Why is my cat going bald on her back and belly from over-grooming?

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My 9 year 4 month old semi feral spayed female cat, has over the past month and a half started going bald along her back from her tail, also on her belly and up towards her chest and on both back legs on the inside and joints. She is eating properly and drinking fine, her stools are fine, she is wormed and de-flea'd. She however is washing herself constantly and seems to be chewing herself at the same time, she is not red in the areas, but is has scurf on her back where the bald patch is. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 9 years and 3 months old

Lauren Kennedy, DVM · Accepted Answer

My first thought on seeing these pictures would be that Chicory has a flea allergy. However if she is on a very good flea control like you mentioned it could be an allergy to something else (like trees, grasses, pollens, dust or even her food). She is losing so much hair because she is over-grooming herself, probably because she is so itchy. The best approach to treating a cat with an allergy is to help stop the itch. This can usually be accomplished with a medication like a steroid or Atopica. Sometimes you will have to change the cat's diet as well. I would recommend taking Chicory in to see her vet so you can discuss all these options and decide what the best treatment option is for her. Good luck, I hope she gets to feeling better soon!

Why is my cat going bald on her back and belly from over-grooming?

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