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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) |
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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) |
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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) |
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"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 |
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"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 |
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