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constant licking
I know a cat that constantly licks himself; making himself bare skin in
areas and now getting a little raw. He's had medical tests and nothing shows up. At one time he was put on a medicine that made him sluggish and almost inactive( plus a weight gain). His family really don't want to go that route again. Any ideas or experiences that have worked for you. |
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any chance he is bored? or possibly over stimulated.
What kind of medical tests were run? does the cat go outside? How old is the cat? Did the vet suggest food allergies and a possible change of food? What meds was he put on, did it stop the licking? "Jane Ladd" wrote in message ... I know a cat that constantly licks himself; making himself bare skin in areas and now getting a little raw. He's had medical tests and nothing shows up. At one time he was put on a medicine that made him sluggish and almost inactive( plus a weight gain). His family really don't want to go that route again. Any ideas or experiences that have worked for you. |
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any chance he is bored? or possibly over stimulated.
What kind of medical tests were run? does the cat go outside? How old is the cat? Did the vet suggest food allergies and a possible change of food? What meds was he put on, did it stop the licking? "Jane Ladd" wrote in message ... I know a cat that constantly licks himself; making himself bare skin in areas and now getting a little raw. He's had medical tests and nothing shows up. At one time he was put on a medicine that made him sluggish and almost inactive( plus a weight gain). His family really don't want to go that route again. Any ideas or experiences that have worked for you. |
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any chance he is bored? or possibly over stimulated.
What kind of medical tests were run? does the cat go outside? How old is the cat? Did the vet suggest food allergies and a possible change of food? What meds was he put on, did it stop the licking? "Jane Ladd" wrote in message ... I know a cat that constantly licks himself; making himself bare skin in areas and now getting a little raw. He's had medical tests and nothing shows up. At one time he was put on a medicine that made him sluggish and almost inactive( plus a weight gain). His family really don't want to go that route again. Any ideas or experiences that have worked for you. |
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I know a cat that constantly licks himself; making himself bare skin in
areas and now getting a little raw. He's had medical tests and nothing shows up. At one time he was put on a medicine that made him sluggish and almost inactive( plus a weight gain). His family really don't want to go that route again. He's stressed. Mine does that when a new cat comes in. That's why I quit fostering. He chewed his inside front leg raw when our last stray showed up, but as she integrated into the household, he quit. Is something different at your house? Sherry |
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I know a cat that constantly licks himself; making himself bare skin in
areas and now getting a little raw. He's had medical tests and nothing shows up. At one time he was put on a medicine that made him sluggish and almost inactive( plus a weight gain). His family really don't want to go that route again. He's stressed. Mine does that when a new cat comes in. That's why I quit fostering. He chewed his inside front leg raw when our last stray showed up, but as she integrated into the household, he quit. Is something different at your house? Sherry |
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I know a cat that constantly licks himself; making himself bare skin in
areas and now getting a little raw. He's had medical tests and nothing shows up. At one time he was put on a medicine that made him sluggish and almost inactive( plus a weight gain). His family really don't want to go that route again. He's stressed. Mine does that when a new cat comes in. That's why I quit fostering. He chewed his inside front leg raw when our last stray showed up, but as she integrated into the household, he quit. Is something different at your house? Sherry |
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My first thought is a food allergy. Try putting him on a
hypoallergenic diet (can get them through your vet) and see if that helps. -- M9 "Jane Ladd" wrote in message ... I know a cat that constantly licks himself; making himself bare skin in areas and now getting a little raw. He's had medical tests and nothing shows up. At one time he was put on a medicine that made him sluggish and almost inactive( plus a weight gain). His family really don't want to go that route again. Any ideas or experiences that have worked for you. |
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My first thought is a food allergy. Try putting him on a
hypoallergenic diet (can get them through your vet) and see if that helps. -- M9 "Jane Ladd" wrote in message ... I know a cat that constantly licks himself; making himself bare skin in areas and now getting a little raw. He's had medical tests and nothing shows up. At one time he was put on a medicine that made him sluggish and almost inactive( plus a weight gain). His family really don't want to go that route again. Any ideas or experiences that have worked for you. |
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My first thought is a food allergy. Try putting him on a
hypoallergenic diet (can get them through your vet) and see if that helps. -- M9 "Jane Ladd" wrote in message ... I know a cat that constantly licks himself; making himself bare skin in areas and now getting a little raw. He's had medical tests and nothing shows up. At one time he was put on a medicine that made him sluggish and almost inactive( plus a weight gain). His family really don't want to go that route again. Any ideas or experiences that have worked for you. |
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