsive licking

If anyone has had a cat with a compulsive licking problem (where the kitty
licks raw places on their legs and other places), please let me know if your
vet was able to determine the cause, and how it was treated.

I will be taking her to the vet again but I'm curious what others'
experiences have been.

Thanks so much,
Dave (and Sadie the compulsive licker)

Dave,

Two of my cats love, I mean *love* to lick plastic (plastic bags, wrappers,
anything). I have asked the vet about it and she says it's probably just
that they like the way it feels on their tongue. Sometimes licking can
indicate a mineral deficiency. If your cat is compulsively licking herself
(more than just the usual grooming), or there are "raw places" on her then
she needs to see a vet - could be an allergy or infection.

Meghan


"Dave" wrote in message
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If anyone has had a cat with a compulsive licking problem (where the kitty
licks raw places on their legs and other places), please let me know if
your
vet was able to determine the cause, and how it was treated.

I will be taking her to the vet again but I'm curious what others'
experiences have been.

Thanks so much,
Dave (and Sadie the compulsive licker)

Dave,

Two of my cats love, I mean *love* to lick plastic (plastic bags, wrappers,
anything). I have asked the vet about it and she says it's probably just
that they like the way it feels on their tongue. Sometimes licking can
indicate a mineral deficiency. If your cat is compulsively licking herself
(more than just the usual grooming), or there are "raw places" on her then
she needs to see a vet - could be an allergy or infection.

Meghan


"Dave" wrote in message
. ..
If anyone has had a cat with a compulsive licking problem (where the kitty
licks raw places on their legs and other places), please let me know if
your
vet was able to determine the cause, and how it was treated.

I will be taking her to the vet again but I'm curious what others'
experiences have been.

Thanks so much,
Dave (and Sadie the compulsive licker)

"Dave" wrote in message
. ..
If anyone has had a cat with a compulsive licking problem (where the
kitty
licks raw places on their legs and other places), please let me know
if your
vet was able to determine the cause, and how it was treated.

I will be taking her to the vet again but I'm curious what others'
experiences have been.

Thanks so much,
Dave (and Sadie the compulsive licker)

Hi Dave ,
Poor thing that must be sore !
My cat licked a bald patch on her tummy becuase she is flea allergic
and also because of the pain from cystitis. I've also put her on a
diet that doesn't have additives. Some cat foods you can buy are also
wheat free.

http://www.marvistavet.com/html/body...allergies.html

http://www.marvistavet.com/html/body...allergies.html

http://www.marvistavet.com/html/body...granuloma.html

Sometimes licking starts due to itchyness but becomes a compulsive
habit so even if the cause is dealt with the cat carries on licking.
Cats also over-groom to relieve stress caused by boredom or
frustration .
Alison

"Dave" wrote in message
. ..
If anyone has had a cat with a compulsive licking problem (where the
kitty
licks raw places on their legs and other places), please let me know
if your
vet was able to determine the cause, and how it was treated.

I will be taking her to the vet again but I'm curious what others'
experiences have been.

Thanks so much,
Dave (and Sadie the compulsive licker)

Hi Dave ,
Poor thing that must be sore !
My cat licked a bald patch on her tummy becuase she is flea allergic
and also because of the pain from cystitis. I've also put her on a
diet that doesn't have additives. Some cat foods you can buy are also
wheat free.

http://www.marvistavet.com/html/body...allergies.html

http://www.marvistavet.com/html/body...allergies.html

http://www.marvistavet.com/html/body...granuloma.html

Sometimes licking starts due to itchyness but becomes a compulsive
habit so even if the cause is dealt with the cat carries on licking.
Cats also over-groom to relieve stress caused by boredom or
frustration .
Alison