If your cat has been excessively grooming herself, the first step to treat it is to figure out why she is doing it. Your vet should be able to help you find the root of the problem, but here are some possible reasons your cat has been overgrooming:
- Her skin may be suffering from an allergy or an infection. If her overgrooming habits tend to be targeted at the base of her tail, it may be a flea allergy. If there is scabbing or hair loss on the neck and ear area, she might have ear mites. If she has been chewing her paw pads, it may be a pollen allergy.
- Your cat may be feeling uncomfortable or something is causing her pain, especially if she is too focused on one part of her body. An example is overgrooming a specific spot on her back might be a sign of disc disease and overgrooming on the genitals might be a sign of UTI.
If you have concerns about your pet’s behavior, make an appointment with veterinarians East Gwillimbury.
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