Cat Chewing Fur Off Legs

As their paws are closest to the ground we should consider if there is something on their paws which might be leading to the intense biting.

Cat chewing fur off legs. First step is to eliminate any physiological concerns. She is two years old and her stool did have her hair in it. A cat who is overgrooming might.

My cat is 11 years old and has just started chewing off her fur on her legs stomach and now her tail and back. Many cats will excessively chew or lick the hair off their legs when they have fleas or FAD. In short the cat is licking off all his or her hair.

For the people who have cats that eat the hair off their paws legs and underbelly. Karen Sueda DVM of the VCA West Los Angeles Animal Hospital. Late summer and fall are the worst for fleas.

Contrary to popular opinion licking off entire patches of fur isnt typically related to a behavioral problem in felines says board-certified veterinary behaviorist Dr. Your cats saliva contains a protease inhibitor that promotes skin healing. He no longer is pulling out his fur or chewing.

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. Sometimes it is the lower back itself that is bald. I looked at the skin in the spot where she licked the fur off and it seems fine.

Your cat would lick off its fur in this condition if its feeling pain or discomfort because of the following medical conditions. The most common illnesses that cause this problem are hyperthyroidism alopecia cancer heart disease or diabetes. Their stomach sides inner hind legs as well as their legs.