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This happens to my cat when she gets fleas from the dog. Apparently she is very sensitive, or even allergic, to fleas. She loses hair on her legs and belly and starts to act very twitchy and paranoid. I would check her for "flea dirt" and see what you find.
Definitely sounds like an allergy. It could be to fleas or her food. My cat went through the exact same thing. I switched his food and give him flea medicine and he's much better.
I have three cats; two are older than yours. We've never had this kind of problem with any of them. I suggest you give the vet's office a call. They can check for medical problems, and hopefully recommend treatment. Best of luck - hope your kitty feels better soon!
Sherry: I've told others about a product called nzymes found at nzymes.com. It sounds like allergies and allergies are really bad this year. She could be pulling her fur out and that's why you see blood at times. I tried allergy shots with our dog and he got so much worse that I had to stop them.
I too have an older cat who licks excessively. My girl is 8-9 and was fine up north. I moved to Florida and she will not stop pruning herself. I administer chlorpheniramine orally to her which helps at times. Going to start administering an oatmeal bath to see if that assists with any skin improvements.
I have been a vet tech for almost 10 years. Steroid injection help but do not last long enough and I don't care to keep doing that to her. At my witts end with it though. I yell at her when I see or hear her going at it, and I keep a spray bottle around.
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I have a cat who is 6 years old. Right now she is losing her hair on her back legs and down her spine too. What can I do to help her, besides going to a vet?
I have seen so many questions on here about cats losing hair or balding on their thighs and inside of their legs. Has anyone come up with a reason why this happens?
My cat is loosing hair on her back legs. Any ideas on what to do?
My cat is losing his hair on the side of his leg, any ideas?