My cat is over-licking his tail, now it's reddish-brown. What to do?

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Hello there! My cat is constantly licking the end of his tail and it has turned a reddish-brown color. He is always trying to catch his tail and then once he does he over licks the end of it. Is there anything I can do or should do? Anything to worry about? Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Longhair | Male | neutered | 1 year and 3 months old | 8 lbs

Megan, DVM, CVA · Accepted Answer

You can try to give him 3/4 teaspoon of children's Benadryl twice a day to see if this helps. If it doesn't help I would have your vet look at that portion of his tail to make sure there is no bacterial infection, fungal infection or mites that could cause excessive itching. I hope this helps!

My cat is over-licking his tail, now it's reddish-brown. What to do?

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