My cat is licking her fur off and making her skin raw. What can I do?

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I have about a 5 year old calico cat. She has short, thick fur. She has cleaned herself raw(no fur) on her underside. She is constantly grooming, biting, chewing etc on her belly and hind legs. I cannot afford to take her to the vet right now. Do you have any suggestions on treatments I can give her from home? Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed

Angel Alvarado, LVT · Accepted Answer

Place an e-collar (cone) on Hallow to prevent further licking. This excessive grooming may be behavioral in nature. Try to engage her more using toys as distractions. A pheromone product such as Feliway spray or diffuser may decrease any anxiety that could be causing the licking. When possible, have her examined by your vet to diagnose and treat any medical cause.

My cat is licking her fur off and making her skin raw. What can I do?

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